Gun Violence is a crisis in Milwaukee which is why United Way is partnering with 371 Productions, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee Public Radio, WNOV 860 AM – The Voice and an array of other community organizations to help give a voice this issues and amplify efforts to solve it. On June 15th Precious Lives, a […]
Uniting Women to Reach Economic Freedom, Pt. II
Introducing Keena Atkinson and Britney Sinclair by Jasmine Zapata, MD Welcome! BGGM is a social network of women of color working to reach financial freedom and inspire each other along the way! Last week I had the honor of introducing you all to the two newest members of the BGGM Crew: Keena Atkinson and Britney […]
A conversation with Stanley Nelson, director of new film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution
by Brianna Rae Award-winning director and producer Stanley Nelson recently visited Madison to promote his new documentary film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, which premiers on PBS Tuesday, February 16. Nelson’s career has spanned over 25 years and has focused on the narratives, experiences, and history of Black Americans. His highly respected films […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Chi-raq’ Breakout Star Anya Engel-Adams Talks About Spike Lee’s Newest, Controversial Film
by Brianna Rae Set to hit theaters on Dec. 4, Spike Lee’s latest film, Chi-raq, has garnered significant controversy throughout the entirety of its production, despite having only last week released the trailer. Though meant to be call-to-action against gun violence in Chicago and beyond, many Chicago residents and politicians have criticized and protested the […]
IN DEPTH INTERVIEW: A Mother’s Grief – Tony Robinson Remembered as ‘Full of Life’
By Steven Potter April 3, 2015 “And he hugged me again, gave me a kiss and told me he loved me. That was the last time I saw him.” With friends, he went by Tony, but to family he was Terrell. Standing well over six feet tall, he towered […]