By Sam Woods 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. So, how are you doing? This week, we check in with community organizers at the Hmong American Women’s Association to learn how they […]
Shantii’s Debut “Shantii” EP is Just a Taste of What’s to Come
By Dylan Deprey Every other week Shantii is in the studio. A global pandemic has not stopped her from making music. While there is a lot of negativity, she blocks it and locks in. Between dropping the absolute slapper “Rule One” in late 2019, she has continued to lace the ladies with a fresh take […]
Parenting During COVID 19
By Thomasina Jenkins LCSW, CSAC, ICS What can parents do to help children and adolescents during this COVID-19 Pandemic? Realizing that this is a traumatic event, parents and family members should identify and address their own feelings—this can allow them to help others. Explain to children what happened and let them know that: 1.You love […]
She Started Jumping Rope For Laughs. Now She Has A Facebook Group With Nearly 30,000 Members.
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz 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. While scrolling through Facebook in late March, LaDonna Telford saw a post of a friend jumping rope. It reminded Telford of her childhood […]
LL Coogi’s “Wolves Dance in the Night 2” is an Ode to his Lost Brothers and Inspiration to Stay Hungry
By Dylan Deprey LL Coogi is carnivorous when it comes to rap. From verbally assaulting his opponents in battle rap, to viciously attacking beats on his numerous projects, LL Coogi continues to consume every obstacle in his path. The Milwaukee emcee is no stranger to local and national battle rap circles. Between his start on […]
Checking In: How Are You Doing As We Confront The Coronavirus?
By Claudia Delgadillo 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. So, how are you doing? We continue to check in with our neighbors as we all live with the challenges of COVID-19. “The […]
Finally, a Reggie Bonds Album! But, For $111?
By Dylan Deprey You’re probably thinking it’s a bad decision, but it’s far from it. Reggie Bonds’ “The Black Tape: A Black Ass Rap Album,” is a timestamp. It’s a statement on where hip-hop culture is at this point time. It’s a dedication to the craft that kept him going during the rough times in […]
5 Things You Can Do for Safer Air Travel
Plus, there’s very good news if you dread those long, slow lines at TSA checkpoints By Dana Wheeler Plymouth Rock Technologies Many of us feel stressed by the tightened airport security. The long lines, worrying about what may trigger a re-check, emptying pockets and having to remove shoes, belts and coats can be such a […]
C-Space Empowers Local Creatives with Knowledge, Confidence and a Message
By Dylan Deprey Milwaukee’s creative community is like an ice block that’s slowly being sculpted. In a city, whose artistic story is somewhat undefined, there is an untapped source of bubbling creative energy just beneath the surface. For some artists, especially black and brown, there are roadblocks—both mental and physical. Leader’s Igniting Transformation (LIT) is […]
Actress Kayla Cyphers on Bringing Lion King’s Nala to Life
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “The Lion King” is arguably one of the most beloved musicals of all times. Disney’s “The Lion King” is often cited as a favorite of millennials and the stage production is renowned for its iconic performances. For the past several years, the musical has been touring throughout the United States and it […]
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