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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disgrace to not reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is sin.” – Dr. Benjamin E. Mays – Hank Aaron, attributed quotes from 2012...

The inspiring and public body of work produced by Reynaldo Hernandez has presented powerful social messages to the Milwaukee community for the past few decades. Even if his name is not recognizable, his iconic murals are.

Milwaukee’s PrideFest celebrated its 30th year at its opening ceremony, with diverse members of the community, political leaders, and keynote speaker Jim Obergefell on June 9. Milwaukee’s festival is unique among Pride festivals in that it has its own, permanent festival park to call home. While most Pride events around the country, including Chicago, take place at block parties, neighborhood parks, or temporary stages, PrideFest Milwaukee celebrated its 21st year at Henry W. Maier Festival Park, home to Summerfest, the nation’s largest music festival, as well as Milwaukee’s summer ethnic festivals. PrideFest has come a long way over the...