Milwaukee

The City of Milwaukee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award, which recognizes a female resident who embodies the spirit of one of Milwaukee's most notable public servants. Nominations will be accepted through February 14, with the winner to be announced during the Girl's Day @ City Hall program in March. The award, as explained by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, celebrates individuals who demonstrate Phillips' […]

The Department of Homeland Security seeks to establish an immigration detention center in Milwaukee. The facility would operate at 11925 W. Lake Park Drive in the city's 9th District. The proposal includes plans to modify the existing building with security features. DHS requested permission to install a sally port for transporting detainees. The project also includes adding chain-link fencing with privacy screens. District 9 Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposed the proposed […]

Grammy-nominated New Orleans ensemble Tank and the Bangas are making their highly anticipated return to Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom on April 6, 2025, bringing their electrifying blend of funk, soul, and spoken word to the city's historic venue. The performance, featuring special guests Elliott Skinner and DJ Zeus, will open its doors at 7:00 PM, with tickets going on sale January 17 at 10:00 AM. Since their formation in 2011, […]

A Milwaukee church partners with local tech organizations for an artificial intelligence hackathon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City of Light Church will host the two-hour "Empower The Dream" event. The Milky Way Tech Hub, Visionary League, and I.C. Stars Milwaukee lead the collaboration. These organizations focus on expanding technology access in Milwaukee's communities. TIME Magazine's 2024 list of top AI leaders includes only seven Black innovators among 100 […]

Milwaukee's largest hip-hop cultural celebration reaches its tenth anniversary this March 22. The Adidas Day Party, founded by entrepreneur Lena Cole, takes place at Turner Hall Ballroom. Cole recently received recognition for her contributions to Milwaukee's music scene. HYFIN's Anti-Gala honored her with the Entrepreneur Award for R&B Live in October. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYFIN | Amplifying Black Culture (@hyfin.mke) The event continues its […]

Milwaukee-born duo SistaStrings performed with Metallica at the YouTube Theatre on December 13. The performance celebrated Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation charity event. The full concert premieres December 19 at 3 PM EST on YouTube's platform. Sisters Monique and Chauntee Ross opened the show with their signature string arrangements. The duo later joined Metallica for two songs during the headlining acoustic set. The collaboration marks another milestone for SistaStrings, […]

Renowned astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson is set to illuminate Milwaukee's historic Riverside Theater on May 6 with his latest cosmic exploration, "This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe." The evening promises to showcase Tyson's signature blend of scientific expertise and engaging storytelling as he unpacks groundbreaking discoveries from the past few years. Drawing from recent developments in space exploration and astronomical research, Tyson will guide audiences […]