By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Like most freshman in high school, Amari Vinson couldn’t wait for her senior year, but it wasn’t just for the typical reasons. As a senior, Vinson would finally be able to … [Read more...]
‘These Vaccines Work’: National Leaders Talk COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children, many … [Read more...]
‘It’s so joyful’: Black Arts MKE Prepares to Debut Annual “Black Nativity” Production
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with the story of the Nativity. Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem looking for a room. After a tiring search, they find a stable and it’s in that … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Fires and Stay Safe This Winter
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
‘People don’t realize how easy it is to save someone’s life’: Donate Blood at the “Music for Life” Blood Drive
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Growing up, Tyrone Miller recalled how involved his parents were when it came to blood drives. They would help arrange drives, advocate for sickle cell awareness and more, … [Read more...]
Gov. Tony Evers Kicks Off One Year to Win Weekend of Action
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers has been the governor of Wisconsin for the last three years. And he’s hoping to continue in that role in the next four years to come. While the … [Read more...]
‘These Crimes and Deaths are Preventable’: City of Milwaukee Joins the Gun Safety Consortium
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last week, Pastor Willie Davis of Invisible Reality Ministries officiated the funeral and burial of a young man who lost his life to gun violence. Davis said at the end of … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Celebrates Most Successful Solar Power Group Buy to Date
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Many people would agree that solar power is a good thing, but one of the downsides is the cost. Group buy purchases like the one the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Leaders Comment on the Passing of the Infrastructure Bill
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The digital divide has long existed in this country. While rural Americans were once thought to be the ones left behind, last year’s pandemic showed that urban families … [Read more...]
‘We Can Disrupt Together’: Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee Celebrates Disrupters at Annual Luncheon
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Dr. Joan Prince is a disrupter. In almost every professional position she, Prince has been the only – that is to say, the only woman or the only African American woman. As … [Read more...]
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