Don't Miss Brittany Howard's High-Energy Opening Show at Summerfest

Don’t miss Brittany Howard’s high-energy Summerfest opening night show

Summerfest organizers announced that Brittany Howard will headline the festival's opening night concert at the BMO Harris Pavilion on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Howard will be joined by the musical duo The War and Treaty for the season kick-off performance. Howard is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the four-time Grammy award-winning band Alabama Shakes. However, she has also seen success as a solo musician after releasing […]

January 29, 2024

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Lack of diversity on OpenAI board questioned by Congressional Black Caucus

Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep Emanuel Cleaver, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman OpenAI recently responded to a letter sent by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) that raised serious concerns over the lack of diversity on the AI lab's board of directors. As reported by TechCrunch, OpenAI's response, dated January 5th and signed by CEO Sam Altman and Chairman Bret Taylor, stated that building a "complete and diverse board" is one of the […]

January 29, 2024

Toy Story: Pharrell Williams' Journey Told Through Legos

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Pharrell Williams’ journey will be told ‘Piece by Piece’ through LEGOs in new film

Music superstar Pharrell Williams is bringing his singular life story to the big screen in an unexpected way - with Legos. The acclaimed recording artist and producer has co-developed an animated film titled “Piece by Piece” that will use the popular children’s building blocks to recount his artistic journey. Directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” “20 Feet From Stardom”) and produced by Neville’s Tremolo Productions alongside […]

January 26, 2024

Milwaukee

Gov. Evers appoints State Sen. Lena Taylor to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

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 […]

January 26, 2024

Milwaukee

Milwaukee rap scene’s rising star Myaap drops bold new mixtape

The buzz around Milwaukee's rap scene has reached a fever pitch lately, with the national press taking notice. As sites like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone have highlighted, stars like Lakeyah and HUEY V are putting the city on the map. Next up to represent Milwaukee is the 17-year-old Myaap, the self-proclaimed "Queen of the City" whose infectious energy and clever bars have made her a TikTok sensation. On her new […]

January 26, 2024

New Releases

Ford Foundation funds social justice films, from Sun Ra to Gullah history to police violence

Scene from the documentary "The Riot Report" The Ford Foundation, one of the world's leading philanthropic organizations, announced $4.2 million in grants to support 59 social impact documentary projects on January 25th, 2024. Among the recipients are several ambitious films tackling issues of racial justice, civil rights history, and systemic inequality. Notable projects include "Travel Notes of a Gulla Geechee Girl," directed by pioneering filmmaker Julie Dash. The film chronicles […]

January 25, 2024

Music

Celebrate Black History Month 2024 with Memphis’s Stax Music Academy production

The Stax Music Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, is debuting an original video production and accompanying educational materials to celebrate Black History Month in February 2024. The program, titled "Stax Meets Motown," explores the connections between the civil rights movement of the 1960s and iconic record labels Stax and Motown. Created entirely by students at the Academy, "Stax Meets Motown" features an entertaining plotline debating the musical merits of the two […]

January 25, 2024

Milwaukee

Milwaukee and Madison chefs celebrated with James Beard nominations

Syovata “Vata” Edari of CocoVaa nominated for James Beard's Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Today, the James Beard Foundation revealed the semifinalist nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards. Known as the “Oscars of the food world,” these prestigious awards are the industry’s highest honor to celebrate chefs and restaurants of the year. The long list named Madison-based chocolatier Syovata “Vata” Edari for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker for CocoVaa. […]

January 25, 2024

Milwaukee

Milwaukee kicks off a yearlong celebration honoring Vel Phillips’ legacy

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 […]

January 24, 2024

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Don’t miss Brittany Howard’s high-energy Summerfest opening night show

Lack of diversity on OpenAI board questioned by Congressional Black Caucus

Pharrell Williams’ journey will be told ‘Piece by Piece’ through LEGOs in new film

Gov. Evers appoints State Sen. Lena Taylor to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee rap scene’s rising star Myaap drops bold new mixtape

Ford Foundation funds social justice films, from Sun Ra to Gullah history to police violence

Celebrate Black History Month 2024 with Memphis’s Stax Music Academy production

Milwaukee and Madison chefs celebrated with James Beard nominations

Milwaukee kicks off a yearlong celebration honoring Vel Phillips’ legacy

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