Kennita Hickman, a Black woman with a long track record in Milwaukee’s creative field, asks: “When have I worked enough to no longer have to work for free?”
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OPINION: ‘We have shared our father with the community’: Daughters reflect on famed artist Reynaldo Hernandez
Rozalia Hernandez-Singh and Marisa Hernandez-De Windt, daughters of legendary Milwaukee artist Reynaldo Hernandez, reflect on their upbringing and their father’s legacy in their lives.
OPINION: I want undocumented youth to live their lives without fear
My experience with the United States immigration system has pushed me to empower undocumented youth in Wisconsin to come out of the shadows and live their lives without fear.
OPINION: We don’t often hear the voices of Latina activists. That’s why I co-authored a book to reclaim our history.
Gloria Steinem once said, “Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven’t been a part of history.” I would say this is true based on the lack of written records of Latinas’ contributions in our state and country.
OPINION: ‘They are my ancestors’: My 17-year journey to becoming a Brown Beret
Being a Brown Beret is written in my DNA. They are a group of Chicano folks who strive to protect La Raza (the people) from police brutality and conserve our history.
OPINION: This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s truly celebrate the people we call essential but treat as disposable
Before indulging in shallow celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, perhaps we should instead consider how Milwaukeeans can deem a population vital while allowing them to suffer so greatly.
OPINION: The neighborhood wins with an expansion of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District
The work to ensure equity, access and opportunity continues, along with a supported vision to ensure the same investment and support visible in the south end of the King Drive business district is equally visible and felt on the north end.
OPINION: The voices of 5 Points residents are being muted in rush to expand MLK business improvement district
One has only to point to the Brewers Hill and Halyard Park neighborhoods to see clearly what lies ahead for our affordable 5 Points neighborhood as the MLK business improvement district expands.
OPINION: How we can help students stay resilient during the coronavirus
As we prepare to bring students back to school in some form this school year, we need to think creatively about how we catch them up academically and also support their social and emotional well-being.
OPINION: Looking for Black artists in Milwaukee? We are here.
Don’t assume that African American and other artists of color are not making strides in their career because you don’t know about their work.
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