Completion of townhomes in Washington Park highlights efforts to address affordable housing
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) authorized a certificate of completion recently for Washington Park Townhomes, a catalytic project that adds forty new homes to the 30th Street Industrial Corridor. The Gorman & Company led the...
ICE threatens retaliation after Sheriff Earnell Lucas withdraws Milwaukee County cooperation
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas announced several reforms with public safety policies on February 27, including the fulfillment of a campaign promise that his agency would no longer share information with or hand people over to Immigration and Customs...
Importance of a vibrant Milwaukee economy reflected in budget blueprint for state’s future
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a blueprint on February 28 for reshaping state government after eight years of GOP control, proposing a boost in the minimum wage, the repeal of drug testing for those on food stamps and a goal of all electricity produced in...
State budget proposal includes restoration of driver licenses for immigrant families
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers formally unveiled his 2019-2021 state budget proposal on February 28, which included restoring access to driver licenses for immigrants in Wisconsin. In Milwaukee and across the state, being without a driver license makes it difficult for...
Analysis of editorial imagery produces Top 10 photographic colors of Milwaukee
Inspired by Cinema Palettes, an art group that uses a screen shot from a Hollywood movie and translates the frames into its core color palette, the Milwaukee Independent applied the same idea to editorial photos taken around the city to find the most common colors of...
Chip Duncan shares photojournalism’s impact in augmented reality book about Mohamed Amin
Nairobi-based Camerapix launched its first historical publication in December 2018, “KENYA: Through My Father’s Eyes,” a limited edition coffee table book featuring the photography of legendary photojournalist Mohamed “MO” Amin. The foreword was...
Fred Royal: The Menthol Wars targeted blacks and aggravated tobacco-related health disparities
February celebrates Black History Month, highlighting the achievements of African-Americans and a setting aside time to recognize their role in shaping our country’s history. Remembered are the lives and contributions of heroes like Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Dubois,...
Wisconsin expands workforce opportunities for military spouses of National Guard members
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the multiple state agencies and US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes, convened for a community engagement event recently to discuss the issue of military spouse unemployment and...
Singer Kelly Clarkson honors MCTS Driver during Wisconsin concert
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Bus Driver Natalie Barnes was recognized by singer Kelly Clarkson during a recent Green Bay concert for her kindness and remarkable compassion. Barnes made international headlines in November 2018 when a MCTS Excellence video...
Annual Anime celebration blankets Milwaukee in Japanese costumes, culture, and cute
Wisconsin’s largest Anime and Japanese cultural event, Anime Milwaukee (AMKE), hosted its 12th annual gathering from February 15 to 17 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and Wisconsin Center, welcoming more than 10,000 guests from the area, around the country, and...
Milwaukee loves Anime but has yet to embrace International Masturbation Day
Japanophiles across the midwest attended Anime Milwaukee 2019, and over the three days every topic and taboo was up for discussion in some quarter of the colorful gathering. Fans of Japanese culture are familiar with the importance and popularity of Yuru-chara, mascot...
Milwaukee to honor Colin Kaepernick in 28 Days of Black History program after State GOP snub
The former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was blocked from inclusion on a list of leaders to be honored by the State of Wisconsin for Black History Month. White Republicans in both the Senate and Assembly rejected him over the objection of black legislators. A few...
