By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia From a dowdy provincial city in the 1980s, Philadelphia has become a world-class urban center through gentrification – … [Read more...]
2020 Could Be the Year for High Voter Turnout
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The right to vote has a complicated history in the United States. Initially, only white men who were property owners were allowed to cast a ballot. Eventually, other … [Read more...]
The Ongoing Controversy in the Race for County Executive
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When Chris Abele, the current Milwaukee County Executive, announced he was no longer running for re-election, the race for Milwaukee County Executive got a lot more … [Read more...]
The Real State of the City Address
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend Milwaukee’s State of the City address. The picture that was painted was both incomplete and … [Read more...]
Remembering Stephanie
By LaKeshia Myers I met her on the first day of school in August 2016. I was handing out schedules to all of the students who entered the doors of Groppi High School; they each arrived with the … [Read more...]
“The Lion King” musical: Is it worth the hype?
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Disney’s “The Lion King” is considered the world’s number one musical, according to the playbill at least. The animated 1993 version is one of the most beloved films even … [Read more...]
David Crowley Knows Milwaukee County
David Crowley is the only African American candidate in a four-way election for Milwaukee County Executive this coming Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. If he finishes in the top two next week, Crowley will be … [Read more...]
The Future of Milwaukee Begins With Our Vote
The time is approaching to choose the next mayor of Milwaukee. Four candidates, Incumbent Mayor Tom Barrett, State Sen. Lena Taylor, Milwaukee Ald. Tony Zielinski (District 14) and Paul Rasky are … [Read more...]
What Milwaukee Still Needs is a Fighter
By Karen Stokes Mayor Tom Barrett is seeking re-election as Mayor of the City of Milwaukee to continue the progress he’s made over the years. At an announcement event at Sherman Phoenix, … [Read more...]
Opportunity Zones or Just An Opportunity?
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Safeguards Needed to Ensure Program Helps Intended Residents In Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address, he referenced “Opportunity … [Read more...]
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