The legendary African-American female artist recently released a politically powerful message about art and racism, and her statements offer a unique perspective of the social narrative in Milwaukee to use artwork as a means of cultural healing.
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The Milwaukee Independent spent a full day on locations with the crew of “Around the Corner with John McGivern,” while filming a season seven episode featuring the community of Havenwoods.
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured WRTP/BIG STEP in Milwaukee on August 7, which is receiving a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Federal government. The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership / Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program is a nationally recognized non-profit with a mission to build a qualified, skilled, and diverse Milwaukee workforce to create a competitive economy and a health community. “Meeting WRTP/BIG STEP students and touring their classrooms shows how CDBG funding helps create jobs and boost Milwaukee’s workforce,” said U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. “This is a smart investment that helps grow our economy and...
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Milwaukee Brewing Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 25 to mark the beginning of construction for its third brewery location at the former Pabst Distribution Center in downtown Milwaukee. The expansion signals the next chapter in Milwaukee Brewing’s dynamic growth in the craft brewing industry. Once complete, the 50,000-square foot brewery will include a tasting room, retail store, a rooftop patio-bar and dramatic event space overlooking the new Arena District. “This was the last building that Pabst built, and it was a tough building to figure out how to utilize. We are sort of calling it a reverse...
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The 5th annual Chardhi Kala 6K on August 5 will be a public event to remember those who were lost in 2012, as well as a celebration of what members of the community have done to bring about healing and fellowship in the aftermath of tragedy. In the years following the catastrophe at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, Oak Creek and the surrounding communities have undergone some incredibly positive growth. Despite the horrific nature of this tragedy, the events of August 5th propelled many into action, resulting in numerous service events and the coming together of diverse communities. Members...
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Community leaders joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation on July 20 to launch “On the Table,” an effort to rally people and organizations across all sectors of the community to generate ideas and ignite action for the benefit of the region and its future. On a single day this fall, people throughout the four-county region will gather in small groups to share a meal and engage in meaningful conversation about the individual and collective measures we can take to improve the quality of life in our community. “I think everyone has their sphere of influence,” said Janan Najeeb, President of...
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