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Beyoncé's voice is the real star of Cowboy Carter as she sets out to prove, once and for all, that she can hold it down in any genre she damn well pleases. Courtesy of the artist

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On ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Beyoncé’s country is as broad as the public she serves

Beyoncé's voice is the real star of Cowboy Carter as she sets out to prove, once and for all, that she can hold it down in any genre she damn well pleases. Courtesy of the artist When Beyoncé made the surprise announcement back in February, during the Super Bowl, that her forthcoming album would be a country album, it was immediately met with praise and excitement, validating what had been long expected and kickstarting a conversation about representation in country […]

todayApril 4, 2024

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott talks with the media after a cargo ship ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. Rob Carr/Getty Images

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Baltimore bridge’s collapse is the target of anti-DEI rhetoric

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott talks with the media after a cargo ship ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. Rob Carr/Getty Images Shortly after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the middle of the night, Mayor Brandon Scott arrived on the scene to deliver remarks on the state of affairs. The 39-year-old incumbent – sporting a City of Baltimore varsity jacket – spoke to the importance of praying for those who had been […]

todayApril 4, 2024

Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox Launch Free Coding Academy for 7-10 Year-Olds

Business & Innovation

Black Girls Code launch free coding academy for 7-10 Year-Olds

Black Girls Code CEO Cristina Jones with Kalani Jewel at Launch of Code Along Jr. in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Black girls with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in technology careers, and GoldieBlox, a multimedia company that creates content and products to make STEM fun and accessible for all kids, especially girls, who have been underrepresented in STEM fields, have joined forces to […]

todayApril 3, 2024

Unfinished Legacy gets into the ring with Muhammad ALI for collab

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Unfinished Legacy gets into the ring with Muhammad Ali for collab

Milwaukee-based fashion brand Unfinished Legacy has announced a new collaboration with the estate of legendary boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali. This partnership represents a significant milestone for the brand, founded by Brema Brema, a Sudanese refugee who immigrated to Milwaukee in 2010. A Brand with a Powerful Message Unfinished Legacy's unique designs incorporate elements from Brema's life experiences, including images of butterflies, Black Lives Matter slogans and anti-war messages. The brand's powerful messaging and commitment to social justice have helped […]

todayApril 3, 2024

Milwaukee Aims to honor Jazz icon Al Jarreau on USPS Stamp

Milwaukee

Milwaukee aims to honor jazz icon Al Jarreau on USPS stamp

The Milwaukee Common Council is pushing to honor one of the city's most celebrated native sons, Al Jarreau, by featuring his likeness on a United States Postal Service stamp. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the council members highlighted Jarreau's immense contributions to American music and his enduring connection to his hometown. Early Life and Career Beginnings Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1940, Jarreau grew up in a musical family, with his father being a church singer and […]

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Milwaukee Voters Approve $252 Million Referendum for Public Schools

Milwaukee

Milwaukee voters approve $252 million MPS referendum

Photo via Vote Yes For MPS Facebook page On Tuesday, April 2, Milwaukee voters by slim margins approved a referendum that will increase property taxes to prevent major budget cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The measure passed by just 1,720 votes, with 51% of voters supporting the referendum and 49% opposing it. The referendum will allow MPS to raise its revenue limit by $252 million, to be phased in over four years. The district will exceed the revenue limit […]

todayApril 3, 2024

Melba Pattillo Beals, 82, went on to receive a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctoral degree at the University of San Francisco. USF Office of Marketing Communications

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What The Beatles and Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbird’ means to this Little Rock Nine member

Melba Pattillo Beals, 82, went on to receive a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctoral degree at the University of San Francisco. USF Office of Marketing Communications Beyoncé's recent cover of The Beatles classic "Blackbird" was especially profound to listeners who know that the song pays homage to the Little Rock Nine — a group of Black students who were at the center of the fight to desegregate public schools in the United States. Her version, which is […]

todayApril 3, 2024

A woman sits while her hair is braided; Zendaya with a braided hairstyle

Business & Innovation

The hidden costs of hair braiding

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images/MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP via Getty Images This week, we're revisiting an exploration of hair braiding gone wrong. Online, women looking to get box braids have gone viral with their complaints about confusing pricing structures, minimal care, and poor customer service. Brittany Luse chats with public historian and YouTuber Jouelzy to get an overview of the tension. Then, Jessica Poitras, legislative counsel for the Institute of Justice, joins the show to talk about the legal roadblocks many hair braiders face […]

todayApril 3, 2024

Radio Milwaukee Honors Jazz Roots with Vinyl Comes Alive Event

Milwaukee

Radio Milwaukee honors jazz roots with Vinyl Comes Alive event

After a prolonged hiatus, Radio Milwaukee's premier fundraising event, Vinyl Comes Alive, will triumphantly return on Thursday, April 18, at Turner Hall Ballroom. This celebration of jazz promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing together music lovers from across the city to immerse themselves in the golden age of jazz while embracing the genre's innovative future. The event's lineup features an impressive roster of established jazz legends and up-and-coming artists, including the Milwaukee All-Star Jazz Band led by Jamie Breiwick, […]

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