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The Double Standards Make You Want to Double Over!

January 29, 2022

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor This week, I couldn’t stop shaking my head at the double standards that plague our politics, social norms and outright behavior in this country. In the state legislature, I listened to either ill-informed comments or intentional misrepresentations about Critical Race Theory (CRT). I couldn’t help but note that […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Double Standards, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

ECE Appoints a Published Author and a Geosciences Professor to Its Board of Directors

January 29, 2022

New members lend expertise in international student mobility research and economic development Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE®), a nonprofit organization that evaluates foreign educational credentials, recently appointed two new members to its board of directors for the 2022-2024 term. Rajika Bhandari, Ph.D., founder of Rajika Bhandari Advisors will serve on the board’s Renewal Committee. Bhandari’s […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Educational Credential Evaluators, Kavita Pandit, Rajika Bhandari

“Dancing Granny” Celebrates the Beauty of Community and Collaboration

January 29, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Folklore – no matter which part of the world it is from – tends to have a life of its own. While they take on new forms or iterations the message, lessons and timelessness remain the same. It’s why many of the stories and characters from way back then continue to exist […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, DeMar Walker, First Stage Childrens Theater, Samantha Montgomery, The Dancing Granny

‘No Matter What, You Can’t stop’: Milwaukeeans Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 22, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always a busy day in Milwaukee. For many, it is a day of reflection and celebration, a time to look back on what has been achieved, while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done. This year’s celebration included the renaming the remainder of North […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Andre Lee Ellis, Brian Verdin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., George Lewis, Jarrett English, Lena C. Taylor

Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another

January 22, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A lot of people believe that people’s lives have seasons, Diane Stowers is one of them. For 31 years, she owned and operated the BP Gas Station located at 807 W. Atkinson Ave. And while her season as owner has come to an end, her season of mentor has just begun. Stowers […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, BP Gas Station, Diane Stowers, Kai Trimble-Lea, Northwest Side CDC, Raymond Monk

Love, Laughter and Civil Rights: First Stage Performs ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’

January 22, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Twenty-five years ago, Christopher Paul Curtis’ first book “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963” was published. The story, narrated by middle child Kenny Watson, follows the Watson’s trip from Flint, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama. The story begins with Kenny lying behind the couch. He recounts the events leading up the family’s […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, Theater

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They Don’t Know Us

January 22, 2022

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Voters Will Push Back Against GOP Attacks Watching the news this week was like something out of a bad movie. Not quite “Birth of A Nation” bad, but still “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” getting trampled on bad. Talking heads were recounting floor speeches and audio […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, Voting Rights

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A Charge to Keep I Have

January 22, 2022

By LaKeshia N. Myers “A charge to keep, I have; a God to glorify! A never dying soul to save and fitted for the sky.” To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; Oh, may it all my pow’rs engage To do my Master’s will!” I was reminded of that old Dr. Watts hymn, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Voting Rights

Children’s Wisconsin Talks New Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

January 15, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mental health isn’t limited to one demographic over another. Anyone, no matter their age, race or gender can be impacted by mental health and that includes children. Over the past few years, mental health concerns among children have increased and Children’s Wisconsin is answering the call. Children’s Wisconsin announced it will soon […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amy Herbst, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Childrens Hospital and Health System, Childrens Mental Health, Craig Yabuki Mental Health Clinic

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a Boon for Wisconsin’s Piping Trades

January 15, 2022

By Terry J Hayden President, Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association As president of the Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association, I know how the highly-skilled Wisconsinites who work in plumbing, steamfitting, HVAC service, and fire sprinkler fitting play a critical role in keeping our homes, businesses and entire communities running. And now, thanks to President Joe Biden passing […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Lead Pipes, Terry J Hayden

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