By Ariele Vaccaro In the spirit of Disability Mentoring Day, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) highlighted an initiative that helps young Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … [Read more...]
Federal Grant for Milwaukee Fathers Renewed for Another Five Years
By Ariele Vaccaro County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Child Support Services last Thursday announced that Milwaukee would be renewed for a five-year federal grant to help fathers … [Read more...]
Frontrunners Spar, then Shake Hands During Most Watched Democratic Debate
By Ariele Vaccaro Though Wednesday evening’s Democratic debate hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper didn’t shake up the race all that much, the audience was still able to see the two frontrunners … [Read more...]
In Preview: Artist Returns to Milwaukee to Raise Awareness for Homeless Community
By Ariele Vaccaro For Chicago photographer Lloyd “Flow” Johnson, art is more than expression. It’s a way to bring communities together in a supportive, impactful way and turn strangers into … [Read more...]
“300 Strong” Combines Power of Black Male Advocacy Groups
By Ariele Vaccaro Washington Park looked like a sea of gold on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Black male youth in matching gold t-shirts reading “300 Strong” spent the day enjoying each other’s talents … [Read more...]
“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless
By Ariele Vaccaro While Milwaukee’s homeless began thinking about the winter to come this past week, other residents finally began thinking about the homeless. As part of Milwaukee Film … [Read more...]
“HistoryMaker” Dr. Joan Prince Urges High School Students to Think Beyond Their Zip Code
By Ariele Vaccaro For hematologist and University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) Vice Chancellor Dr. Joan Prince, the best part of being a HistoryMaker is being able to speak to young crowds … [Read more...]
Single Mom Who Beat Breast Cancer Becomes Advocate for Milwaukee Women’s Health
By Ariele Vaccaro Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Milwaukee resident and single mom of four adult children Khasema Johnson never felt bad for herself. “I never had a why … [Read more...]
Scott Walker Drops Out of Presidential Race with Less Than One Percent in Polls
By Ariele Vaccaro This past Tuesday evening, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced that he would suspend his bid for the presidency and drop out of the 2016 race. This news comes on the … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: Grassroots Organization Aims to Break Cycle of Domestic Violence in Milwaukee
By Ariele Vaccaro Domestic violence is a cycle, said Terry Strodthoff, but a cycle that can be broken. Strodthoff is the founder and executive director of the Alma Center in Milwaukee. The … [Read more...]
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