Editor, Author at Milwaukee Independent

World party of culture, music, and food comes to Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Mar 2, 2016 |

The Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA) held its 8th annual Carnival Milwaukee at the Zoofari Conference Center on February 27. The event celebrated all of Milwaukee’s ethnic and cultural heritages, and highlighted area businesses that contribute to the local economic vitality. Carnival refers to the festive period that happens before the Christian tradition of Lent in the liturgical year. And Milwaukee is already well known as a city of festivals. Held during the international Carnival season, Carnival Milwaukee joined with people from Brazil to New Orleans as they celebrate their own regional traditions of Carnival. “This fundraiser helps UEDA...

Photo Essay: Carnival Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Mar 2, 2016 |

Highlights from the Urban Economic Development Association’s 8th annual Carnival Milwaukee, a celebration of Milwaukee’s ethnic and cultural heritages. More than three hundred guests attended the charity party.

Film festival shares diverse look at Muslim society

Posted by Editor | Mar 2, 2016 |

This year’s 2nd annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival will be taking place on Thursday March 3 through April 20. The event is dedicated to discovering and sharing some of the most exhilarating and thought provoking films from around the world. The objective is to use film as a way to converse on topics and issues that are relevant to matters occurring in the world today, generating important discussions regarding Muslims and the Muslim world. “We didn’t want to just bring fluff. We want people to know about the issues going on and to have an opportunity to discuss them,”...

Janan Najeeb: On being Muslim in Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Mar 1, 2016 |

A microbiologist by profession and mother of five, Janan Najeeb left her career to advocate for the understanding of Muslim culture in Milwaukee, and uses education to change public misperceptions. As founder of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and spokeswoman for Muslim issues in the city, she has been dedicated to social justice and positive change that touches all Milwaukee communities and people of faith. | Q&A with Janan Najeeb Milwaukee Independent: Experiences are different for each individual, but what is it like for Muslims in Milwaukee to practice their faith? Janan Najeeb: In general, it is not difficult. However,...

Janan Najeeb: An Interfaith Education

Posted by Editor | Mar 1, 2016 |

A microbiologist by profession and mother of five, Janan Najeeb left her career to advocate for the understanding of Muslim culture in Milwaukee, and uses education to change public misperceptions. As founder of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and spokeswoman for Muslim issues in the city, she has been dedicated to social justice and positive change that touches all Milwaukee communities and people of faith.

Photo Essay: Founder’s Day

Posted by Editor | Feb 29, 2016 |

Highlights from the stage play rehearsal and Founder’s Day Gathering held at the Milwaukee Public Library, presented by America’s Black Holocaust Museum.