By NiaTheAuthor During Black History Month, Nia Obotette, also known as NiaTheAuthor, visited several London classrooms, sharing her books and inspiring students. For many, it was the first time they had seen a Black female triathlete both in person and illustrated on the cover of a book. Students eagerly asked questions, excited to learn about […]
Milwaukee renters face higher lead poisoning risks as city struggles to hold landlords accountable
‘We have to do something,’ a Milwaukee Health Department official says as the city rolls out a new approach to removing lead from older rentals. by Farrah Anderson Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified […]
Local Black Author Fights for Diversity at the Wauwatosa Public Library
By Karen Stokes Dr. Shon Lewis has written over 21 faith-based books for adults and children. Her question is, why isn’t Wauwatosa Public Library (WPL) accepting her children’s book. Lewis, a Doctor of Divinity Theology College Professor, Crisis and Trauma Professional Life Coach states that the WPL discriminates against African American Children’s books and literature. […]
Black History Month: A Bookstore for Milwaukee, Ashley Valentine Gets Ready to Launch Rooted MKE
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Bedtime at the Valentine household means story time. Almost every night, Ashley Valentine and her husband read to their son from a children’s graphic novel series known as Akissi. The series, written by Marguerite Abouet and Mathieu Sapin, takes place on the Ivory Coast and depicts the misadventures of Akissi, a young […]
Milwaukee Mom Writes Children’s Book to Lift Up the Voice of Her Autistic Daughter
By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Amelia Peace’s 5-year-old daughter, Robyn Guiden, is nonverbal and has autism paired with other rare medical conditions. In the past, Peace has found […]