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

Posted by Editor | Mar 27, 2018 |

Near West Side Partners and the Avenues West Association hosted the first ever panel discussion with the four past and present African American Common Council Presidents at the Tripoli Shrine Center on March 22. The only four African American men to hold the presidency of the Milwaukee Common Council sat together for the historic conversation, and shared their memories and views of the public policies that occurred during their term. Ben Johnson (1976 – 1980), Marvin Pratt (2000 – 2004), Willie Hines (2004 – 2014), and current leader since 2016 Ashanti Hamilton talked about their rare view from the...

Messages to NRA shown on signs at “March for Our Lives” in Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Mar 26, 2018 |

Organizers of the “March for Our Lives” rally in Milwaukee shared their petition

“Power On” exhibit expands Discovery World’s role as regional science center for kids

Posted by Editor | Mar 25, 2018 |

Discovery World and We Energies recently announced details about a new partnership that includes a $2 million We Energies Foundation contribution dedicated to the creation of a new energy experience called “Power On.” In addition to Discovery World’s current phase of massive expansion, the new immersive exhibition will allow visitors to explore the generation and transformation of many different forms of energy and discover how the transformation of energy drives the world. Currently under construction and scheduled to open in October, “Power On” consists of multiple interactive exhibits that enable guests to generate energy and explore some of the...

Mayor Barrett and students appeal to Governor Walker to value the lives of kids over NRA money

Posted by Editor | Mar 24, 2018 |

“We are here today because we are undergoing something transformational in this nation. Led by the teenagers, the high school students, the college students, I believe this country is at last coming to grips with the fact that our gun laws have been hopelessly and unnecessarily impeded by the National Rifle Association and those politicians who are tools of the National Rifle Association.” – Mayor Tom Barrett, City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined March for Our Lives MKE youth leaders, Isabella Staton, Marvell Reed, and Linnea Stanton, in a press conference at Red Arrow Park on March 23...

Free Lyft Rides in Milwaukee for “March for Our Lives” Participants

Posted by Editor | Mar 24, 2018 |

“We thank the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for inspiring us all to act.” – Lyft On March 24, those around the country will join March for Our Lives demonstrations to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. This movement has been led by student organizers from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which less than a month and a half ago was the site of one of the nation’s deadliest school massacres. Earlier this month, Lyft Co-Founders John Zimmer and Logan Green shared their support for the civic engagement these students have inspired by offering...

Creative talents of military veterans highlighted at Veterans Light Up the Arts

Posted by Editor | Mar 22, 2018 |

More than a dozen military veteran performers and artists showcased their artwork and talent at the Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee on March 9. Non-perishable food donations were also collected at the program to benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. The first event was held last year and featured 25 performers with 30 visual artists. More than 170 people attended the inaugural event, and hundreds of dollars were raised for five veteran-serving organizations. “We were thrilled to join with other community organizations and provide veteran artists with a platform to showcase their talent,”...