By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This week marked a historical moment. After more than 100 years of trying and even more attempts, lynching is finally considered a hate crime. President Joe Biden … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Takes Measures on Suicide Prevention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When Amaii Collins was in high school she didn’t feel OK. She didn’t know what was wrong, nor did she know how to broach the topic. “I didn’t know what it was like to feel … [Read more...]
Skylight Music Theatre Presents “Raisin”: A Story of Unconditional Love and Family
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with the opening line of the poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes. “What happens to a dream deferred?” The short but impactful poem has inspired many … [Read more...]
Department of Health Services Stops in Milwaukee on ‘Thank You’ Tour
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. When one looks back, those two years seem both incredibly long and unbelievably short. The nation’s survival is … [Read more...]
‘A Significant Piece to the County’s History’: Crowley Signs Legislation for Museum Funding
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Museums are keepers of the past. They house the history of yesteryear and in doing provide guidance for tomorrow. But what happens when a museum becomes a piece of history … [Read more...]
For Destiny Williams, Applying Makeup is an Act of Self-Care
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Destiny Williams didn’t always wear makeup, but one day that changed. Her confidence levels were down, so she put on some makeup. At first, she struggled but after a few … [Read more...]
Johnson and Donovan Go Head-to-Head at Turner Hall
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In a few short weeks, the City of Milwaukee will have a new mayor. The choice is between Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. “The winner of this … [Read more...]
City and County Leaders Hold First In-Person COVID-19 Meeting
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “Vaccination, vaccination, vaccination.” Those were the words spoken by Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and reiterated by several others during Milwaukee County’s first … [Read more...]
Emmett Till Antilynching Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 1955, Emmett Till, was tortured and murdered. He was a 14-year-old Black boy whose supposed crime was talking to a white woman. Emmett’s death was part of the catalyst … [Read more...]
Walter Lanier Believes There is Untapped Talent in Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city that knows its faults. Its residents are well aware of the parts of the city and the systems that are lacking, and if by chance they weren’t, someone … [Read more...]
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