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Microsoft aims to transform WIsconsin into an AI hub
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Microsoft aims to transform WIsconsin into an AI hub

Microsoft has announced a substantial $3.3 billion investment package designed to strengthen the role of Southeast Wisconsin as a hub for AI-powered economic activity, innovation, and job creation. This investment comes six years after the highly publicized but ultimately failed $10 billion investment by Foxconn in the same location. Microsoft's project is set to create 2,300 union construction jobs by 2025 and provide long-term employment opportunities over the next several […]

todayMay 8, 2024

Wisconsin Ranks as Worst State for Black Americans, Study Finds
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Wisconsin ranks as worst state for Black Americans, study finds

Photo by Neil Bates on Unsplash A new study by 24/7 Wall St. has once again ranked Wisconsin as the worst state for Black Americans to live in, highlighting persistent racial disparities in socioeconomic outcomes. The study, which analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources, sheds light on the challenges faced by the state's Black population. According to the study, the median household income for Black individuals […]

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The University of Mississippi's school banner is waved during the pregame activities prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in October 2021. The university's leader denounced actions at a protest last week. Rogelio V. Solis/AP
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U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

The University of Mississippi's school banner is waved during the pregame activities prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in October 2021. The university's leader denounced actions at a protest last week. Rogelio V. Solis/AP The University of Mississippi opened a student conduct investigation after it said "actions that conveyed hostility and racist overtones" were made at a demonstration on campus last week. Videos of Thursday's protests […]

todayMay 7, 2024

CR8TV House: A hub for creativity and community in Milwaukee
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CR8TV House: A hub for creativity and community in Milwaukee

According to a story from TMJ4, a nearly century-old home on the corner of Hopkins and Courtland is being transformed into a hub for artists and community engagement in Milwaukee's Old North neighborhood. The CR8TV House, founded by Symphony Swan-Zawadi and her husband, Joshua Liston-Zawadi, aims to provide a dedicated space for creativity, storytelling, and action. The CR8TV House's mission is to confront systemic barriers faced by Black and Brown […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Hiatus Kaiyote Shares "Telescope," Plays Chicago on June 9
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Hiatus Kaiyote Shares “Telescope,” Plays Chicago on July 9

Melbourne-based, genre-fluid band Hiatus Kaiyote is set to perform at Chicago's The Salt Shed on July 9th. This follows the announcement of their forthcoming album, "Love Heart Cheat Code," due June 28th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. In anticipation of the album, the band has shared a new single, "Telescope," which reflects their personal and otherworldly inspirations. "Telescope" transports listeners to an intimate crux in the universe, offering solace […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Ravyn Lenae returns with sophomore album "Bird's Eye"
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Ravyn Lenae returns with sophomore album “Bird’s Eye”

Ravyn Lenae, photo by Kennedi Carter HYFIN artist Ravyn Lenae is gearing up for the release of her sophomore studio album, "Bird's Eye," on August 9 through Atlantic Records. The album, a follow-up to her well-received "Hypnos," is led by two singles, "Love Me Not" and "Love Is Blind," which is accompanied by a Lenae-directed video. Lenae's unique vocal style, which seamlessly blends classical technique with a contemporary R&B and […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Kiefer performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.
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Tiny Desk Premiere: Kiefer

Credit: Photo: Elizabeth Gillis/NPR For Tiny Desk concerts without a lead vocalist, I usually try to detect musicians' nonverbal conversations with each other as they perform. For Kiefer's set, there's a bonus show within the show. He plays with a sense of joy that I haven't seen in a while and when his eyes connect with a fellow player, it's as if he's thanking them each time. With decades clocked […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Halima redefines Nigerian artistry in music
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Halima redefines Nigerian artistry in music

Halima, photo by Bellamy Brewster HYFIN Verified artist Halima, with roots from Lagos to London to Brooklyn, is shaping what it means to be a Nigerian artist in the modern music landscape. Her sound draws from diverse influences, including early explorations of folk and piano and later studies of jazz and R&B.  Halima's music is not just a showcase of her versatility. It is a profound exploration of self-discovery, community, […]

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A number of Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the CROWN Act, legislation that would ban discrimination based on one's hairstyle or hair texture. Here, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Crown Act legislation on June 15, 2023 in Lansing, Mich. that will outlaw race-based hairstyle discrimination in workplaces and schools. Joey Cappelletti/AP
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Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

A number of Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the CROWN Act, legislation that would ban discrimination based on one's hairstyle or hair texture. Here, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Crown Act legislation on June 15, 2023 in Lansing, Mich. that will outlaw race-based hairstyle discrimination in workplaces and schools. Joey Cappelletti/AP A host of Black Democratic lawmakers reintroduced legislation Wednesday that would ban discrimination against a person's hairstyle or hair texture. […]

todayMay 3, 2024

Myaap Drops Infectious New Single "Rotation" Ahead of Upcoming EP
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Milwaukee’s Myaap Drops New Single “Rotation” Ahead of Upcoming EP

Photo Credit: Brandon Cowans Milwaukee's rap scene has long been an unsung hero in the eyes of the mainstream. However, if you haven't heard, the city's rap scene is exploding into the mainstream. Myaap, one of Milwaukee's talented artists, infuses the city's signature lowend sound with her unique brand of swagger and energy. On the heels of her recent stint opening for Veeze on the second leg of his Ganger […]

todayMay 3, 2024

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