Staff, Author at Milwaukee Independent

A prayer for the fallen on Memorial Day

Posted by Staff | May 30, 2016 |

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016 With courage and a love of country that knows no limits, America’s men and women in uniform exemplify patriotism at its core — stepping into harm’s way to protect our people and to safeguard the ideals that have long sustained our democracy. Those who serve under the stars and stripes embody the highest form of citizenship, and on Memorial Day, we pay solemn tribute to those brave Americans who laid down their lives to defend our freedom. Since America’s earliest days, proud...

Flying High On Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Posted by Staff | May 25, 2016 |

On the weekend of May 28 and 29, the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Gift of Wings will be presenting the Maggiano’s Little Italy Family Kite Festival. The 29th annual event celebrates spring with airborne activities flying above Veterans Park, along the coast of Lake Michigan. The two-day event showcases kite flying demos from professional hobbyists, and an opportunity for kids to make and fly their own kites. Flying will begin at 10:00am for both days, and end on Saturday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 5:00pm. The featured highlight of the celebration will be the traditional Grand Launch, when...

Cree Myles: Transcending an identity

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2016

As a direct descendent of the African slave trade and living in a city known for its segregation, Cree Myles explores her identity with a soulful passion in the performance of music.

Exclusive First Look: The Kids Corner

Posted by Staff | May 12, 2016 |

Local artist Jeff Redmon was commissioned to paint a mural for The Kids Corner, a new creative space within the Kohl’s Design It! Lab at Discover World, along Milwaukee’s Lakefront.

A chance encounter with living Russian hero

Posted by Staff | May 10, 2016 |

“In memory of the six million Jewish martyrs who perished in the Holocaust and in recognition of the courage and spirit of the survivors.” A solemn group of Jewish leaders and ethnic Russians met outside the Jewish Museum on Prospect Avenue. The small gathering came together around the Claire Lieberman Holocaust Memorial on May 9 to commemorate Victory Day over Nazi Germany. “The world celebrates May 8th, but in the former Soviet Union and in Russia its today, May 9th,” said Rabbi Yaakov Elman. The alternative dates came as a result of two separate capitulations by Germany, first to...

WHEDA awards tax-credits for affordable housing

Posted by Staff | May 9, 2016 |

WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. A total of 28 projects are expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced the award of more than $14 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing developments across Wisconsin on May 2. The tax credits, which are distributed by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), will move forward 28 developments that will create 1,307 units of affordable rental housing. “Affordable housing and economic development go hand in hand to build strong neighborhoods,” said Lt. Governor...