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Mixtape Trappers Gifted Over 150 Toys to Milwaukee Children

Two days before Christmas, Mixtape Trappers and The Playmaker held their first annual Mixtape Trappers Toy Giveaway for Milwaukee children. Mixtape Trappers Founder Jerry “DJ Jerry” Coleman said he was only expecting around 100 children to show up, yet 30 minutes before the event’s start there was already a line around the building. The toy […]

The Creative Corridor Aims to Keep Milwaukee’s Talent Here

The big question Milwaukee has is how do we keep our talent here? How do we convince them that there are opportunities and resources here when the media says differently? According to the 2019 Recommendations on Reducing Human Capital Flight (Brain Drain) from Milwaukee and its City Government report, 18 to 24 year olds and […]

Priority has Taken Over the City

When is the last time you’ve made yourself a priority? For most people the answer is not often, which is why Steph Crosley made it her mission to make herself a priority. Crosley was leaving her year 31 and was completely drained. To prepare for year 32, Crosley went on a two-week hiatus to focus […]

Greater Equity 2030 Challenges Businesses to Provide 1,600 Creative Jobs for Minority Employees

Keep the talent here. That’s a common saying Milwaukeeans go to when they talk about how most of our talent leaves the city and state. But most times we don’t really talk about the lack of support our talent receives. According to Co-Founder and Director of UWM’s Center for Economic Development Marc Levine’s research, Blacks […]

Greater Equity 2030 Challenges Businesses to Provide 1,600 Creative Jobs for Minority Employees

Keep the talent here. That’s a common saying Milwaukeeans go to when they talk about how most of our talent leaves the city and state. But most times we don’t really talk about the lack of support our talent receives. According to Co-Founder and Director of UWM’s Center for Economic Development Marc Levine’s research, Blacks […]

Bridget Robinson is the New Interim Executive Director for Safe & Sound

As the co-founder of Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week and Executive Director of BlankSpace MKE, Bridget Robinson is a connector for the community. Now she gets to connect on an even higher level as the interim executive director of Safe & Sound. Robinson will hold this position for the next three to four months while the […]

Bridget Robinson is the New Interim Executive Director for Safe & Sound

As the co-founder of Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week and Executive Director of BlankSpace MKE, Bridget Robinson is a connector for the community. Now she gets to connect on an even higher level as the interim executive director of Safe & Sound. Robinson will hold this position for the next three to four months while the […]

Alverno College’s the Bestowing of the Kente Celebrates 25 Years of Honoring Black Students

Seven years ago, Desiree Perry graduated from Alverno College with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. It was also seven years ago when Perry was a part of the Bestowing of the Kente Ceremony—a rite of passage recognizing African American students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each […]

Alverno College’s the Bestowing of the Kente Celebrates 25 Years of Honoring Black Students

Seven years ago, Desiree Perry graduated from Alverno College with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. It was also seven years ago when Perry was a part of the Bestowing of the Kente Ceremony—a rite of passage recognizing African American students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each […]