By Kathy Gaillard While working as a speech pathologist at Milwaukee College Preparatory School, Alisa Crawley stumbled upon another interesting opportunity to make a difference, connect with youth, and learn […]
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HEALTH & WEALTH 2024
Deatra Kemp: Stabilizing Families Through Home Ownership
By Kathy Gaillard Deatra (“Dee”) Kemp comes from a lineage of servant leaders, including her father who retired from the Milwaukee Fire Department as the Captain of Education and […]
MOTHER’s DAY
Mother’s Day Birth Stories
I had the opportunity to hold space with mothers as they reflected on their birth stories. You will get to know these mothers as they reflect on their initiation into […]
Meet ‘Mother of the Year’ Dr. Candice T. Wright A Hurricane in its Perfect Power!
Mothers may age but they definitely do so with love, respect and honor. Maya Angelou said, “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect […]
Fast & Furious Wednesday
Summertime and our kids
Well summertime is right around the corner in Milwaukee which brings a lot of joy to many of us. The winter really was not bad this year but we […]
SIGNIFYIN’
Dems have their work cut out for them convincing Black folks to give Joe Biden another term!
I thought I was making headway in convincing one of my bloodline males to vote this November. Like far too many Black males, he was less than enthusiastic about his […]
Email messages I’ve recevied that keep me energized…and confused!
(Columnist note: It’s the end of the first quarter, so I must clean out my message file. Aside from some personal tropes, I decided to provide a sample of comments […]
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Education
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of […]
What Do Kindergarten Teachers Mean By “Ready for School?”
By Kristen J. Amundson At this time of year, many preschool parents are worrying about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. What are the things their child should […]
Health
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin among five lawmakers to introduce Mental Health and MAMA Act!
U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), U.S. SenatorsTammy Baldwin (D-WI) were two of five Congress women to introduce the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act recently, which would […]
Wisconsinites Celebrate 10th Anniversary of No Menthol Sunday
On May 19, thousands of residents across the state will gather to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of No Menthol Sunday. No Menthol Sunday, an annual day of observance led nationally […]
Economy
Pivot Program offers detailed help for those starting new businesses
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs urges businesses to attend today’s session in 6th District Anyone starting or expanding a restaurant, tavern, liquor store, or convenience store should make plans to […]
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of […]
Arts & Entertainment
Photos and Video now available from Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Groundbreaking of the new $78M Associated Bank Theater Center
This weekend Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) broke ground on its new $78MAssociated Bank Theater Center ahead of their annual Curtain Call Ball Saturday night. Over 100 guests celebrated this major milestone […]
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope. By Nadira Jamerson, […]
Local News
Downtown Dining Week returns May 30 – June 6
Downtown Dining Week is back for its 18th year! The weeklong event coordinated by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 returns Thursday, May 30 – Thursday, June 6 and features more than 30 […]
Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls
Statement of Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman […]
National
Experts Weigh-in on Mounting Concerns of Impending U.S. Civil War
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil […]