Author: Staff

“Carmen Pitre, our Executive Director, often reminds the staff that they are the hands and heart of Sojourner, and that applies to no one more than it does to Susan. Every time she comes in to volunteer, she warms up the room with her incredible patience, kindness, and professionalism. She is a role model to our staff and volunteers, and a trusted resource for our clients. We are all so grateful for her many years of friendship and service.” – Lily Grant, Volunteer Coordinator Susan Wright has been a volunteer with Sojourner Truth House for 15 years. In her...

It has been just over a decade since Google Maps first put satellite imagery within reach of a web browser in 2005, allowing Milwaukee residents a look at city landmarks from the edge of space. While aerial photography remained the easiest means for decades that consumers could get a high altitude look at the Brew City, aside from actually being in an airplane, the view from space is now as close as a pocket containing a mobile device. This method provides a time lapse of sorts for seeing the development of Milwaukee over the past decade. From Earth’s orbit,...

Milwaukee Public Schools will host its 10th Annual Run Back to School event on August 26 at Wick Play field. Participants can enjoy a 5K run or 1.5 mile walk through Washington Park, in what has become a pre-school year kick-off activity. The goal has been to promote the importance of regular exercise while raising funds for MPS youth recreation programs. In addition to the run/walk, the event will feature a school mascot race, exhibit booths, activities for kids, and a live DJ. “The Run Back to School is a great opportunity for students, staff, and the community to...

In 1858 Abraham Lincoln lost a contested election to Stephen A. Douglas for Senator in Illinois. But he won accolades and respect for his clever and shrewd campaign. The nation knew him as a rising politician. As a result, he was invited the following year to speak at the Wisconsin State Fair. At that time in 1859, the event was held on the Brockway ground at 12th Street and Grand Avenue. Today, that location is the Marquette University campus. A marker commemorating his address can be found at the corner of 13th Street and Wells Street. A year later,...