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MADISON– This holiday season, the Wisconsin Lottery is working with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University to build awareness that lottery products are not an appropriate gift for minors.
Wisconsin has joined more than 140 lotteries and non-lottery organizations in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign to raise awareness about the risks of buying lottery tickets for children.
During December, participating organizations will educate communities about the problems associated with youth gambling and support responsible gambling practices.
The Wisconsin Lottery will use media relations, social media, digital in-store messaging, and retailer communications to underscore the message that Lottery tickets aren’t child’s play.
“We are proud to join the lottery community to support the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign. Lottery tickets are not a gift for minors,” said Wisconsin Lottery Director Cindy Polzin.
The Wisconsin Lottery has a long-standing commitment to responsible gaming and has partnered with the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) on problem gambling education for more than 15 years and currently has a Responsible Gaming Level 2 Certification with the World Lottery Association.
“The December Gift Responsibly Campaign is an important way to encourage responsible gambling,” said Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Rose Blozinski.
“Underage gambling is a serious problem and we applaud the Wisconsin Lottery’s continued efforts to discourage youth involvement in any form of gambling.”
Individuals struggling with a gambling problem can reach out for confidential help by calling the Problem Gambling Helpline at 800-GAMBLE-5 (800-426-2535) or TEXT 850-888-HOPE (850-888-4673). Information is also available at wi-problemgamblers.org.
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is inviting residents to submit nominations for the 2023 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards. Nominees can be individuals or groups that work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee.
“Recognizing people and organizations that help make our neighborhoods and our lives better is always important, and we have a large presence of talented and dedicated people and groups who help make the 6thDistrict such an amazing place to live, work and visit,” Alderwoman Coggs said.
“The Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards are an important way in which we can acknowledge the hard work of those groups and individuals,” the Alderwoman said.
The awards are named for the late Dr. James G. White, who lived in the 6th District and served as a county supervisor and the regional vice president of WestCare Wisconsin Harambee Community Center. He facilitated countless neighborhood projects and programs and always used his gifts, talents and knowledge to improve and empower his community.
Four awards will be presented to 6th District residents, one to a community organization and one to a block club, all of which will have contributed to making their neighborhood a better place. Alderwoman Coggs will announce the honorees at the 6th District Town Hall meeting in January 2024.
Nomination forms are available online at Milwaukee.gov/differencemakers, or by calling the Alderwoman’s office at (414) 286-2994 to receive a hard copy of the form by mail. Nominations for the Difference Makers Awards will be accepted from now until the close of business on Friday, January 5, 2024.
By Kathy Gaillard
Gaulien Smith, owner of one of Milwaukee’s most popular barbershops—Gee’s Clippers—has been cutting hair since he was 12 years old. He started out cutting his own hair and as he got good at it, it became a ‘side hustle’ for him but he never gave serious thought to becoming a barber. Growing up with five brothers and a sister, word of his skills quickly spread.
“I had no real plan. I didn’t decide to make it a career until I was about 20 years old. I attended real estate school for a time but wasn’t happy with that. It wasn’t until my mother told me that I should stop running from being a barber because I was so good at it that I decided to pursue it. I talked with my next door neighbor, who was a barber, and decided to go to school for cosmetology,” said Smith.
Apparently his mother was right. After finishing school, Smith eventually opened two barbershops, before moving to his current location on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in 2017.
“I liked the aesthetics of the building and the location. The square footage enabled me to fit all 30 barbers and stylists under one roof and it’s more economical,” said Smith.
These days Gee’s Clippers is a hub of activity and not just for styling and cutting hair. Smith’s shop has become a community treasure, stepping in and stepping up to meet the needs of the Black community, and particularly focusing on men’s health— physical and mental. During the COVID-19 pandemic Gee’s Clippers became a site for vaccines and other resources. And, post-pandemic, they’ve revived many of the programs and services offered to the community, including a popular ‘safe space’ for men called “Real Men, Real Talk,” where every third Monday, as many as 150 men gather between 5-7 p.m. to break bread together and have tough conversations.
