By Dylan Deprey On the heels of the August 2017 leaked Department of Justice (DOJ) draft report, that solidified many of the communities longstanding issues with Milwaukee Police Department and the … [Read more...]
Mikey Cody Apollo, Stays Humble as “Black Girls, Silence and Other Things Made of Gold” Marks One-Year-Anniversary
By Dylan Deprey As Mikey Cody Apollo, poet and published author, scrolled through her Facebook feed, she noticed an associate had tagged her in a post about an upcoming Woman and Gender … [Read more...]
Community Packs Court Room: Vaun Mayes, Community Activist, charged in firebomb plot, released
By Dylan Deprey It was only four days after Vaun Mayes, Program the Park youth program founder, was pulled from his residence by federal agents. He was back in federal court for the third time … [Read more...]
Fake Weed Named “K2” affects Milwaukee and Midwest
By Dylan Deprey As the second half of June rolled around, local area hospitals saw a spike in severe bleeding cases. From never-ending bloody noses, to extremely heavy menstrual cycles, these … [Read more...]
Three Decades in, Sherman Park Father’s Day Celebration Promotes Strong Families and Positivity
By Dylan Deprey Father’s Day can be a different experience for everyone. For some, it is celebrating and barbecuing in the backyard with their dad. For others, it can be an emotional day, … [Read more...]
My Sista’s KeepHer’s 3rd Annual F.I.R.E. Awards Honors Trailblazers, Inspires Future Leaders
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...]
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