By Srijan Sen Born in Princeton, New Jersey, civil rights activist, actor, singer, lawyer and athlete, Paul Leroy Robeson was nothing short of a controversial American gem with a captivating … [Read more...]
International Student ‘Trump Effect’ Concerns UW-Milwaukee
By Harald Reynolds and Ryan Ramos In what is being called a ‘Trump effect,’ applications of international students at UW-Milwaukee for Fall 2017 compared to Fall 2016. According to an … [Read more...]
Bucks Arena Deal Moves on to Walker’s Desk
By Srijan Sen The bill to provide partial public funding for the new Bucks arena has passed the state assembly by a 52- 34 margin. Pending the approval of Gov. Walker and the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Senate Approves Arena Deal for the Bucks – with Changes
By Srijan Sen The Wisconsin state senate passed a bill 21-10 that proposed public funding for the new Bucks arena. The bill, now traveling to the state assembly, is expected to pass without … [Read more...]
Misty Copeland’s Historic Achievement: Diversifying the Arts
By Srijan Sen Ballet is one of those art forms dancers consider elite, and, like most elite positions, the number of non-white dancers is few and far between. Earlier this month, a historic … [Read more...]
City Releases Homicide Report Amid Surge of Violence in Milwaukee Following Independence Day
By Srijan Sen After the last lingering fireworks lit up the Milwaukee sky on the evening of July 3, 15-year-old Matthew McMillian fatally shoot 14- year-old Tariq I. Akbar in the back of the … [Read more...]
“It Can Wait” Says Boys and Girl Club of Milwaukee
By Srijan Sen On Thursday, June 18, Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee hosted an “It Can Wait” simulator event in the school gymnasium to highlight dangers of using smart phones while … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Calls for Zeidler Public Service Award Nominations
By Srijan Sen On May 17, the City of Milwaukee announced open nominations for the Zeidler Public Service Award. The Common Council established the awards in 2008 for city residents with the … [Read more...]
President Obama’s Policing Task Force Suggests Measures to Bridge Gap Between Law Enforcement and Communities
By Srijan Sen In light of recent turmoil between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, President Barack Obama created the Task Force on 21st Century Policing in December … [Read more...]
$35,000 Reward for Information on Laylah Petersen’s Killer
By Srijan Sen Nearly six months ago, the city was left stunned after bullets shredded through a residence on the northwest side of the city, fatally wounding 5-year-old Laylah Petersen. Laylah … [Read more...]