By Ariele Vaccaro Among his numerous titles, “civil rights activist” might be William Edward Burghardt DuBois’s most influential. He’s more commonly known as W.E.B. DuBois. Although the … [Read more...]
Vision, Innovation, & Power at the Art Museum: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
By Ariele Vaccaro As the city moves into Black History Month, so will the Milwaukee Art Museum as it hosts a chic travelling exhibit called Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of the Ebony Fashion … [Read more...]
Governor Kills Kenosha Casino Project
By Ariele Vaccaro Years of effort by the Menominee Tribe to erect a casino in Kenosha came to an abrupt and fruitless end on Friday, Jan. 23. Gov. Scott Walker killed the project with four … [Read more...]
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Minority Report: What Will Walker Do for Diverse Wisconsinites?
By Ariele Vaccaro For the second time, Scott Walker held up his right hand, pledged to perform his duty as governor, and stepped into another four-year term as Wisconsin’s political leader. At … [Read more...]
Aid Abounds to the Homeless and In-Need this Winter
By Ariele Vaccaro This past week, some of us probably sat in our warm, cozy homes with a cup of hot coffee in our hands and a blanket around our shoulders. We may have looked out the window … [Read more...]
Happ Concedes, Schimel Takes AG Race
By Ariele Vaccaro During the midterm election held on November 4, Republicans swept the country for gubernatorial and U.S. Senate seats. Campaign efforts made by notable Democratic figures, like … [Read more...]
Profile: Lion King Starlet, Rashada Dawan
By Ariele Vaccaro Rashada Dawan recalls a priceless memory. She is only 8-years-old, and is joining her father at a movie theater to watch a new animated Disney film called “The Lion … [Read more...]
Dontre Hamilton’s killer, Chris Manney terminated, but files appeal
by Ariele Vaccaro The police officer responsible for the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in April isn’t going to leave the force without a fight. He filed an appeal for his … [Read more...]
Milwaukee to Hire 35 New Police Officers
By Ariele Vaccaro Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is encouraging Milwaukee residents of diverse backgrounds to apply for a number of new public employee positions, including police officers, police … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Native One of Three African-American Vets in City
By Ariele Vaccaro Dr. Wright is one of only three African-American veterinarians in Milwaukee county. The reason for that, Wright said, is that many intelligent African-American college … [Read more...]
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