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From Milwaukee to Africa: An identity, a faithful purpose, and a welcome home

Posted by Christopher McIntyre Perceptions | Jun 19, 2018

The Juneteenth Day Backstory and the Power of Controlling Its Narrative

Posted by Reggie Jackson | Jun 18, 2018

America’s legacy of slavery seen in Trump policy separating children and families

Posted by Reggie Jackson | Jun 12, 2018

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A photographic journey across modern African history inspires change in Milwaukee

by Staff | Jun 19, 2018

Salim Amin, the Nairobi-based filmmaker and son of legendary African documentarian Mohamed Amin...

Design project helps local creatives bedazzle MCTS bus shelters with art

by Editor | Jun 18, 2018
John Gurda navigates Milwaukee history in new book about the city built on water

by Staff | Jun 16, 2018
Milwaukee families face separation and deportation as Speaker Ryan stalls DACA legislation

by Staff | Jun 12, 2018
Trinity Church releases statement about structural stability from devastating fire

by Guest | Jun 10, 2018

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Derek C. Mosley: A Day in Photos with the Municipal Court Judge

by Editor | Jun 1, 2018

“Many kids get influenced by fictional movies and entertainment. They see a fantasy movie and want...

Jodi Gibson: Building a Zoo for Milwaukee’s future generations

by Editor | May 30, 2018
Nate Hamilton: Hopes, fears, and thoughts of family on fourth anniversary of Dontre’s dеath

by Editor | May 8, 2018
Brad Lichtenstein: Documentary Filmmaking as a force for social change

by Editor | May 4, 2018
Fidel Verdin: Guiding TRUE Skool to do the real work while others reinvent a broken wheel

by Editor | Apr 6, 2018

Columns

The Juneteenth Day Backstory and the Power of Controlling Its Narrative

by Reggie Jackson | Jun 18, 2018

Black people in Milwaukee and across the country will celebrate Juneteenth Day on June 19th. The...

America’s legacy of slavery seen in Trump policy separating children and families

by Reggie Jackson | Jun 12, 2018
On activating MacArthur Square: A space that never lived up to its purpose

by Dominic Inouye | Jun 4, 2018
We dishonor the sacrifices of veterans when the freedom they fought for is denied at home

by Reggie Jackson | May 28, 2018
For Memorial Day we remember the loss not give thanks for service

by Curtis Schmitt | May 27, 2018

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Saehee Chang: Thoughts on a peninsula at peace with a United Korea

Saehee Chang: Thoughts on a peninsula at peace with a United Korea

Jun 9, 2018

Bublr Bikes gets needed financial boost with first public fundraiser

Bublr Bikes gets needed financial boost with first public fundraiser

Jun 9, 2018

Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days kicks off with journey along photos and sculptures

Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days kicks off with journey along photos and sculptures

Jun 8, 2018

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Honore Nolting: Fighting the trauma of young adult cancer with love and laughter

Honore Nolting: Fighting the trauma of young adult cancer with love and laughter

Mar 9, 2018

Margaret Rozga: Marches, Marriage, MCTS, and Memories of Father Groppi

Margaret Rozga: Marches, Marriage, MCTS, and Memories of Father Groppi

Feb 23, 2018

TeddyLoid: Japanese musician talks music, manga, and Milwaukee

TeddyLoid: Japanese musician talks music, manga, and Milwaukee

Feb 19, 2018

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Bumble Bee Brigade tracks Wisconsin species one photo at a time

Bumble Bee Brigade tracks Wisconsin species one photo at a time

Jun 14, 2018

Wisconsin’s uneven population shift sees urban growth and rural losses

Wisconsin’s uneven population shift sees urban growth and rural losses

Jun 13, 2018

Evangelicals and Trumpublicans create a hateful God in their own image

Evangelicals and Trumpublicans create a hateful God in their own image

Jun 12, 2018

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Mother Nature mural brings a heart to a new home for urban agriculture

Jun 15, 2018

As a former illustrator of children’s books and studio painter, Stacey Williams-Ng fell in love...

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Fellowship.art accelerator program offers funding grants to artists

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gener8tor is seeking to serve artists with launch of Fellowship.art, a fellowship program aimed at...

Schlitz Park office space at 100% occupancy with new corporate tenant

Jun 17, 2018 | Curated

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Gretchen Mead helps harvest a decade-long farm-to-table dream

Gretchen Mead helps harvest a decade-long farm-to-table dream

Jun 15, 2018

Lex Allen kicks off Bay View’s outdoor concert series with Chill on the Hill performance

Lex Allen kicks off Bay View’s outdoor concert series with Chill on the Hill performance

Jun 14, 2018

Illuminated wishes floated across a foggy lagoon for first Water Lantern festival

Illuminated wishes floated across a foggy lagoon for first Water Lantern festival

Jun 13, 2018

An excited public gets first chance to “Board The Hop” at Streetcar Open House

An excited public gets first chance to “Board The Hop” at Streetcar Open House

Jun 13, 2018

LGBT dignity celebrated at Milwaukee’s PrideFest 2018

LGBT dignity celebrated at Milwaukee’s PrideFest 2018

Jun 11, 2018

Community walk with Mayor Barrett explores murals in Silver City neighborhood

Community walk with Mayor Barrett explores murals in Silver City neighborhood

Jun 8, 2018

Downtown welcomes Sculpture Milwaukee’s public art venue for second season

Downtown welcomes Sculpture Milwaukee’s public art venue for second season

Jun 6, 2018

The day Milwaukee turned orange to help end gun violence

The day Milwaukee turned orange to help end gun violence

Jun 5, 2018

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Danica Roem opens PrideFest with keynote about speaking truth to power

Danica Roem opens PrideFest with keynote about speaking truth to power

Jun 11, 2018

Roots of Segregation: Reggie Jackson and Richard Rothstein share insights at special event

Roots of Segregation: Reggie Jackson and Richard Rothstein share insights at special event

Apr 30, 2018

A historic conversation on five decades of African American leadership in Milwaukee

A historic conversation on five decades of African American leadership in Milwaukee

Mar 27, 2018

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Marcia Thomas reflects on three decades of USA for Africa

Marcia Thomas reflects on three decades of USA for Africa

Jun 19, 2018

UAV Drone adds a new aerial perspective to local photojournalism

UAV Drone adds a new aerial perspective to local photojournalism

Jun 15, 2018

MSO releases animated walkthrough envisioning Warner Theater space

MSO releases animated walkthrough envisioning Warner Theater space

May 16, 2018

Hip hop, political culture, and the bitter acceptance of truth

Hip hop, political culture, and the bitter acceptance of truth

Apr 6, 2018

Jay Flores: The real life power of STEM for kids

Jay Flores: The real life power of STEM for kids

Apr 3, 2018

Video: Holding onto humor and hope as a family caregiver

Video: Holding onto humor and hope as a family caregiver

Mar 9, 2018

360° Video: TeddyLoid remixes the Rave at Anime MKE

360° Video: TeddyLoid remixes the Rave at Anime MKE

Feb 19, 2018

Caring for people in need despite fear, apathy, and lack of cooperation

Caring for people in need despite fear, apathy, and lack of cooperation

Jan 26, 2018

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