“This is a space where guys can be themselves and talk with other men without feeling self-conscious. They encourage and empower one another,” said Smith.
Wisconsin Community Services and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative (MFI) sponsor Real Men, Real Talk, which begins with a meal prepared and served by women, then the women leave, and concludes with men discussing tough issues and challenges. The retreats have been so beneficial that plans are underway to go up north with the men on a two-day retreat in 2024.
“Real Men, Real Talk has definitely picked up a lot of traction over the past five years. We are exploring ways to curb a lot of the violence and negative state of the community.
“There are two institutions that can change the trajectory of our community—barbershops and churches. Barbershops are one of a few places where men can go and be themselves; it’s their safe haven. It is one of the few places where a man allows another man into his personal space. The barber-client relationship is one of the closest relationships a man has, even closer than his doctor. Over time those relationships grow. My average client has been coming here for 15 years and I’ve been cutting the hair of a few men for 25-30 years,” said Smith.
In Smith’s opinion, COVID-19 has impacted and traumatized youth in ways that most people can’t comprehend.
“The pandemic made the state of our youth even worse. Pre-pandemic, students were able to talk to teachers, counselors and others, but during the pandemic schools were virtual for two years, many youth were unable to see therapists, and unprepared students were passed on to the next grade level. There was no place for youth to go, because the YMCA and Boys & Girls’ Clubs were closed. The effects of this will be felt for years to come. Throughout the pandemic youth were surrounded by the dysfunction within their households for a year or more, without respite.
“Individuals who know better, need to do better. Individually, we have to do more, and I actually see fragments of the community changing. As long as we understand the power we have as barbershops and everyday men to care enough to address those young men or women, this can be a better place. But we all need to get involved,” said Smith.
Gee’s Clippers is doing its part. That is why Gaulien Smith and his business are diamonds in our community.
Bill No. 873 will integrate media literacy content into the existing mathematics, science, and history-social science curriculum frameworks.
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia
California has enacted a law mandating the inclusion of media literacy education in the K–12 curriculum, which state officials called a proactive approach to address the growing challenge of misinformation. The legislation, known as Bill No. 873, received approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom in October and is set to take effect in January 2024.
The bill, which Assemblymember Marc Berman, a Democrat representing San Mateo County in Northern California, spearheaded, emphasizes the urgent need for students to distinguish between fact and fiction, particularly in the digital age where misinformation has become more pervasive.
Bill No. 873 will integrate media literacy content into the existing mathematics, science, and history-social science curriculum frameworks. According to Berman, the objective is to empower students to navigate the complex online information landscape, fostering a generation equipped to evaluate and counteract misinformation critically.
In a statement posted on his official website, Berman emphasized the significance of incorporating media literacy into the educational framework. “Teaching media literacy is a key strategy to support our children, their families, and our society that are inundated with misinformation and disinformation on social media networks and digital platforms,” Berman stated.
The escalating levels of distrust in the media and the tangible consequences of online misinformation underscore the urgency of such education, the assemblyman stated. He pointed to the real-world impacts that have transpired due to the unchecked spread of misinformation, citing examples ranging from climate denial to vaccine conspiracy theories and even the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol.
According to the National Association for Media Literacy, media literacy builds upon traditional literacy and offers new forms of reading and writing. Media literacy empowers people to be critical thinkers and makers, effective communicators, and active citizens. “Our children live in a world of powerful 24/7 media. In addition to children’s exposure to traditional forms of media and advertisements like television, print (magazines, books), and billboards, new media has exploded in recent years. Over the last decade, there has been a drastic increase in the amount of time children and youth are engaging with media, particularly digital media,” officials at Media Literacy Now wrote on their website.
“Children ages 2 to 8 spend an average of two hours per day, children between 8 and 12 spend four to six hours, and adolescents over 12 years old spend an average of seven to nine hours per day, according to recent research.” Officials at the advocacy group, Media Literacy Now, noted that media is everywhere, and technology is a part of life. However, they stressed that, with children spending such large amounts of time online and in front of screens, they are exposed to messages and information that can hurt their health and well-being and prevent them from becoming empowered and engaged citizens. “The negative impact that media can have on our children is profound,” officials stated.
