Editor, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Annual run turns tragedy into triumph to honor Sikh Temple victims

Posted by Editor | Jul 27, 2017

The 5th annual Chardhi Kala 6K on August 5 will be a public event to remember those who were lost in 2012, as well as a celebration of what members of the community have done to bring about healing and fellowship in the aftermath of tragedy. In the years following the catastrophe at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, Oak Creek and the surrounding communities have undergone some incredibly positive growth. Despite the horrific nature of this tragedy, the events of August 5th propelled many into action, resulting in numerous service events and the coming together of diverse communities. Members...

“On the Table” forum seeks relationship building to benefit Milwaukee community

Posted by Editor | Jul 25, 2017 |

Community leaders joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation on July 20 to launch “On the Table,” an effort to rally people and organizations across all sectors of the community to generate ideas and ignite action for the benefit of the region and its future. On a single day this fall, people throughout the four-county region will gather in small groups to share a meal and engage in meaningful conversation about the individual and collective measures we can take to improve the quality of life in our community. “I think everyone has their sphere of influence,” said Janan Najeeb, President of...

88Nine Radio commissions neighborhood murals to spark dialogue with art

Posted by Editor | Jul 22, 2017 |

Two colorful, original murals aimed at spurring community conversations will be created by Milwaukee artists on large blank building walls in the Near West Side and Walker’s Point neighborhoods, as a result of an 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (88.9 WYMS-FM) initiative. Radio Milwaukee recently applied for and received a grant from the Mary L. Nohl Fund to pay artists for the project. The non-profit station launched the mural initiative and commissioned artists as a way to give back to Milwaukee as part of the station’s activities recognizing its 10th anniversary on air and in the community this year. Work on...

Jerrianne Hayslett: How the News Industry Influences Justice

Posted by Editor | Jul 21, 2017 |

From being evacuated with her family out of Iran during the Islamic Revolution in 1979, to managing the public information of the many high profile Los Angeles courtroom trials of the 1990s, Jerrianne Hayslett has been a witness to the power of the news media, and the misuse of that public trust in the race for corporate profits. The award-winning author of “Anatomy of a Trial,” newspaper journalist, and world-traveling consultant on issues of law and media relations has made Milwaukee her home, and strives to bring social justice to her adopted city. | Q&A with Jerrianne Hayslett Milwaukee...

Milwaukee included in HuffPost Cross-Country Listening Tour

Posted by Editor | Jul 20, 2017 |

The HuffPost ”Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip” will visit 23 cities over 7 weeks and includes a Milwaukee stop in October. The cross-country bus tour was conceived as a way to listen and learn what it means to be American today. Launching in September, the multi-state road trip will spotlight personal stories and perspectives from across the United States. The editorial aim will be to better understand what unifies people and the country, rather focus on the issues than divide. The ultimate goal will be to accurately, humanely, and emotionally capture the concerns, hopes, and dreams of...

Sailing camp teaches local students how to navigate a future on freshwater

Posted by Editor | Jul 19, 2017 |

Along Lake Michigan for the next few weeks, Milwaukee’s future sailors are perfecting their nautical skills as part of a joint program from Discovery World and the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center. The partnership continues efforts by both organizations to teach local youth the world of sailing. From water safety to sail rigging and theory, students between the ages of 8 to 17 will spend an entire week at Discovery World in new Learn to Sail Summer Camp. The program began on July 10 and runs through August 4. “We always talk about the scientists sailing, which is a big...