By Tom Sivak Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 5 Many families—including mine—consider free time a valuable commodity. Between full-time jobs, and three young, active sons, an open schedule together is a scarcity for my family. Though infrequent, I’ve made it a priority to use some of these free moments to talk with them about the possible […]
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. […]
AAPI and Muskego Community Groups Rally for Book that the Muskego School District Blocked
By Karen Stokes The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of WI and Muskego community members gathered outside the Educational Services Center Building in Muskego on Monday night for a ‘Teach-in’ in support of Asian Americans and a book the Muskego-Norway school board did not approve for a high school Accelerated English 10 course. The […]
Trees Capiish Proves his Versatility on “You Gotta Buy Your Dope From Me”
By Dylan Deprey When it comes to the greatest music producers, innovation and a unique style are what set their tracks apart from the average beat maker. While some carve their own lanes, others master multiple styles and genres. Trees Capiish greatest aspiration is to never be pigeonholed. It is his versatility that sets him […]
Babiedoll is Here to Prove that the Youth Got Something to Say
By Dylan Deprey Milwaukee’s got plenty of rappers, and anybody on the come up trying to make a splash in the scene has taken their shot on local videographer RayShotIt’s “414 Flow” video series. Whether it’s hustler, drill, melodic or even comedic rap, artists spit their best bars over a floating microphone, and are scored […]
Three Key Steps For First-Time Home Buyers
For those considering home ownership for the first time, it may seem as if there’s a long list of details to tackle once the search begins. However, before potential buyers even start looking at homes, there are three important steps to take. The first step is getting your finances in order. Checking your credit rating […]
Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrates Spring with Art in Bloom
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz About 15 years ago, Sybille Hamilton began taking a serious interest in gardening. For her, it’s about being outside and watching the flowers bloom, grow and look magnificent. In 2012, she joined the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Garden Club. “I’ve learned so much and have had so many opportunities to travel to see […]
Skylight Music Theatre Presents “Raisin”: A Story of Unconditional Love and Family
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with the opening line of the poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes. “What happens to a dream deferred?” The short but impactful poem has inspired many including playwright Lorraine Hansberry, the author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” which opens with said poem. The play follows Walter Lee and […]
Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Is a Study of Texture and Colors
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When does a common object become a piece of art? When an artist picks it up and decides its purpose is not merely practical but worthy as a medium to create art. Such is the case with the fiber yarn and paper yarn used by textile artist Christy Matson. Matson’s work is […]
Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope
This year marks Paulette Gill’s 20th anniversary as a city bus driver. The mild-mannered Madison, Wisconsin, resident loves her job and cheerfully greets each patron who steps onto her bus. In recent years, however, Gill has noticed a surge in the number of angry riders. One customer became so disruptive that, despite repeated attempts to […]
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