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
– Jeremiah 32:27
Bishop Sedgwick Daniels stands as an esteemed ecclesiastical figure, renowned for his profound contributions to the Church Of God In Christ and the communities under his pastoral care in the regions of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois.
With an illustrious ecclesiastical journey characterized by unyielding dedication, Bishop Daniels’ biography unfolds as follows: Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, nurtured under the guidance of the late John and Supervisor Kathryn Daniels, has emerged as a significant figure in the ecclesiastical realm.
He held the esteemed position of Pastor at the Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ and served as the visionary prelate of Wisconsin First Jurisdiction, encompassing Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
His dedication extended to the uppermost levels of church leadership, where he assumed the role of member of the General Board for the Church Of God In Christ.
Bishop Daniels has exhibited an extraordinary capacity for leadership, most notably evidenced by the remarkable expansion of Wisconsin First Jurisdiction during his tenure.
The jurisdiction has flourished, transcending from a modest 39 congregations to an impressive roster of over 100 thriving churches and ministries.
Noteworthy are Bishop Daniels’ collaborative team methodologies and his active participation in global ministries, which have significantly contributed to the cohesive success of the Church Of God In Christ, while faithfully embracing his divine mandate.
On the local front, his unwavering focus on ministry excellence has precipitated the establishment of a pioneering urban ministry prototype.
This leadership has provided forward-looking guidance for faith-based communities, spearheading holistic methodologies to sustain progressive outcomes.
Bishop Daniels’ impact extends far beyond the confines of his ecclesiastical charge.
Through a multiplicity of innovative developments, partnerships, and collaborations, he has systematically dismantled cultural, financial, ecumenical, and familial barriers, resulting in transformative change.
Education held great importance for Bishop Sedgwick Daniels.
He possessed a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Organizational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Ministry.
In addition to his academic achievements, he held numerous certifications, licenses, and honorary degrees.
Bishop Daniels, a strong advocate for education, actively promoted it as a leader within his church, school, and jurisdiction.
He also made significant contributions beyond his ecclesiastical roles, serving as the Chairman and Director of the North Milwaukee Bank.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field, Bishop Daniels has been honored by various institutions and communities.
Notably, the City of Milwaukee recognized his outstanding service with the Distinguished Martin Luther King Drum Major Award, and St. Paul Church of God in Christ presented him with the prestigious Louis Henry Ford Leadership Award.
These accolades are just a glimpse of the many honors bestowed upon him throughout his distinguished career.
Beyond his remarkable achievements, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, a multifaceted individual and noted author, shared his wisdom and insights with the world through his writings.
He was also a gifted psalmist, using his musical talents to inspire and uplift others.
As an educator, he continued to shape the minds and hearts of those he encountered, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many.
Bishop Sedgwick Daniels embodied excellence in education, leadership, and service, making a significant mark in various fields that enriched the lives of those he touches.
In addition to his ecclesiastical endeavors, Bishop Daniels leveraged his business acumen and religious insights in the capacity of board directorship across more than 15 esteemed organizations and corporations.
This was a testament to his sagacity honed through his Alabama Baptist and Wisconsin Pentecostal roots, bestowed upon him by his esteemed parents, John and Kathryn Daniels, as well as his revered grandparents, Reverend General and Inez Townsel and Mrs. Hattie Marshal Daniels.
Amidst the multitude of global and community challenges he successfully addresses, Bishop Daniels is lauded for his godly humility, substantial personal sacrifice, and inspirational philosophy encapsulated in the simple yet profound declaration that “There is nothing too hard for God!”
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to support two projects dear to Bishop Daniels‘ heart; Education and the Institute of the Preservation of African American Music and Arts, via the website, www.sedgwickdaniels.com
On Capitol Hill, the heated debate reached fever pitch, underscoring the importance and pressure surrounding the legislative maneuver.
