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MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers appointed State Senator Lena Taylor, a Democrat representing Milwaukee, to an open Milwaukee County Circuit Court judgeship. Ms. Taylor will fill the vacancy created last month by Judge Audrey Skwierawski's resignation and serve the remainder of the term ending in July 2025. The appointment drew praise from local leaders and lawmakers who highlighted Ms. Taylor's long record of public service. "Senator Taylor […]

The year 2024 marks a centennial celebration of the life and legacy of Vel R. Phillips, a trailblazing figure in civil rights and justice. Born in a time of racial segregation, Phillips rose through the ranks of a society riddled with systemic inequalities. She shattered racial and gender barriers in Milwaukee and Wisconsin, symbolizing resilience and change. Her commitment to justice and equality was a professional pursuit and a lifelong […]

Photo via Google Maps streetview The Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee is one of 31 historic Black churches across the United States that have been awarded grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The fund awarded over $4 million in its latest round of Preserving Black Churches grants to help protect and preserve historic churches that have played vital roles in […]

Prime Video has officially announced its latest groundbreaking documentary, "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey," a detailed portrayal of Giannis Antetokounmpo's remarkable rise from a challenging upbringing in Greece to becoming an NBA icon. This article provides an in-depth look at what to expect from this much-anticipated film. Overview of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey" Set to premiere on February 19 exclusively on Prime Video; this feature-length documentary will be available in over […]

MILWAUKEE, WI - Discourse, the experiential drink makers behind some of Milwaukee's most creative coffee and tea beverages, announced today their plans to open Equal Parts - the city's first "hybrid cocktail bar" that will offer classic and contemporary cocktails available both with and without alcohol. Set to open in January 2024 in Discourse's downtown cafe, Equal Parts aims to pioneer the conscious drinking movement and create an inclusive space […]