Strength of immigrant roots: How Marina Dimitrijevic builds a cultural bridge between Milwaukee and Serbia
In a city like Milwaukee with a history woven by diverse ethnic threads, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is an example of a unique community tapestry that both honors her heritage and incorporates those cultural lessons into her public service. As the Alderwoman of...
Serbia’s Kragujevac sees new chapter of international cooperation with Milwaukee as a Sister City
After celebrating its birthday and 178-year history on January 25, the City of Milwaukee began a new chapter of international friendship and cooperation on January 26 with Kragujevac, a city in the heart of Serbia’s Šumadija region. Separated by continents yet...
The Slava of St. Sava: A photographic journey into the experience of Serbian Orthodox faith in Milwaukee
I accepted photojournalism assignments with connections in Milwaukee to some of the most volatile places in the world last year. In the moments when I could step back from the trauma and clear my mind, I often found those brief moments of solitude in ancient places of...
A nation at the crossroads: Understanding the global impact of Serbia’s internal political discontent
In the heart of the Balkans, Serbia finds itself embroiled in a profound political upheaval, following the recent parliamentary and local elections. The main opposition coalition, Serbia Against Violence, has raised allegations of electoral fraud, igniting widespread...
Forgotten by history: Romani Holocaust victims struggle for recognition and to save their stories
By Ari Joskowicz, Associate Professor of History, Jewish Studies and European Studies, Vanderbilt University When the United Nations passed a resolution to designate January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it did not define the Holocaust. The 2005...
Luke Waldo: Why the root causes of child neglect have overloaded families in Milwaukee and across the state
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou Children thrive when they are nurtured by caring and responsive adults who have the time and resources to be able to meet their needs. Communities strengthen...
Mental health and happiness: How teaching positive psychology skills at school helps students
By Kai Zhuang Shum, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Tennessee Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help. American young people are...
President Biden revisits decaying Wisconsin bridge he vowed to help fix as part of $5B infrastructure plan
The last time President Joe Biden visited Superior, Wisconsin, he warned of the danger posed by the deteriorating John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge. He pointed out the decades-old corrosion that had weakened the overpass connecting the two port cities in Wisconsin and...
Winter Health Explainer: How months of snow can affect your thoughts and behavior
By Michael Varnum, Associate Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University; Ian Hohm, Graduate Student of Psychology, University of British Columbia What comes to mind when you think about winter? Snowflakes? Mittens? In much of the Northern Hemisphere, winter...
President Zelenskyy invites Trump to Kyiv to fulfill his self-proclaimed ability to stop Russia’s war in 24 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was worried by the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House, branding Trump’s claim that he could stop Ukraine’s war with Russia in 24 hours as “very dangerous.” In an interview with...
Vice President Harris highlights fight for reproductive rights in Wisconsin visit on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Vice President Kamala Harris blasted Republicans as heartless extremists for trying to ban women from access to safe abortions, as she rallied in the key battleground state of Wisconsin on January 22, marking the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Vice President Harris...
Wisconsin faith leaders say genuine dialogue is needed on Israel and Gaza for a ceasefire and end to violence
Interfaith leaders in Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Council of Rabbis each released statements about the current war in the Holy Land, sharing their anguish over the mounting losses and suffering in Israel and Gaza. While both groups expressed their hope of a ceasefire...