By Rhea Riley This pandemic has caused many people to lose work opportunities or major forms of income. According to the BBC, the unemployment rate has increased 4.5% leaving 2.7 million Americans unemployed between the months of June and August this year. Young people and artists are amongst those hit hardest. As a 23-year-old Black […]
Here’s the Perfect Gift Idea for Anyone Who has Spent More Time Than Usual at Home This Year
An affordable, custom painting from PostandPaint.com will bring them special joy 2020 has been a banner year for home improvement projects, as we stay home and spend more time staring at our tired spaces. Having something new to enjoy lifts our spirits. This Christmas, you can feel the joy of giving the most treasured gift […]
Change is NOW!
My cousin and I took this picture downtown where a lot of the protests were going on during the time of George Floyd’s death. She hand made the sign at home and as we were walking we saw that huge eagle painting. We took the picture thinking that it would be a pretty cool symbolic […]
When It Comes to Halloween Costumes and Décor Think Goodwill
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Spooky season is coming to an end and while it has been an experience unlike any other given the current circumstances, it is not over yet. Halloween is being celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 31. And although the coronavirus pandemic has stopped trick-or-treating or large gatherings, it hasn’t stopped people from dressing up. […]
Milwaukee Battle Rap Vet, Killa B takes Haymakers Across State Lines with New Battles and “Height of Success”
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes in battle rap, it’s not about what you say; it’s how you say it. When Killa B is in the ring, his ability to move the crowd from a standstill is uncanny. His witty set ups lead to room-shaking punchlines. Even on some of the more biased out-of-state stages, by the […]
Milwaukee Hotel Hosting Pride Month Celebratory Brunch
By Hayley Crandall The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting a “Divas & Drag Pride Brunch” on Sunday, June 28 to celebrate the last weekend of pride month and give back to local LGBT organizations. The event features Iron Horse Hotel’s regular brunch, special drinks and performances from Milwaukee drag queens. In previous years, the warehouse-turned-luxury-hotel […]
“Burn’Em and The OG in the Morning” Bring a New Perspective and Citywide Sound to 102.5 FM
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes, all it takes is fate to put that one specific person in life’s path to completely alter the future. As Billboard Burn’Em hopped off an eight-year prison sentence, he had a chance to revitalize his rap career and discredit the infamous America’s Most Wanted montage, which partially collapsed his first run […]
Safe and Fun Summer Activities in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Karen Stokes After being quarantined for months, the sun, blue skies and warm temperatures are calling us outdoors. However, the coronavirus is still a threat and there are concerns on how to safely engage in activities this summer. “Safer at Home” has given time for scientists to better understand how the virus spreads. While […]
“Eye of the Beholder” Exhibition Showcases Work of 24 Collectors
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Often in an exhibition, there’s some sort of universal theme that ties the pieces all together. In Cedarburg Art Museum’s exhibition “Eye of the Beholder: African Americans Collecting Art” the pieces are each unique aside from the fact that they are all on loan from various African American collectors. Evelyn Patricia Terry, […]
How One Milwaukee Artist Is Documenting The Voices Of Health Care Workers Who Must Care For COVID-19 Patients
By Caroline White 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. Nirmal Raja will never forget the message sent to her from an emergency room nurse in Belgium. “I may be a drop in […]
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