By Dylan Deprey As 54 Baby Trey sits in the studio, he listens to prospective beats. The thumping Milwaukee bassline punctures the subwoofers as his dreads sway. His eyes are barely visible, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Crime Stoppers Offers the Community an Opportunity to Call in Crime
By Dylan Deprey When 9th District Alderwoman Chantia Lewis’s cousin was T-boned in a hit-and-run crash two years ago, tips on the fleeing driver grew stale. “They left him there to burn in … [Read more...]
Meccah Maloh’s Mission: Master the Pad
By Dylan Deprey All Meccah Maloh needs is his Akai MPC Live and a wireless speaker to make beats. As he sits on his porch taking in the fall weather, his hands move at lighting speeds scrolling … [Read more...]
Da Example Chronicles His Life in “Growth & Development”
By Dylan Deprey “Body Gang bars is something you’ve got to deal with, 9’s everywhere like a fourth-grade field trip!” Da Example is one of Milwaukee’s longstanding battle rap vets. He has … [Read more...]
Lady Diva Offers Sanctuary at D&D Nail Lounge for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Dylan Deprey Latasha Clark felt stuck. She thought it was because she had put her dream of doing nails on hold for her children, but it wasn’t just that. She … [Read more...]
Public Safety, Pensions and Lead: Mayor Barrett Announces 2020 Budget
By Dylan Deprey As the days grow shorter, air grows crisp and leaves descend across Milwaukee’s streets, Fall has officially arrived. Along with construction crews packing up their gear and … [Read more...]
“The Forum” Talks College Students of Color, Mental Health and Institutional Responsibilities
By Dylan Deprey Laptop? Check. Futon? Check. Mini Fridge? Check. Special sheets to fit the dorm beds? Check. A college where students of color feel welcome, mentally healthy and equal to their … [Read more...]
“That’ll Be One Rep Please:” ABLE 365, A Gym For The Differently Abled
By Dylan Deprey “One…(breath)…two...(breath)…three…(breath)…four… (breath)..five!” Antonio Fore racks his 225-pound bar on the bench. He rests for thirty seconds. Then he’s back at it again. … [Read more...]
Sen. Lena Taylor Tosses Her Bid into the Ring for 2020 Milwaukee Mayor
By Dylan Deprey As State Senator Lena Taylor stood on her block at 15th and Capitol, she reminisced about the Milwaukee she grew up in. She said it was a City of opportunity, a place where … [Read more...]
Basia Rose Designs Brings the Sass to Class with “Sip and Sew”
By Dylan Deprey What happens when that favorite pair of jeans splits at the seams? Grandma might be able to do it, but it needs to be fixed fast. Whether that old sewing machine is collecting dust, … [Read more...]
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