By L. Malik Anderson July 31, 2015 Step-Up core planners and co-creators (left to right): Amy Kesling, Haywood Simmons, Tania Ibarra, Sara Alvarado. Photo credit: Step Up: Equity Matters “Oftentimes, assumed differences inhibit people from realizing their similarities with other people, especially across social borders. These workshops allow people to safely explore, communicate, and unlearn […]
Wisconsin Senate Approves Arena Deal for the Bucks – with Changes
By Srijan Sen July 31, 2015 A rendering of the new arena, by Populous Architecture. The Wisconsin state senate passed a bill 21-10 that proposed public funding for the new Bucks arena. The bill, now traveling to the state assembly, is expected to pass without many hurdles. The plan would preserve the NBA franchise in […]
Neighborhood Initiative Works to Create Community, Despite City Violence & Low Funding
By Maria Corpus July 31, 2015 A view of Alpha and Omega Ministries, where the Safe Zone Initiative ambassadors often meet to discuss neighborhood issues. Photo by Maria Corpus On an early Tuesday afternoon, the Garden Homes Park at N. 26 St. and W. Atkinson Ave. is lively with children sharing laughs at the playground, […]
Cutting The Cake: UW, Other State Schools Feel the Budget Cuts
By Nate Goethel July 24, 2015 Photo Credit: www.wcmcoop.com The Wisconsin State Senate recently passed a bill for the $73 billion 2015-2017 budget. The bill was passed during a late-night vote, minutes before the midnight deadline, and amid a large amount of controversy over a variety of topics, from repealing salary minimums […]
Taki S. Raton Honored and Remembered During Memorial Service
By Ariele Vaccaro July 24, 2015 Taki S. Raton On the evening of July 17, a crowd gathered in the former home of AM 920 WOKY to celebrate the life of writer and educator Taki S. Raton. There, more than thirty attendees listened to speeches from those whose lives were touched by […]
Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year
By Eelisa Jones July 24, 2015 Milwaukee bands Rio Turbo and New Age Narcissism (NAN) play against each other in one game of basketball. During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with […]
Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase
By Mrinal Gokhale July 24, 2015 CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC), George Hinton. After recent shootings, Police Chief Edward Flynn stated Milwaukee has the fourth highest murder rates of the nation. Given this statistic, Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) strives to reach out to the poor to achieve their […]
For the PEOPLE: UW’s Pre-College program continues to shine
By L. Malik Anderson July 17, 2015 “Many PEOPLE program students are the first in their families to potentially attend college. The guidance and support the program offers to students makes college a real possibility for them.” – Gail Ford Eighty diverse, intelligent, and unique students from the Pre-College Enrichment Program for […]
UW Spotlight: Adele C. Brumfield Finding Her Path
By Brianna Rae July 10, 2015 Adele Brumfield speaks to prospective students and their parents during an event sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Santa Monica, CA. Photo credit: UW-Madison, University Communications. “I was a kid who was bussed and had no money to go to college, and now I’m […]
‘Love Wins’ in U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage
By L. Malik Anderson July 3, 2015 “Just as I can’t fathom living in a time where blacks and whites can’t marry, I’m happy to know that my son (who is one year old) will feel the same about same-sex couples,” Madison resident Kady DeBerge said. Friday, June 26, The […]
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