Inflation, violence and education make up the top issues Wisconsin voters are concerned about, experts say.
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New Common Council President José Pérez draws on past experience to meet current challenges
Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
5 things to do and know the weekend of Jan. 8
Make a mosaic; attend a virtual dance party; enjoy the winter wonderland at Lincoln Park; shop at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market; and view “Embodied Truths.”
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 16
Check out Nō Studios’ Social Justice Summit; get a flu shot at Gee’s Clippers; attend Amani United’s health and healing fair; make a candle with Vibez Creative Arts Space; and support Tricklebee Cafe’s fundraiser.
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Election 2020: What you need to know to vote on Nov. 3
With the Nov. 3 election coming up, find out where and how to make sure your vote counts this year.
Posted inNeighborhoods, News, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: I am an experienced Black female creative, and I’m done working for free
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?”
Posted inNeighborhoods, News, Opinion: Community Voices
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.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 12 to Oct. 16
Tune in to “On The Table MKE”; attend Black is Beautiful stout release party; visit the Latino Arts ofrenda exhibit; check out the “See Me Because” portrait project; and register for young entrepreneurs workshop at Darick Books.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: July 20 to July 25
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges begins a new online series. LIT hosts “For the Culture” on Instagram Live. Check out MCTS’ virtual job fair and “StoryBooks and Bikes” at the Sherman Phoenix. Last, EmpowerUs Movement holds a block party.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: March 9 to March 14
Our picks: “Eclipsed,” a play by Danai Gurira, a blood drive at Bounce Milwaukee, census prep day, an Ex Fabula story slam and an event on how to recognize substance use in teens.