By Nyesha Stone One of the first steps to fixing up a neighborhood is knowing what to fix. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been doing neighborhood walks since she came into office. Nine years … [Read more...]
The letter that Went Viral
By Nyesha Stone Carmen Goséy wrote a letter to Rebecca Blank, the Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Madison, and it went viral. Goséy started her college career in 2014, and right away … [Read more...]
Students Free Their Mind
By Nyesha Stone A space to unwind, lay down and do yoga—UWM students get a day of relaxation before finals. University Recreation Center (UREC) and Susan G. Komen teamed together to bring … [Read more...]
Three Steps for Children’s Mental Health
By Nyesha Stone Mental health is real and anyone at any age can be diagnosed with a mental illness. In adolescents, there are many factors that contributes to a child’s mental development: … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Extravaganza a way to ‘Vendor It Up’
By Nyesha Stone It’s a mother’s gift paradise at the Mother’s Day Extravaganza. This event was created by Jackie Tate because she wanted a way to show support to her hometown Milwaukee. In 2008, … [Read more...]
Walking for the Herb
By Nyesha Stone Every year, Wisconsinites come out to show their support for the herb. This year was no different as Wisconsin residents were ready to legalize marijuana with the seventh annual … [Read more...]
The Transformation to Solar Power
By Nyesha Stone Dan Folkman, videographer, discussed the future of solar power and what it would take to get there. He even had Executive Director of Renew Wisconsin Tyler Huebner give a quick … [Read more...]
Dontre Day – A Time for Celebration
By Nyesha Stone A time for celebration, laughter and don’t forget the music. Dontre Day is a time to remember the life of Dontre Hamilton, and to also bring the community together. Dontre … [Read more...]
‘Cancer Can’t Stop Her’ Nieves the fighter
By Nyesha Stone A two-time survivor, Maria Nieves is the definition of a fighter. Nieves was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and then 10 years later in 2015. It wasn’t until her … [Read more...]
A New Culture-It’s Time To Get Plugged In
By Nyesha Stone Garahbrie Wesley and Keynen Butler wanted to bring some of their hometown’s culture to their school, so they created Plugged In. Wesley and Butler were born and raised in … [Read more...]