By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In a few short weeks, it will be a new year and with it, an inauguration for Wisconsin’s recently elected officials. Included among those is Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul. However, before they can assume their positions, the current government officials have one last […]
Running Rebels Holds Talkback to Discuss AIDS on World AIDS Day
By Nyesha Stone How old were you when you got the talk? It was an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s a necessary one. So, why is talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such a taboo? It’s an act that most individuals will experience at least once in their life, but we act as if […]
Milwaukee Celebrates Launch of Sherman Phoenix During Grand Opening
By Karen Stokes What a difference two years can make when time, persistence and love of community are in place. They can transform a space damaged from violence into a space for the community. That space is now Sherman Phoenix. Sherman Phoenix is housed in the former BMO Harris Bank at 3536 W. Fond du […]
Local Business are Wanted for the Possible 2020 Milwaukee Democratic National Convention
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukeeans should be proud to know we beat out cities like Atlanta and New York for the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) bid. Milwaukee has made it to the top three finalists as we compete against Miami and Houston. Since we actually have a chance at winning this bid, it’s time to […]
Call for applications: Employment with the State of Wisconsin
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes are looking for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who may have an interest in joining their new administration. They are seeking professionals at a variety of skill and experience levels who want to drive change and help tackle the problems facing Wisconsin’s residents. Interested candidates can apply for […]
Sheriff-Elect Earnell Lucas’ Senior Executives Make MCSO History
On Nov. 29, Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas named leaders in the law enforcement, communications and legal professions to executive positions in the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Lucas announced the appointments of Denita Ball as Chief Deputy Sheriff, Faithe Colas as Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement and Molly Zillig as Chief Legal and […]
Milwaukee’s Finest Offers Scholarships to MPS Graduates
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It began with a phone call at 4 a.m. At the time, Jerel Ballard had an internship in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill. As a college student at Columbia in Chicago, Ballard was figuring out how to afford tuition. It was then an idea struck and without much thought, he called his […]
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Learns More About the Sherman Phoenix by Visiting the Site
By Nyesha Stone Standing inside the Sherman Phoenix—located at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave— and looking around at what the future of Milwaukee looks like, is unbelievable. It’s not only a space that provides a platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive, but it’s a safe space right in the inner-city that will […]
Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Celebrate their Successes and their Future
By Karen Stokes The Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) met on Saturday to celebrate their chamber, their businesses and were introduced to future initiatives to continue their focus on positively impacting the community through successful business ownership. The GMCC, a grassroots chamber of commerce that consists of approximately 100 area business owners, was created […]
Family Pictures Exhibition is Essential to Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For decades, photographers have used their cameras and their skills to capture the essence of the human spirit. It’s through these tangible memories, that people can get a sense of what was happening at that particular moment. Back in August of this year, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) announced its new exhibition, […]
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