Milwaukee held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18, transforming the Deer District plaza outside the Fiserv Forum into the “Cheer District.” 2022 marks the 109th year of the Christmas tree lighting in Milwaukee, making it the longest running official tree lighting ceremony in the United States other than New York City’s.
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Voters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and across the United States cast their ballots in the critical midterm elections on November 8 to decide who controls the next Congress and key state positions. One polling place, the Charles Allis Art Museum, featured the “Ghosts of Segregation” exhibit that explores the lingering presence institutional racism.
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The family-oriented festival brought residents from Hispanic neighborhoods together at the historic Forest Home Cemetery to honor the traditions of Día de Muertos. The event began with a 5K Run/Walk through the cemetery, then continued with food trucks, arts and crafts for children, music and entertainment, and traditional ofrendas.
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In a visit to Milwaukee on September 5, President Joe Biden spoke about the importance of labor unions and called out “extreme MAGA Republicans.” Biden was the first president to visit Milwaukee’s Laborfest since former President Barack Obama spoke at the parade and rally in 2014.
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Ten years ago, the Sikh community suffered the most devastating attack against Sikhs in American nation’s history. To memorialize the tragic event, a public memorial vigil was held on August 5 outside the Sikh Temple, attended by hundreds of people from across Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the nation.
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This article and photo essay takes a limited look at the situation along the Mexican-United States border, regarding facilities that care for those seeking relocation to America. The information and visuals primarily explore what led to the creation of the Senda de Vida shelter, and its condition in late June of 2022.
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