Author: Lee Matz

The Milwaukee artist known as C.M.P. has blended his creative focus with social justice and a deeply rooted Christian foundation. With his father a drug dealer and his mother an evangelist, Christopher McIntyre Perceptions lived in two very different worlds at the same time. His only outlet to find peace was the arts. His personal story and visionary work in the community has made an impact on marginalized youths who felt they had no voice. | Q&A with Christopher McIntyre Perceptions Milwaukee Independent: What is a spoken word artist and how has Milwaukee been supportive of this creative expression? Christopher McIntyre Perceptions:...

A look at the future of an ethnic business community in peril. Wisconsin has tried to position itself as an incubation hub for start-up businesses in recent years. Young professionals network through social media and in their active involvement with business and ethnic organizations. While groups like Newaukee and Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee support and nurture entrepreneurship, the Hmong people find themselves isolated from opportunities, even with their own ethnic community. Mai Payia Vang, owner of a Cricket Wireless store, shared her experience and perspective of why the future business prospects for ethnic Hmong in a city like...