By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with Charles Schulz’s iconic character Charlie Brown and his group of friends from the comic strip “Peanuts.” Charlie, along with the rest of the Peanut gang, tackle life’s big issues in a way that is relatable and understandable for children. In the 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown […]
5 Little Lites Homemade Candles Illuminates Love and Life During the Darkest of Times
By Dylan Deprey If COVID-19 was a shadow, Cheresse Jennings felt like she was in complete darkness. The pandemic was made extra difficult, when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. Her mother continued to work during her chemotherapy treatments. She had one wish for her and her daughter, to start a business. […]
TEMPO Holds 16th Annual Leadership Event, Digging Deep: Nurturing the Nature Within, with Keynote Speaker Allyson Felix
Most decorated U.S. track and field athlete discussed career on-and-off the track at sold-out event On Nov. 12 TEMPO hosted its 16th annual leadership event, themed “Digging Deep: Nurturing the Winner Within,” with keynote speaker Allyson Felix. Felix is the most decorated U.S. track and field Olympian in history: a five-time Olympian, 11-time Olympic medalist, […]
Gov. Tony Evers Kicks Off One Year to Win Weekend of Action
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers has been the governor of Wisconsin for the last three years. And he’s hoping to continue in that role in the next four years to come. While the gubernatorial election is still a year away, Wisconsin Democrats are getting an early start. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its […]
Wisconsin Leaders Comment on the Passing of the Infrastructure Bill
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The digital divide has long existed in this country. While rural Americans were once thought to be the ones left behind, last year’s pandemic showed that urban families were also part of the divide. Stacy Clark, the vice for the Wisconsin Democratic Party Black Caucus, said that Black families are 9% less […]
UW Credit Union Increases its Foundation Wage to $17
Hourly spike reflects the local lender’s commitment to paying a competitive, livable wage UW Credit Union increased its Foundation Wage from $16 to $17 this month, marking a 35% wage increase since 2015. The increase will directly benefit nearly 160 employees – close to 20% of UW Credit Union’s workforce – and will be reflected […]
The Green Book Sparks Inspiration for New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
By Karen Stokes A new commissioned wall mural titled “On Site: Derrick Adams, Our Time Together” was unveiled on Oct. 29, 2021 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The mural was made specifically for the Museum’s east end overlooking Lake Michigan. The mural is a 93-ft wide, 15 ft tall work that reframes historical Black narratives […]
41 years and counting: Project Return Continues Mission to Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
By Edgar Mendez 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. It was 1980, and the social ministry committee at Cross Lutheran Church was looking for ways to better serve the community. “We discovered […]
Bridging the Racial Divide: Overcoming the Challenges of an Interracial Marriage
When Joan Hurt told her parents about her plans to marry Henry, they cut her out of their lives. “[To say] they were horrified was an understatement,” Joan said. “They sold their house, moved to a different city, and I wasn’t able to speak to them for about five years.” The neighborhood where Joan grew […]
Black-led Grassroots Groups and Faith Organizations Issue Urgent Call for Changes
Nearly 50 concerned residents turned out recently as the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity presented its plan to improve life conditions and the well-being of Black families and communities in Milwaukee County. The group delivered its Community Change Agenda and Call to Action during an event at the MATC Downtown Campus. “This Change […]
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