In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Common Council will hold a special program at the beginning of its next regular meeting set for Tuesday, March 19 at 9 a.m. […]
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It’s probably of no consequence to most Black Milwaukeeans. Still, a Germantown referendum calling for a tax increase to support the hiring of four new police officers foretells a cultural […]
I was a bit diffident about participating in the Solider to Civilian Sunday Wellness program at the Sherman Phoenix. While I had agreed to write an article about the […]
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Education
Fellowship in Teaching Artistry Empowers Emerging Black and Latino Musicians
New program announces first two fellows, Mikhail Johnson and Mauricio Franco; Applications open for third fellow position MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is delighted to announce its new […]
Teaching Honest History: Kids Can Handle the Truth
Teachers are leading the push back against anti-Black censorship and book bans because students deserve more than whitewashed history. Opinion by ERIC DUNCAN, courtesy of wordinblack.com This year, we commemorate Black History Month […]
Health
Thousands of Wisconsinites Risk Muscle Mass Loss with New Weight loss Drugs, Warns Expert
New generation rapid weight loss treatments strip away not just fat, but also precious muscle mass. Google Trends data reveals a surge in curiosity across the state. 7 tips on how best […]
How a colorblind health care system results in Black death
By KHALIL THOMAS, courtesy of thegrio.com OPINION: Inequities in health care — from devices that don’t consider darker skin tones to our exclusions from trials and studies — require that we […]
Economy
The best way to take care of and improve your credit!
Your credit score can determine your financial mobility; use these tips to learn how to improve and maintain yours. By Jennifer Streaks It is more expensive to borrow money in […]
Renters concerned as Texas company buys up homes in predominantly Black Milwaukee neighborhoods
By PrincessSafiya Byers, courtesy of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service The multibillion-dollar VineBrook Homes Trust Inc. made its way into Milwaukee in 2019 and now owns about 1,000 single-family homes, primarily on […]
Arts & Entertainment
Meet the scientist protecting women of color from the wrong side of AI!
In 2023, computer scientist and artist, Dr. Joy Buolamwini, was named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential people in AI” for good reason — prejudice that’s often baked into this […]
LeBron James, Drake Join Forces with PGA TOUR Enterprises
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia NBA superstar LeBron James, music icon Drake, and some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment have signed on […]
Local News
Harboring Growth: How the first Black Port Milwaukee Director is breaking records
Jackie Q. Carter is the first person of color and the first woman to serve as Port Milwaukee Director in 189 years of operation By Susan Kim, courtesy of TMJ4 […]
President Joe Biden awards grant to Milwaukee to transform 6th Street into complete street
During his visit to Milwaukee Wednesday, President Joe Biden highlighted a grant allocation that his administration recently approved that will allow the city to transform a 2.6 -mile stretch of […]
National
In Celebration of Black History Month, PGA of America Golf Professional Ira Molayo Leads by Example
Newly elected Vice President of Northern Texas PGA Section is first Black Officer of the Section FRISCO, Texas — Ira Molayo was introduced to golf at seven by his mother […]