By Maricha Harris Milwaukee Resident “Healthy - with 10 fingers and 10 toes” is a common response expecting parents give when asked “What do you want to have?” Well, if you asked me that question … [Read more...]
The Skylight Music Theatre features native talent
Nathaniel Stampley returns home for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess By Maricha Harris Local theatergoers will have the pleasure of witnessing Milwaukee native Nathaniel Stampley perform during … [Read more...]
Babies born ‘too small, too soon’ focus of Prematurity Awareness Month
By Kenya C. Evans Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Dozens of community members recently gathered for the last of three events at St. Mark AME Church to spread awareness about the dangers of … [Read more...]
Prevention is better than problem solving
By Maricha Harris It’s no secret. Teen pregnancy and poverty are interconnected. In fact, three major predictors of a child’s likeliness to live in poverty are 1) being born to a teen mother, 2) … [Read more...]
Learning Journey Program
Youth centered program introduces work experience By Maricha Harris Wisconsin’s economy may be struggling, but business is booming at Junior Achievement (JA) Biz Town. Recently, the Boys and … [Read more...]
Milwaukee is home for African American veterinarian
Dr. Ramard Wright is one of few minorities in Veterinary Medicine By Maricha Harris At about five or six years old Dr. Ramard Wright, DVM, had his destiny figured out, and his ambitions would … [Read more...]
Local actor flourishes in Kohl’s Wild Theater Program
By Maricha Harris If someone announced that animals could be seen at the zoo, you’d probably look at them like they were crazy for announcing what everyone knows. But if you heard you could see … [Read more...]
Milwaukee native returns home making Mother’s Day 2012 memorable
Kyle Taylor Parker returns for National Broadway tour of “In the Heights” By Maricha Harris On May 5th, just eight days before Mother’s Day Lorraine Lathen sat in the Milwaukee Theater with … [Read more...]
Community organizations, elected officials converge for job creation
Leaders take a grassroots approach to developing a Milwaukee Jobs Act By Maricha Harris Job creation was the center of discussion at a town hall meeting that was organized and hosted by several … [Read more...]
Meta House digital workshop impacts graduates & community
By Maricha Harris The more than 28,000 Milwaukee women who battle substance abuse represent more than just numbers; they represent stories. Meta House—a nonprofit organization dedicated to … [Read more...]