Before he was a judge, pastor, criminal justice reformer and community leader in Dane County, Wisconsin, Everett Mitchell was a good high school student who had his mind set on getting promoted to assistant manager at the grocery store where he worked. It took mentors, counselors, friends and family who believed in him and a […]
Gov. Tony Evers Takes Oath of Office for Second Term
By Karen Stokes Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in for his second term as Governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday Jan. 3 during Wisconsin’s 2023 Inauguration Ceremony. “I’m Tony Evers, and, yes, I am jazzed as hell today to be sworn in again as the 46th governor of the great state of Wisconsin.” Evers addressed the […]
Public Investiture Held For Anna Maria Hodges
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court, Anna Maria Hodges was joined by local dignitaries, current and former colleagues, family and friends for her public investiture ceremony at the First Floor Rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Opening remarks were made by Hon. Carl Ashley, Deputy Chief Judge Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Rev. […]
Holy Cathedral Hosts Wisconsin Inaugural Interfaith Service for Governor Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Rodriguez
By Karen Stokes Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Sara Rodriguez joined faith leaders from across the community on Thursday, Dec. 29 for an Inaugural Interfaith Service. The 2023 Wisconsin Inaugural Interfaith Service included leaders from different faith traditions helping to remind everyone that we are all members of one human family and we share […]
Award Winning Choreographer Returns to Milwaukee to Give Back to the Community
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee native Frank Gatson, Jr. is an award winning choreographer and a man on a mission. His mission is to give back to the Milwaukee community where he lived, played, worked and was educated. “After graduating from North Division High School, Mighty Mighty Blue Devils, I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and […]
Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. […]
Vincent Lyles Joining Greater Milwaukee Foundation as Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds
Milwaukee, WI-The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has chosen Vincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, following the retirement of longtime leader Danae Davis. Lyles will begin his new role Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Currently, he serves as the system vice president of community relations at Advocate Aurora Health. Foundation President and […]
HEMAD asks Men to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking
By Karen Stokes Monday kicked off the fifth annual HEMAD campaign. HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) asks men to take a public stand against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of adults and children. HEMAD is a program of the Convergence Resource Center, which is […]
The Boldt Company Offers Program to Connect Students with Construction Apprenticeships
By Karen Stokes During National Apprenticeship Week, Boldt Company is reaching out to students who may be interested in a career in construction. Boldt’s Youth Apprenticeship Program allows high school students a chance to earn while they learn and experience first-hand what a career in construction is all about. “Boldt’s Youth Apprenticeship Program started in […]
Senator Agard Voted by Colleagues to Serve as Senate Democratic Leader
MADISON- On November 15th, Senate Democrats unanimously voted for Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) to serve as Senate Democratic Leader. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful that my colleagues have unanimously selected me to serve as Senate Democratic Leader for the 2023- 24 legislative session. Our caucus is diverse, talented, and determined, […]
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