By Nyesha Stone Alverno College hosted its first State of Wisconsin Girl’s Summit based off its study, which revealed Wisconsin girls are more likely to be victims of cyberbullying, sex trafficking and more. The point of the Girl’s Summit was to show Wisconsin girls that there are resources and role models available to help them […]
Open Mic Event Gives Residents a Chance to Connect with City Leadership
By Ethan Duran On the evening of March 21, residents and public officials gathered in Mobcraft Beer Brewery and Taproom to discuss justice, peace and inequality in Milwaukee for the first Political Open Mic night hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City. Ben Rangel and Kyle Hagge, cohosts of the Bridge the City podcast, interviewed […]
Governor Evers Signs His 17th Executive Order
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to health, Wisconsin doesn’t get the best grade in the book. In 2016, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute gave the state a “D” for overall health disparities on the state’s report card. The report noted that health disparities in the state have gotten worse beginning in 2010. […]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Sherman Phoenix
By Karen Stokes On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee to tour Sherman Phoenix. This is her first visit to the facility since it’s official opening on November 30, 2018. “I am delighted to join everyone here at Sherman Phoenix,” Senator Baldwin said. “I had the honor of visiting a few months […]
Michelle Obama Surprises Milwaukee High School Students Hours Before Show
By Nyesha Stone How would you react if Michelle Obama walked into your office right this second? Fourteen high students from around the city got the chance to meet Michelle this prior Thursday, about eight hours before her show at the Miller High Life Theatre. As they were sitting in a circle discussing college, Michelle […]
Milwaukee to Host 2020 Democratic National Convention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Milwaukee received some exciting news. The Democratic National Convention announced that Milwaukee would host the 2020 convention. The DNC will take place July 13–16 in 2020. It is the first time since 1916 that the DNC has chosen to host in the Midwest. Furthermore, it is the first time […]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how important research is to refine treatment. Last week, Evers announced that as a part of his executive budget, he will invest $15 million in a […]
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents throughout the state. Included in the budget, were several objectives directly aimed at people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers – both familial and professional. […]
The PEOPLE Program has a New Office in Milwaukee
By Nyesha Stone The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) has been around since 1999 and started with 66 students from Milwaukee high schools. The program has grown since then and now has an office in Milwaukee. Earlier this week, Rufus King International Middle School held a grand opening to […]
Milwaukee Celebrates 3rd Annual Black History Program
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz All month long, individuals and groups have been celebrating Black History Month. Although every day should be dedicated to celebrating and honoring one’s history, Milwaukee celebrated black history in its own unique way. On Monday, city officials, important city figures and city residents, congregated in City Hall’s rotunda. They gathered to celebrate […]
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