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia
House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle rallied behind newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to avert a government shutdown, deferring the GOP’s fight for deep spending cuts until after the holiday season. On Capitol Hill, the heated debate reached fever pitch, underscoring the importance and pressure surrounding the legislative maneuver.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, addressing the chamber before the vote, criticized far-right MAGA Republicans, who opposed the bill. “If you don’t believe in governance, you’re okay with this. When we had the three weeks of no action on the floor because… we didn’t have a speaker, they were okay with that because they don’t believe in governance,” Pelosi said in slamming Republicans.
Far right hard-liners reportedly pushed for Johnson to include budget cuts as part of his two-tiered continuing resolution plan. GOP Rep. Chip Roy of Texas denounced Johnson’s bill. “It’s a 100% clean. And I 100% oppose,” Roy tweeted. “My opposition to the clean CR just announced by the Speaker to the @HouseGOP cannot be overstated. Funding Pelosi level spending & policies for 75 days — for future “promises.”
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois emphasized the potential consequences of a government shutdown, highlighting that it would result in no pay for federal workers, including military personnel, slower TSA security checks ahead of Thanksgiving, and a lack of funding for critical programs like SNAP. “This must be averted,” Krishnamoorthi asserted.
The day’s events were as high on controversy as they were on tension, with recently ousted Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy allegedly engaging in a physical altercation with Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee in the halls of Congress. “It was just a cheap shot by a bully,” Burchett said. “And then I chased after him. And we had a few words.” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), who orchestrated McCarthy’s removal, called for an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into McCarthy’s actions.
In a separate incident, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) challenged the Teamsters president to a brawl during a Senate hearing, prompting Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to intervene and demand Mullin to “sit down.”
Ultimately, House Democratic leadership endorsed Speaker Johnson’s two-step continuing resolution in a statement, describing it as “devoid of harmful cuts and free of extreme right-wing policy riders.” They pledged their support, urging Congress to unite in advancing supplemental national security and domestic policy funding requested by President Joe Biden.
The two-step continuing resolution extends funding for part of the government, including the Departments of Agriculture, Transportation and Veterans Affairs, through Jan. 19. It also funds the Department of Defense and other remaining parts of the government through Feb. 2.
The U.S. government faced the risk of running out of funds at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday if the House failed to pass a continuing resolution. The potential shutdown would impact publicly funded agencies, causing work stoppages and leaving employees without pay.
“I want to cut spending right now, and I would like to put policy riders on the bill,” Johnson demanded. “But when you have a three-vote majority — as we do right now — we don’t have the votes. So, what we need to do is avoid the government shutdown.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters he wanted the Senate to vote on the bill “as soon as possible.”
By State Sen. Lena Taylor
You might be surprised to learn that the word “slavery” is actually a fixture in the Wisconsin constitution.
In ARTICLE I., the DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, in the section after a provision on equality and ‘inherent rights,’ is the second issue that the state constitution addresses: SLAVERY.
At first glance, it’s summed up in just two words: ‘Slavery prohibited.’ However further reading is required to understand the full context of those two words.
Article 1, Section 2, states: “There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude in this state, otherwise than for the punishment of crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted”.
Right there—in black on white parchment—rests a provision that allows an exemption to the slavery prohibition rule.
The “Exception Clause,” also known as the “Punishment Clause,” made it possible for slavery to be used as a method of punishment, allowing the government to legally subject incarcerated people, across the United States, into forced labor.
Ratified in 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in America, “except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted,” and numerous states adopted the same language.
Former slaveholding states used the exception as a loophole to reclaim people who had been previously enslaved and whom had sought safe harbor in free states, like Wisconsin.
Pro-slavery sympathizers, living on the borders of free and slave states, used the language as an opportunity to keep a form of de facto slavery, by creating and enforcing laws that disproportionately penalized Black Americans.
Enslavers could ensure that they continued to get free labor off the backs of, often wrongfully, convicted people.
While the Wisconsin Department of Corrections does not use slave labor, they are legally permitted to do so under current law.
This has to change, but modifications to the state constitution does not come easy.
To remove the slavery provision, amendments to the constitution must be adopted by two successive legislatures and then ratified by the electorate in a statewide election.
