Jesus doesn’t love me, this I know for the MAGA Christians tells me so
I used to think I was a Christian. I have been a pastor in the local church for twenty-five years, and a believer for most of my life. I have spent decades studying and teaching, working in the church, leading retreats and mission trips, caring for the needs of...
Podcast: Stories of the Black cowboys who found freedom on the high plains after the Civil War
Zaron Burnett III’s dad did not want slavery to be the only image his son had of Black people in American history. Every night he filled Burnett’s dreams with captivating stories of legendary Black cowboys. Despite generations of what White Hollywood selectively...
Why Evangelicals seek to reclaim political power in 2022 to render every election null and void
I’ve been a pastor in the church for over two decades, much of that in predominantly white churches in the American South. I’ve spent countless hours in church staff meetings and men’s Bible studies and youth pastor conferences. I’ve stayed connected on social media...
Milwaukee dramatically increases the amount of curbside recycling collected under new program
The City of Milwaukee is transforming its curbside recycling program. Starting in June, the City began a transition to an every other week, spring-through-fall, citywide collection schedule. The winter collection schedule, December-to-March, will continue to be varied...
Pride flag raised at Wisconsin State Capitol for third year to recognize contributions by LGBTQ+ community
Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #120 on June 1, ordering that the Rainbow Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Rainbow Pride flag began flying over the East Wing of the State...
Milwaukee Film expands “Minority Health Film Festival” under the new name “Cultures & Communities Festival”
Milwaukee Film announced on May 19 that its annual Minority Health Film Festival would be renamed to Cultures & Communities Festival (C&C Fest), presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. Taking place September 6 to...
