By LaKeshia Myers Two of the most influential people in my life (with the exception of my parents) have been my aunts, Kaye and Thelma. They have been present for every major event in my life; they have served as continuous mentors, advocates, sounding boards, and occasional disciplinarians. Growing up, I knew if anything were […]
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The Medical College of Wisconsin Held their Second Annual Cancer Crush Kick-Off
By Nyesha Stone In 2006, shortly before Timonthy Hoehnke’s senior year in high school, he was diagnosed with leukemia. His body struggled due to the high doses of steroids and chemo, and in 2008 and 2009, Hoehnke underwent hip replacement surgery. Then in 2013, he discovered he had two tumors. For him, it was an […]
Milwaukee DNC Takes Notes on Lessons Learned from the 2016 Philadelphia DNC
By Nyesha Stone With the Democratic National Convention being less than a year away, the Milwaukee DNC board and staff is doing all that it can to have a successful convention, and that includes diving into the past. Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Business Journal hosted a meeting that featured chairman of the host committee […]
Hip-Hop in Milwaukee: 88Nine’s New Podcast Explores the History
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When was the first hip-hop song recorded in Milwaukee? That was the question a team at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee had earlier this year. As 88Nine dived into this journey, the team decided to share the process through a podcast, which explored Milwaukee’s musical history. The podcast, called “Backspin”, was released earlier this […]
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Enemies of the State: Children at the Border
By LaKeshia Myers Children are under siege. Many in states that border Mexico have been ripped from their parents’ arms and held in detention camps for months. Reports of malnutrition, widespread illness, and unbearable hygiene have surfaced in the news. Older children are said to be taking care of younger children who have been left […]
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Thank you LULAC
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee This past week, Milwaukee had the honor and privilege of hosting the 90th Anniversary LULAC convention at the Wisconsin Convention Center here in Milwaukee. People from across the United States gathered to celebrate the history of impactful work and bright future of […]
Brooklyn Band Exnations Produces New Modern Sound in Sophomore EP “Pink Haze”
By Rhea Riley Excited, inspired, hungry and contemporary pop and indie band Exnations continue to ride the high of their Pink Haze summer tour in one of their last stops at Milwaukee’s Miramar Theater. The Brooklyn based trio comprised of drummer Taylor Hughes, bassist John O’Neill and lead singer and guitarist Sal Mastrocola form the […]
Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Fair Chance at Housing Act
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia On Wednesday, July 10, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the introduction of their Fair Chance at Housing Act to remove barriers to obtaining federal housing assistance for individuals with criminal records and their families. The proposal is a comprehensive reform […]
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1st Amendment or Equal Pay Should Not Be the Choice
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Column written along with Sen. Taylor’s intern Lauren Sorenson On July 7, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team contributed to their already long list of accomplishments by winning their third World Cup title. While serving as an inspiration and source of pride for us all, some players exercised their […]
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Student Loan Forgiveness: A Dream Deferred
By LaKeshia Myers I am one of the forty-five million Americans that have student loan debt. Having earned my undergraduate degree virtually debt-free, my masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees left me with roughly $280,000 owed. While this number is certainly shocking, it is not abnormal. For many of my contemporaries, borrowing to fund our […]
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