By Karen Stokes It’s been three years since the first group of Milwaukee area students and their families gathered at Rufus King International High School for “Signing Day” to commit to … [Read more...]
Taki S. Raton Honored and Remembered During Memorial Service
By Ariele Vaccaro On the evening of July 17, a crowd gathered in the former home of AM 920 WOKY to celebrate the life of writer and educator Taki S. Raton. There, more than thirty attendees … [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...]
Attorney General Lynch: Dylann Roof to Be Charged with Hate Crimes
By Ariele Vaccaro In a Wednesday press release from her office, recently appointed Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that Dylann Roof will be charged with hate crimes by a federal grand … [Read more...]
Scott Walker Passes Budget Just in Time for Presidential Campaign Launch
By Karen Stokes On Sunday, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-17 Wisconsin state budget, the day before he announced his presidential bid. The budget, which passed the assembly on … [Read more...]
After the Massacre: Flag Lowered at South Carolina Statehouse
By Ariele Vaccaro After resounding approval from a number of parties after the lowering of the confederate flag in S.C. on last week Friday, it might seem surprising that it didn’t happen … [Read more...]
Mayor Presents Vision of Bucks Arena, Ahead of Senate Vote
By Maria Corpus Supporters and opponents of the proposed, new Bucks arena gathered at Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall on Tuesday for Mayor Tom Barrett’s presentation on the arena’s … [Read more...]
Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year
By Eelisa Jones During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with suspicion – there … [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...]
2015 Black & White Ball Raises $326,000 for Milwaukee Urban League
The Milwaukee Urban League’s 30th Anniversary Black & White Ball proved to be a fun-filled night with more than $326,000 raised for the League’s programs. A record-breaking 21 major sponsors … [Read more...]
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