A group of Latino veterans and community leaders from Milwaukee made a solemn and inspirational visit on June 28 to “Hero Street, U.S.A.” in Silvis, Illinois, a one-and-a-half block neighborhood known for the many Hispanic residents who served in the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War.
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Un grupo de veteranos latinos y líderes comunitarios de Milwaukee realizó el 28 de junio una visita solemne e inspiradora a “Hero Street, U.S.A.” en Silvis, Illinois, un vecindario de una cuadra y media conocido por la gran cantidad de residentes hispanos que sirvieron en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea. El viaje fue encabezado por el presidente de Forward Latino, Darryl Morin, quien compartió actualizaciones en tiempo real a través de redes sociales mientras la delegación se desplazaba desde Milwaukee hacia esta comunidad histórica que se ha...
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The North American premiere of “War on Education,” the acclaimed documentary about Ukraine by filmmaker Stefano Di Pietro, arrived in Milwaukee on June 1 with a message of urgency and a quiet sense of warning. The film investigated how Russia’s brutal 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine turned schools, students, and teachers into ideological targets, and how education became both a weapon and a line of resistance. Shown to a capacity audience of local residents and families from the Ukrainian American community, the film’s public screening was held at the Milwaukee Central Library and followed by a live Q&A with...
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Every year on March 1, Koreans pause to remember the wave of patriotic fervor that swept their country more than a century ago. Known as the March First Movement or the Samil Movement, the historic uprising on March 1, 1919, is widely recognized as a catalyst in Korea’s quest for independence from Japanese colonial rule. Over time, the 3-1 Festival Day (삼일절 Samiljeol) has become a powerful symbol of national pride and self-determination. Though the March First Movement began on the Korean Peninsula, its meaning echoes with the Korean diaspora around the globe. From solemn ceremonies in Seoul to...
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I remember the first time I held a camera. It was my father’s old Leica, a relic from his time in Germany where he was stationed before serving in Vietnam. I used to play with it, pretending to focus and take photos long before it was ever loaded with film. Photography has always been a part of my life, even though I did not take it seriously as a vocation for much of my early years. But just by being the one who always took snaps at family gatherings or on holiday trips, I learned to see the world...
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It is not every day that a high-level elected official quietly attends classes, writes research papers, and sits side-by-side with traditional undergraduates while holding one of the most influential positions in local government. Yet Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who has recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Community Engagement and Education from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), managed to do exactly that. Over the course of finishing his degree, Crowley balanced the hefty responsibilities of his public office and the demands of his personal life, all while aiming to set an example for his children and the community. In...
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