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. Although the closure of the state’s two youth prisons remains in question, Milwaukee leaders say their focus continues to be on finding alternatives […]
Franki Moscato on Choosing an Online Education
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Long before she stepped on an actual stage, Franki Moscato, 18, was finding ways to sing. Growing up in Oshkosh, Moscato’s backyard was her world and with a little imagination, any rock or wooden plank was a stage. From kindergarten through seventh grade, Moscato attended public school. But when she sang during […]
C-Space Empowers Local Creatives with Knowledge, Confidence and a Message
By Dylan Deprey Milwaukee’s creative community is like an ice block that’s slowly being sculpted. In a city, whose artistic story is somewhat undefined, there is an untapped source of bubbling creative energy just beneath the surface. For some artists, especially black and brown, there are roadblocks—both mental and physical. Leader’s Igniting Transformation (LIT) is […]
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute Talks Data for DNC and 2020 Election
By Mrinal Gokhale Social media has become a powerful tool for the data science field over the years, and the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute is now merging politics and big data for a project dedicated to the DNC in Milwaukee. Amber Wichowsky, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Marquette University, […]
Actress Kayla Cyphers on Bringing Lion King’s Nala to Life
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “The Lion King” is arguably one of the most beloved musicals of all times. Disney’s “The Lion King” is often cited as a favorite of millennials and the stage production is renowned for its iconic performances. For the past several years, the musical has been touring throughout the United States and it […]
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Talks Plan to Counter Gerrymandering
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over the past few elections one of the most talked about issues is gerrymandering. The act of gerrymandering occurs when district lines within a state are reapportioned to favor one political party over another. The end result being that one political party gains the upper hand when it comes to the number […]
29.9 Million Invested to Clean Milwaukee Estuary
By Mrinal Gokhale Pollution in Milwaukee rivers and lake harbors has been a concern for the past 33 years. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Mayor Tom Barrett announced a 29-million-dollar investment to help clean these bodies of water, also called the Milwaukee Estuary. The Milwaukee Estuary, which includes […]
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Partners with Milwaukee Public Library to Launch Volunteer Portal
By Karen Stokes The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced a partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library. The partnership will make it easier for the community to access resources, apply for volunteer positions and seek opportunities and communicate with convention organizers for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, which takes place July 13-16. Through the partnership, each […]
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Receives Large Grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
By Mrinal Gokhale The long-awaited re-opening of the American Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) has recently gained two gifts: a bronze cast sculpture and a large donation from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). On Friday, Jan. 24, a press conference was held at ABHM, 401 W North Ave. During the event, GMF announced a three-year $120,000 […]
Black Lens Showcases the Ladies with “Black Women Behind the Lens” for Black History Month
By Dylan Deprey There’s no denying that black women have been dominating the film industry this year. From the Hollywood superstars to up-and-coming actresses, writers, producers and filmmakers, Black women are making their stamp on the industry in a big way. Milwaukee Film’s Black Lens is celebrating everything female for 2020 Black History Month. “Black […]
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