Milwaukee

Image generated by A.I. As homeowners across the United States grapple with rising property taxes, state legislatures are exploring ways to provide relief. In Georgia, House Bill 581 (HB 581) aims to limit future increases in a home's taxable value, potentially easing the property tax burden for homeowners. Let's examine the key details of HB 581 and explore its potential impact if a similar bill were introduced in Wisconsin, focusing […]

The 2024 Black Birth: Maternal & Infant Health Symposium, presented by GE Healthcare, is set to take place on Saturday, May 11, at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. This annual event, now in its third year, aims to foster dialogue between community members and healthcare providers to address racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Maternal health disparities remain a significant issue in the United States, with Black women facing disproportionately higher […]

Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools are joining forces to host the third annual BLMA Mental Health Awareness Symposium on April 22. This half-day event aims to support the mental well-being of approximately 200 Black and Latino young men from 12 local high schools. The symposium will feature a keynote address by Harry Evans, founder of Heal Black Man. This Milwaukee-based organization provides a supportive space for Black men to […]

The Milky Way Tech Hub has announced the launch of its 2024 Accelerator Program, which will take place from May 6th to May 17th, 2024. The two-week intensive program aims to provide participating founders with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate AI effectively and ethically into their business models, foster growth through mentorship, and celebrate entrepreneurial risk-taking. The program, themed #InnovationSzn, is a collaborative effort between the Milky Way […]

Governor Tony Evers announced that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture to honor and memorialize the life and legacy of Wisconsin trailblazer Vel R. Phillips.  When unveiled in June 2024, the sculpture of Phillips, commissioned by artist Radcliffe Bailey, will be the first of a person of color to be honored on the Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds. The stature will […]