Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism: Milwaukee Independent recognized as Finalist for 8 MPC awards
The Milwaukee Press Club announced the winners of its 92nd Annual Gridiron Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism, and Milwaukee Independent was selected as a finalist for 8 features. The recognition brings a total of 48 journalism honors, in competition...
Wisconsin warns public about charity scams claiming to help those affected by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) released information on March 1 urging the public to do their research before sending money to a charity claiming to help those...
Siege of Irpin: Images show conditions in Milwaukee’s sister city as civilians flee Russian bombardment
Urban centers in Ukraine, including Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, continued to face increasingly heavy bombardment on March 6 and 7 as Russia’s nearly two-week invasion of its neighboring country intensified. Scenes of destruction were reported around the...
Ukraine is the first military engagement of America’s Proxy Wars where a country wants to fight for itself
In statements addressing Western leaders, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly asked for help fighting the Russians. But in a way very unusual from the American experience. He has asked to be armed with weapons. Zelenskyy said that no one needed to...
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson speaks with Mayor of Irpin as Milwaukee’s sister city faces brutal attack
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson spoke with the Ukrainian Mayor of Irpin, Milwaukee’s sister city, on March 4 for an update with the deteriorating conditions on the ground as Putin’s invasion stretches into its second week. With a population of roughly 62,000...
Veteran Anna Mae Robertson honored on her 98th birthday for distinguished service in Six Triple Eight
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson presented veteran Anna Mae Robertson with a proclamation on March 4 at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, in celebration of her military career and civilian accomplishments in advance of her 98th Birthday on March 5. Pastor Donna...
Wisconsin National Guard turns 185: From territorial militia to a combat reserve with an international role
The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood. Just as Wisconsin evolved and developed over the following decades, so did the Wisconsin National Guard as it transformed into something quite different from its...
Joe F. Campbell: Remembering how the Big Boy burger gave him hope in Vietnam as Veterans mourn his loss
I have actively shared stories about the Veteran community in Milwaukee for years, and used photojournalism to document their commemorative events. At times I was fortunate to highlight some of those former soldiers who once served in the protection of our nation. I...
Milwaukee’s pandemic-related violence prevention programs get much needed funding from Governor
Governor Tony Evers announced on March 7 that $8.4 million previously allocated to the city of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) was officially released, following approval by the Milwaukee Common Council. The funding was part of the governor’s larger...
Business and education leaders call on state officials to invest in Wisconsin’s children and schools
The Pabst Theater Group hosted a special press conference at the Riverside Theater on March 2 to help a group of local business and education leaders address the issue of investing in the state’s future. The coalition collectively called on Governor Tony Evers,...
Milwaukee fires assistant city attorney after saying Putin was justified to invade Ukraine on Russian TV
The nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization called the City of Milwaukee’s decision to fire an assistant city attorney with a history of anti-Muslim extremism welcome but long overdue. Milwaukee Assistant City Attorney Jennifer DeMaster was...
What we are taught to be ashamed of: A tale of two grandmothers and our ethnic identity in America
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has forced Americans across the political spectrum to consider many issues. While taking place thousands of miles away, there is still a very real impact close to home. For me, it included considering how I was denied my...