Historical Remembrance: Lynching site of George Marshall Clark gets marker in Milwaukee’s Third Ward
Local officials, area leaders, and members of the community gathered on October 11 in the Third Ward to share a significant moment in Milwaukee County’s history, as a marker was officially dedicated to honor George Marshall Clark, a victim of racial violence who...
Illuminating the Dark: Hidden secrets from the Pabst Mansion’s mysterious past unveiled in special tour
The Pabst Mansion began hosting its “Illuminating the Dark” tour for the public on October 5, in an effort to shine a new light on some mysterious stories from the historic home’s past. The specialty “after-hours” tour was first created...
Marcia P. Coggs Center: Milwaukee County breaks ground on new home for Health and Human Services
County Executive David Crowley, local and state leaders, the Coggs family, and members of the public gathered on October 2 at a construction site in the King Park neighborhood to help Milwaukee County break ground on the new Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services...
Wisconsinites demand common sense laws to protect children on Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action
The 2023 Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action on September 21 brought groups of people to Madison from across the state, so legislators could hear directly from their constituents about the need for stronger gun laws essential for the safety of Wisconsin families and...
Governor Evers vows to preserve reproductive rights in Wisconsin after abortion service announcement
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA. v. Casey and upending nearly 50 years of a constitutional right to abortion that...
Prosperando Juntos: Milwaukee’s 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with community celebration
Milwaukee’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 kicked off on September 15 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Peck Pavilion, featuring the diverse cultures, accomplishments, and vibrant history of the Latino community. With this year’s...
22 years since 9/11: Americans remember a day of loss at observances from ground zero to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center hosted a ceremony of remembrance for the tragic events of September 11, 2001, with city leaders, local veterans, and community members in attendance during a heavy rainstorm on September 11, 2023. The special observance was...
Edward Morgan: Former Milwaukee resident shares memories of Kyrgyzstan on its Independence Day
I recently returned from Kyrgyzstan, a remarkable half-year experience that enriched my life and changed my perspective in various ways. Kyrgyzstan is a small, landlocked country in Central Asia. The total population is less than seven million. I was there as a...
Edward Morgan: Understanding how Kyrgyz society is still influenced by its relationship with Russia
Kyrgyzstan is beautiful. But it is also a country in limbo. Suspended between dependence and decolonization, this condition is partly the result of more than a century under Russian control, and partly the ongoing challenge of living in Russia’s shadow. Planning ahead...
Edward Morgan: Personal diary shares snapshot of daily life over six months in a Central Asian nation
Edward Morgan wrote about his experiences in Kyrgyzstan, sharing them on social media from January to June 2023. Some of those posts, like entries from a travel journal, have been assembled here. Individually, the raw and unedited entries share an account of his time...
Seeking Truth: Journalistic integrity in the face of Russian propaganda, lies, and disinformation
“A country that cannot face its past has no future.” – Yang Jisheng Recently, someone asked me about how I keep my journalistic integrity when I cover Ukraine and get so close to traumatic events. I said firstly, ethics in school and ethics in...
Hasidic life in Uman: A journey across Ukraine to the Tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
Return to Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that recorded news from areas across Ukraine, including Milwaukee's sister city of Irpin, from June to July of 2023. It was the second time in the span of a year that the...
