Collaborations with local musicians, restaurants, and venues prove innovation is key in a pandemic Early in the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses and the performing arts industry struggled to find a way forward. Shortly after vaccines were made available to more residents, Kennita Hickman, owner and chief content curator of Catera, rose to the occasion and […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Faces Test in Election
Milwaukee to hold Mayoral Primary on Tuesday By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has been in office just seven weeks, but will face six opponents in a primary election this Tuesday, Feb. 15. Johnson, who continues to serve as Common Council President and Alderman of the 2nd District on Milwaukee’s North Side, took […]
MPS Disproportionately Suspending Black Students at Similar Rates to 10 years ago, New MPS Data Reveals
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. Despite making up 50% of the MPS student body, Black students have received 81% of suspensions this school year, according to data MPS […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Lays Out Bold Plan for Economic Growth
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson rolled out his latest plan for Milwaukee’s future this week. The plan focused on reigniting economic growth in every neighborhood throughout the city. Johnson presented his plan at the grand opening of AN OX Café, 7411 W. Hampton Ave. The mayor noted that when he represented the […]
‘There Needs to be Accountability’ Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Says
By Milwaukee Courier Staff “There needs to be accountability for those who cause damage, harm, and death to members of our community.” With these words, Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflected the feelings of most city residents in the wake of a brutal wave of murders and other crime through the first month of the year. […]
Bader Philanthropies Celebrates 30 Years of Improving Lives in the Milwaukee Community
By Karen Stokes Bader Philanthropies, one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its work to improve the lives of people in Milwaukee, the State of Wisconsin and abroad. In its 30 years of service, Bader Philanthropies has provided more than $426 million in support of a wide variety of […]
Milwaukee Receives $42 Million Loan To Reduce Flood Risk and Create Jobs
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city filled with historical and aging elements from its building to its infrastructures. While historical landmarks can add a bit of charm, an aging infrastructure such as its water system, is more likely to cause damage. But a recent announcement could change that. Earlier this week, the United States […]
‘No Matter What, You Can’t stop’: Milwaukeeans Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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 […]
Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another
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 […]
Milwaukee Swears in New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
By Milwaukee Courier Staff At a socially distanced event at Bay View High School, Cavalier Johnson was sworn in as Milwaukee’s new mayor last Thursday, Dec. 23. Johnson used his inaugural speech to describe his childhood, growing up in the 53206 ZIP code and attending six different MPS elementary schools, his 20 years of service, […]
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