I figured I was “too old” for college, but with my husband’s support and encouragement, I took a risk and began to dream again.
Damia S. Causey
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Damia S. Causey is a jobs and career columnist for Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Prior to joining NNS, Damia was a copy editor for the Causey Media Group.
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Causey’s Career Corner: A new station in life for Ms. Diane
Diane Stowers doesn’t want Black-owned gas stations to disappear. And Kai Trimble-Lea is helping to keep her legacy alive.
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Journeys: He’s Black. He’s a nurse. And he understands his assignment.
Muhammad Mahdi is not what most people see when they picture a nurse. Male and Black. The majority of nurses are women and white.
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Geraud Blanks’ latest role: Making sure films reflect underrepresented voices in the community
In his role as chief innovation officer for Milwaukee Film, Geraud Blanks works to ensure the movies he selects reflect the diversity of the community.
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OPINION: A shot at normalcy: Why I decided to get the COVID vaccine
If I can do my part to slow down the freight train that is COVID, then I am willing to take one for the team.
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LIVING LEGENDS: ‘It’s better to be seen than viewed’: What I learned from my visit with Dr. Lester Carter
You can’t talk about community without talking about Dr. Lester Carter, a Black pharmacist who’s served the Milwaukee community for over five decades.
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Causey’s Career Corner: How COVID-19 forced 4 small-business owners to think big
Four Milwaukee small-business owners recount the ups and downs of doing business in a pandemic year.
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Causey’s Career Corner: How a yarn business helped her knit together a community
Michelle Buckhanan started out crocheting to relieve stress. Now she is the owner of her own yarn store.
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Causey’s Career Corner: She’s helping residents survive the pandemic with healing — and hula
After the pandemic forced her to find other ways to make money, Malia Chow became a community healer and now serves Native women who have been abused or trafficked.
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Causey’s Career Corner: Resolve to remain resolute in 2021
Here are five ways you can keep your New Year’s resolutions.