Editor, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Dr. Steve Perry: The economic fear of truth

Posted by Editor | Nov 18, 2016 |

The Athena Speakers Bureau hosted “An Evening with Dr. Steve Perry” on November 14 at The Rep’s Quadracci Powerhouse. The theater was filled to capacity with an audience of academia, principals, school board members, business leaders, philanthropists, parents, students, community leaders, and elected representatives. Moderated by Alonzo Kelly, CEO of Kelly Leadership Group, the event was followed by roundtable discussions about transforming Milwaukee communities. The program opened with a performance by Chike Johnson, and a welcome by Kalan R. Haywood. Before introducing the guest speaker, Tammy Belton-Davis, CEO of the Athena Speakers Bureau and the event organizer, explained about...

RedLine hosts a timeless conduit of human expression

Posted by Editor | Nov 17, 2016 |

RedLine Milwaukee presented “Revolution Spoken By C.M.P.” on November 12 as a companion to its CultureJam MKE exhibition. The performance was hosted by creative professional Christopher McIntyre Perceptions, and featured local wordsmiths that included Brit Nicole, Thomas Leonard, Samuel Succes Iam Alford, Kavon Cortez-Jones, Javon Shakir Hill, Chad M. Piechocki, Blanche Brown, and Alea Cross. Several dozen visitors attended the public event in support of its message. “Christopher McIntyre Perceptions has been doing amazing things, whether it’s through visual art, or speaking, or film. So I just presented him with the opportunity to do a spoken word event at...

THIRST Lab program turns Discovery World into Nano-Brewery

Posted by Editor | Nov 12, 2016 |

Beer enthusiasts had a chance to learn from one of the industry’s top Brew Masters, and create a specialty batch of the popular Milwaukee drink on November 2. “American beer drinkers tend to confuse flavor intensity with flavor quality,” said Brian Reed, Trade Brewer for Tenth and Blake Beer Company Reed taught the class in beer production at the THIRST Lab in Discovery World, using professional-grade brewing equipment. No previous brewing experience was required to attend the class. The innovation and education program, in cooperation with MillerCoors, allowed Reed to shares his ideas and expertise with participants. The result...

Tanzania signs Sister City agreement with Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Nov 11, 2016 |

A Sister City agreement between Milwaukee and the District of Tarime, Tanzania was signed during a special ceremony at City Hall on November 7. Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Common Council Chair of the Sister Cities Committee, said the international agreement with Tarime, Tanzania had been in the works for months, and was supported by mutually strong enthusiasm and interest. “The partnership between our two cities is both exciting and encouraging. I’m confident that it will prove equally valuable for the citizens of Milwaukee and the citizens of Tarime,” said Alderman Stamper. The agreement offered benefits for both cities...

Photo Essay: A running event for every runner

Posted by Editor | Nov 10, 2016 |

The second annual PNC Bank Milwaukee Running Festival was held on November 5 and 6, with more than 4,000 runners participating in the multi-day event.

Video: Transmitting Culture Through Art

Posted by Editor | Nov 9, 2016 |

A segment from the Milwaukee Startup Week panel discussion that featured Reginald Baylor, Jay Anderson, and Bobby Drake, with moderators Doug Johnson and Curtis Carter.