By Nyesha Stone If you’re from Milwaukee, and you travel, and you’re black, then I’m sure you’ve heard the question, “There’s black people in Wisconsin?” Yes, there are black people in … [Read more...]
Painting with Jazz West
By Nyesha Stone Many of us were drawing by age the of six, but not many of us stuck with that talent into our adult years. Jasmine West (Jazz West) is different because once she started … [Read more...]
Change Starts Within
By Nyesha Stone A death that started a movement. It was August 13, 2016 when Sylville Smith was shot dead by former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown. This incident led to a … [Read more...]
The First to Do It
By Nyesha Stone Lishawndra “Passion” Franklin is an entrepreneur who owns Milwaukee’s first mobile boutique: Passionsattire. “I’m on wheels [and] I’m convenient,” said Franklin. “I can come … [Read more...]
Youth Voices Still Going Strong
By Nyesha Stone The youth tend to lose their voices to the crowd, which is why Dasha Kelly Hamilton made an outlet to give their voices back. Hamilton created Still Waters Collective (SWC) in … [Read more...]
HashTagLunchBag is Simply Giving Time
By Nyesha Stone Some people say if they had more money they would do more for their community, but Flow Johnson, owner of the After Gallery, doesn’t think that’s necessarily true. “You don’t … [Read more...]
It’s More Than Just Art
By Nyesha Stone In a city that is known for violence, potholes and beer, muralist Tia Richardson see’s Milwaukee for so much more. She was born and raised in the 414, and she will continue to … [Read more...]
A Hood Delicacy
By Nyesha Stone It’s a sunny summer day in Milwaukee and the kids on the block have empty soda cans and a basketball. Now one might question: “what do those items have in common?” Well these … [Read more...]
You’ve Been Vatofied
By Nyesha Stone When fashion is the topic of discussion, Milwaukee isn’t usually on that list. Milwaukee might not be the first city someone thinks of when it comes to fashion, but that doesn’t … [Read more...]
The Silver Lining
By Nyesha Stone Sometimes when we have a goal it’s not always easy to accomplish. No matter how hard you fight, it just seems like you’re getting nowhere. Then after a while you feel completely … [Read more...]
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