By Dylan Deprey While growing up, Tina “Ms. Jazzi” Nixon and Shelly Conley uncovered a love for poetry. Nixon lived in Chicago, and later cultivated her career as a spoken word poet in … [Read more...]
“The Rise, the Fall, the Comeback” Coo Coo Cal tells all in new Documentary
By Dylan Deprey Flash back to September 18, 2001. Milwaukee rapper, Coo Coo Cal, releases his second album, “Disturbed,” on Tommy Boy Records, with the single, “My Projects.” The bassline … [Read more...]
Harambee Hosts Seventh Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair
By Dylan Deprey, and Ethan Duran Excitement floated through the air, as Ajamou Butler walked along the Rose Park basketball courts prepping for the 7th Annual Heal the Hood. Wafts of barbecue … [Read more...]
Weak Bars? Don’t Mess with the Bull
By Dylan Deprey Larry Bull’s eyes were laser focused the moment he stepped into the ring. Though it was only the second battle on the docket, it was the main event and one the rap battle … [Read more...]
Black Panthers 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza Pampers Deserving Mothers
By Dylan Deprey There is no bond stronger than a mother’s unconditional love. Even after the hugs and laughs, and tears and tantrums, when that bond is torn in a moment’s notice, seconds become … [Read more...]
State Sen. Lena Taylor Continues Legislative Fight, Despite “Political Lynching”
By Dylan Deprey When State Senator Lena Taylor asked for a superior about bad customer service during an early April visit at the Wells Fargo on Wisconsin Ave., she thought she was asking for … [Read more...]
Community Brainstorming Creates Conversation for Proposed Policing
By Dylan Deprey What began as the usual back-and-forth question portion of the monthly Community Brainstorming at the St. Matthew’s C.M.E. Church basement, ended in silence as a quiet voice … [Read more...]
“Black Men Don’t Jump” Speaks on the Silence and Stigmas in Black Mental Health
By Dylan Deprey It was the moment after Pastor Greg Washington thrust his fist threw a wall, that he knew something was not right. Though it was not clear to him until that moment, the signs … [Read more...]
No Headlights, Sheds Light on Community and Police Relations
By Dylan Deprey Quelle Robinson’s Facebook post began with the title, “04/08/2018 a day I’ll never forget.” Below the post was a 42 minute Facebook live video shot from the backseat of a … [Read more...]
“53206: Milwaukee” Premieres at Charlotte Black Film Festival
By Dylan Deprey The stories from the 53206 are plentiful, but tragic. Some include talent and passion yet end with family behind bars and in caskets. Some stories have hope, but when home is a … [Read more...]
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