By Hayley Crandall The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting a “Divas & Drag Pride Brunch” on Sunday, June 28 to celebrate the last weekend of pride month and give back to local LGBT organizations. … Read Full Article
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We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
By LaKeshia Myers Evolution is an uncomfortable process. It forces one to undergo extreme self-analysis and often places us in situations that will test friendships, relationships and the boundaries of our words with actionable deeds. Bishop … Read Full Article
COMMENTARY: Counseling Helps in Adapting to a New Norm A Healthy Mind
By Dr. Stacia’ Alexander Texas Metro News iMessenger Media The sudden call to think extremely out of the norm took nearly the entire population of the world out of their comfort zone. Many took the stance of a sincere awareness, but some … Read Full Article
“Burn’Em and The OG in the Morning” Bring a New Perspective and Citywide Sound to 102.5 FM
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes, all it takes is fate to put that one specific person in life’s path to completely alter the future. As Billboard Burn’Em hopped off an eight-year prison sentence, he had a chance to revitalize his rap career and … Read Full Article
Health Care Leaders Urge Patients to Resume Treatments Delayed by Covid-19
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 … Read Full Article
Safe and Fun Summer Activities in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Karen Stokes After being quarantined for months, the sun, blue skies and warm temperatures are calling us outdoors. However, the coronavirus is still a threat and there are concerns on how to safely engage in activities this summer. “Safer … Read Full Article
Stacey Abrams On Wisconsin, Voting and The Future of America
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As a child, Stacey Abrams’ parents used to take her and her siblings to the voting booth whenever it was an election day. It was one of her first introductions to civic engagement and politics. Years down the line, Abrams … Read Full Article
Juneteenth Now a Permanent County Holiday
Amendment to Elevate “Black Freedom Day” to a Mandatory Day Off Adopted MILWAUKEE – The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution making June 19 of every year, or “Juneteenth”, a holiday across Milwaukee County today. The action … Read Full Article
We are responsible for creating the change we need
By State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor We are currently experiencing and witnessing an important movement in our nation’s history. The recent senseless killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other Black men and … Read Full Article
Community Medical Services Joins Take Back My Meds MKE Coalition
MILWAUKEE – Community Medical Services (CMS) has joined Take Back My Meds MKE. CMS provides outpatient medical services for those recovering from addiction, including Wisconsin’s first 24-hour Opioid Treatment on Demand center. The Take Back My Meds … Read Full Article