As a part of a larger Conditions of Confinement Package of bills, along with fellow coauthors, I re-introduced a resolution to amend our constitution.
The amendment would strike the last 15 words of Article I, Section 2, and finally put an end to the ugly legacy of slavery, Wisconsin would join states like Tennessee, Alabama, Oregon and Vermont, who have all decided to make changes to their constitutions, in the past year.
The Wisconsin constitution has been amended 148 times, since the state was founded in 1848. It was last amended in April 2023. After 176 years, I hope we can all agree that it’s time to remove any reference to slavery.
Change starts with the passing of LRB 5017/1, re: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration).
It may come as a surprise to learn that during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries slavery existed in the region that would become the state of Wisconsin.
Over this period, thousands of enslaved African Americans or enslaved American Indians lived and worked in this region. Although their lives and histories have been obscured, enslaved men and women helped build some of the most important industries in the state.
French fur traders were the first to introduce chattel slavery to the region. They brought hundreds of enslaved African Americans and Kaskaskias, Meskwaki, Pawnee, and others into the region from the 1670s to 1763. When the British took control after the French and Indian War (1754-63), over 400 enslaved African Americans entered what would become the state of Wisconsin against their will. These men and women were brought to this region as laborers supporting the British fur trade. After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed United States drafted the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 to govern the territories on the frontier of the new country, including the lands that would become Wisconsin.
The Northwest Ordinance forbade the owning of slaves, but lax enforcement permitted slavery to continue in the region.
Chattel slavery increased during the Lead Rush in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, supporting an economic boom in southwest Wisconsin and neighboring parts of Iowa and Illinois.
Because the Northwest Ordinance stipulated that statehood was dependent on population, the population spike associated with the lead rush helped transform Wisconsin into a territory and then a state by 1848.
Prominent figures in Wisconsin history were connected to this history of slavery and lead mining. Henry Dodge (Dodgeville), John Rountree (Platteville) and George W. Jones (Sinsinawa) all came to the region in the 1820s to mine and process lead. Each brought enslaved individuals with them from Missouri or Kentucky.
Henry Dodge, for example, arrived in the Wisconsin Territory in 1827 from Missouri and brought five enslaved individuals with him. Toby, Tom, Lear, Jim, and Joe were held in bondage in the Wisconsin Territory, working as smelters at Dodge’s furnace.
Dodge had promised to free the five men if they would work a short time at his smelting furnace. Instead, Dodge held them in captivity for twelve years despite the prohibition of slaveholding in the region. he five individuals were finally freed on April 11, 1838. The lead industry was already in decline when slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.
Of the approximately 100 African Americans who worked with lead in nineteenth-century Wisconsin, most gained their freedom by 1842. Toby, Tom, Lear, Jim and Joe remained to work in the lead industry for years beyond 1838 as free Wisconsinites soon to be joined by freemen like James D. Williams. By 1860, the African American population in Wisconsin had grown to 1,200, all of whom were free.
—This article is courtesy of ‘Wisconsin 101,’ a collaborate public history project created through a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison history department, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Wisconsin Public Radio’s ‘Wisconsin Life’ program.
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman was injured in a car accident earlier this week. He was a passenger in the police squad driven by a 56-year-old male officer. Their vehicle was struck from behind at a traffic light at 68th and Silver Springs Drive. Witnesses at the scene state the chief got out of the squad and set on the curb. One subject asked the chief was he okay. The chief responded that his back was hurt, and he was holding his head. Both were conveyed to the hospital for treatment. The striking driver did stay on the scene and was cooperating with the investigation. The chief was just leaving the District Four police station attending a reckless driving meeting and news conference with the mayor and several aldermen. The Milwaukee County Sheriff is investigating the accident. Mayor Johnson stated, “we did not need this type of reminder that all drivers need to slow down and increase caution on our roadways.”
