Lee Matz, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Black Women’s march sets example of empowerment over oppression

Posted by Lee Matz | Oct 4, 2017 |

Women of color were united with locked arms as they gathered in Milwaukee and around the nation to demand racial justice on September 30, during the Black Women’s Empowerment March. The Uplifting Black Liberation and Community (UBLAC), along with Black women, Black men, and allies assembled at Victory over Violence Park in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The movement was coordinated in solidarity with national efforts in Washington DC and sister cities, and hosted by the Black Women’s BluePrint. “Black women are the backbone of the family. We’re the nurturers and the caregivers. We work hard, often two or three jobs.”...

Photo Essay: Uplifting unity at march for Black Women

Posted by Lee Matz | Oct 4, 2017 |

Women of color were united with locked arms as they gathered in Milwaukee and around the nation to demand racial justice on September 30, during the Black Women’s Empowerment March.

Photo Essay: Healthy living celebrated at last Mayor’s Walk 100 of 2017

Posted by Lee Matz | Oct 3, 2017 |

The final mile of the annual “100 Miles in 100 Days with Mayor Barrett” took place on September 27 at Cathedral Square Park.

Milwaukee beer and brewing history destination opens at Grand Avenue

Posted by Lee Matz | Oct 2, 2017 |

The Milwaukee County Historical Society will open a new location on October 4, Brew City MKE will be a place for people to learn about and participate in Milwaukee’s beer heritage.

Photo Essay: Milwaukee Film Festival’s 2017 Opening Night

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 29, 2017 |

The 15-day 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival kicked off a schedule of 297 films on September 28 at the Oriental Theatre to a packed house and vibrant after-party at Good City Brewing.

Coakley Brothers glass water tower is an artistic beacon atop Milwaukee’s skyline

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 27, 2017 |

On September 21, the Coakley Brothers installed a water tower resembling an enormous mural of glass wrapped around a cylinder on top of their Walker’s Point building, and held an illumination event for the mosaic sculpture on September 26, officially shining a light on Milwaukee’s design district. The 7.5 tons of plexiglass and steel was sculpted in the shape of the water tank that once sat on top of the Coakley building decades ago. The work serves as a beacon for the creative district in the redeveloping Walker’s Point neighborhood. It also draws attention to the $6 million renovation...