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Hometown Highlight Reel: Milwaukee broadcast minutes of airtime during hours of DNC programming
Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed Democrats to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in-person, but also in isolation. It was a condition that neither he nor anyone could have predicted when Milwaukee was awarded the honor of host city. That was before the pandemic hit,...
Thousands ride in unity across Milwaukee to affirm the message “Black is Beautiful”
© PHOTO NOTE: All the editorial images published here have been posted to the Milwaukee Independent’s Facebook Page. That collection of photos contains the MI copyright and watermark for attribution, and may be used for private social media sharing. Thousands of...
Juneteenth Flag: Historic symbol of Black liberation from slavery flown at City Hall Complex for first time
First time in the city’s history the Juneteenth flag was flown over a municipal building on June 19. It was a long overdue recognition for Milwaukee’s Black community, and one of many smaller events that took place throughout the area to celebrate the special day....
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Black is Beautiful: Milwaukee hosts 4th Annual Black History Program at City Hall
“I am black. I am beautiful. I am intelligent. I am enough! Society doesn’t define me. The media does not tell me who I am. I come from overcomers, the true definition of strength and perseverance. Therefore, I will accept nothing less than that for myself.” The City...
A Day On, Not A Day Off: Community voices offer encouragement on MLK holiday to improve Milwaukee
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 20 marked the 25th anniversary of the day that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the...
Opposition testimony of legislation banning “Sanctuary Cities” presented to State Committee
The State of Wisconsin’s Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform held a public hearing on December 17 regarding Senate Bill 151. The proposed law seeks to “prohibit local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit the enforcement of federal or state...
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YIR 2024 Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the nature of social connectedness through lifelong friends
2024 marked yet another year of profound social change and uncertainty for residents across Milwaukee. While the pandemic had faded into the background of public consciousness, the emotional and financial impact of COVID-19 continued to ripple through the local...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into Milwaukee County’s budget for 2025 and its implications
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into Milwaukee County’s approach to breaking the cycle of homelessness
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
