Milwaukee

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 […]

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 […]

Artists hubs in Milwaukee just got easier to find. The Milwaukee Artist + Resource Network (MARN), located at 191 N. Broadway Suite 102, created an inclusive yearly mentorship program in 2007 to not only connect creatives, but also help developing artists enhance their skills. With a focus on a diverse cohort, the MARNmentorship program accepts artists based in the city who work in many different media and disciplines. It starts […]

Milwaukee City Hall, photo by Casey Eisenreich Milwaukee Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt released a statement on April 29, 2024, expressing her disappointment with the new Common Council committee assignments. Pratt pointed out that no Black woman was appointed chair or vice chair on the seven standing committees. This decision comes after the recent election on April 16, 2024, which saw Milwaukee's Common Council become the most diverse in its history, […]