One reason for the news conference was a crash that killed three women last week on the northside. A vehicle ran a flashing red light before the collision. The suspect was arrested. This was the fifth fatal crash in the past week or so. A total of seven people has died in those crashes. Officials at the news conference attributed the recent deaths to reckless driving and speeding. At the news conference Chief Norman said work by city officials continues to make a difference in reckless driving. He also stated everyone in the community needed to be involved in addressing the problem. Another reason for the news conference was to expand the law signed this past spring in Madison regarding towing vehicles. The vehicle must be owned by the driver and that driver must have outstanding fines related to reckless driving. Milwaukee officials want those restrictions removed. “It signals that the city’s intent to treat reckless driving as a criminal act deserving of consequences,” Common Council President Jose Perez said on expanding the towing law.
Reckless driving has emerged as one of the city’s pressing safety issues. Deaths and injuries have gone up in the past several years. In 2021, 67 people were killed in crashes, in 2022, 77 deaths and so far, this year 67. The mayor added, “we cannot, and we will not, accept the current frequency of reckless driving that we are seeing in our community”.
By Kathy Gaillard
“The children of the village will burn it down to feel the warmth of its love,” is an African proverb that Bishop Walter Harvey references to illustrate the impetus for Upstart Kitchen, a project that evolved out of the 2016 civil disturbance in the Sherman Park neighborhood. After dialogues with youth and community residents, a group of pastors and community leaders, including Bishop Harvey, put their heads together to address their concerns and Upstart Kitchen emerged.
Prism Economic Development Corporation (PRISM) was incorporated in 2011 to provide the Sherman Park Community access to resources that result in sustained economic growth and human flourishing. Upstart Kitchen was founded by Prism.
“The seeds for Upstart Kitchen grew out of a cry for justice and has subsequently manifested itself economically. Upstart Kitchen is a food business incubator that has exceeded capacity and now has a long waiting list of potential entrepreneurs,” said Lorrie Towns, Upstart Kitchen’s Operations Manager.
Located at 4323 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Upstart Kitchen currently has 16 active members in the kitchen that fit into one of three categories—pre-venture, first-year entrepreneur, and established venture. Towns said that the goal is to maintain an equal number of entrepreneurs in each category.
Participants are expected to grow their businesses while operating out of Upstart Kitchen, which usually takes about five years. Some ventures grow in less time and sometimes it takes more than five years for vendors to move into their own space.
“We check in with participants and offer support services or resources. If a business has not grown within five years, we evaluate them to help mitigate obstacles that may be preventing their growth. Some of our members began producing food products as a “side hustle”, but to become a legitimate business, they need to operate out of a licensed facility. Upstart provides them with the space so that they can grow their business. Some members choose to continue operating with only a limited clientele” said Towns.
Individuals interested in Upstart Kitchen can sign up online for a virtual kitchen tour. Following the tour, they can begin the pre-application process which includes completing a health department application, obtaining a seller’s permit, and providing business documents, i.e., proof of LLC or tax documents.
“The application process costs between $300 and $1200. WWBIC or BizStart will assist individuals with the documents. The Health Department evaluates the kitchen space, which varies depending on their category of food service, such as a baker, caterer, or food truck.
After acceptance, a tiered program determines participants’ rent. For example, food trucks pay $100 a month and participants using eight hours of kitchen time are charged $112. Fees increase to upwards of $800 for full-time use.
Currently, using a scheduling program called Food Corridor, four vendors can work in the kitchen simultaneously and the facility is open 24 hours a day. Due to increased demand, Upstart Kitchen opened a second location across the street for high volume users.
“Plans are underway for Prism EDC to prepare youth for careers in the culinary industry under a program called Brigade MKE. The program will help youth ‘sharpen’ their culinary skills by preparing meals for Upstart Kitchen’s partnership with Children’s Hospital which offers nutrition classes to youth. Brigade MKE will also help youth transition into employment after training,” said Amari Malone, Communications Manager for Prism.
Recently Upstart Kitchen won two MANDI awards—for economic development and the “People’s Choice.” The verdict is in—Upstart Kitchen is a true gem in this community, growing entrepreneurial ‘diamonds’ and grooming youth in the culinary arts.
For more information about Upstart Kitchen call (414) 252-0014 or visit our website https://www.upstartkitchen.org