By Mrinal Gokhale Gaulien “Gee” Smith, owner of Milwaukee’s longest running barbershop, has several immediate family members that passed away from preventable illnesses before the age of 65. He recently encouraged one of his clients to get a prostate cancer screening, and so the client did and discovered that he’s in the early stages of […]
Mayor Barrett Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer of Employ Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Mayor Tom Barrett has recently announced his appointment of the new president and CEO of Employ Milwaukee, Chytania Brown. Brown, who has 20 years of experience working for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), was formerly employed at Employ Milwaukee and is presently administrator for the Division of Employment & Training at […]
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Announces New Leadership Team
MILWAUKEE—The Board of Directors of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee today announced the leadership team that will direct the Committee’s ongoing critical work in preparing for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Board made two new appointments—each a well-known leader in the Milwaukee community—while also retaining and elevating three key advisors. Raquel Filmanowicz will serve as Chief […]
From Victim to Advocate: Natalie Hayden’s triumph Over Domestic Abuse
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. Natalie Hayden, 38, is now living her best life. Isolated and physically and mentally abused for nine years by a man she said […]
Leaders Continue to Push for Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
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 […]
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