For far too long people have used the term “this is Milwaukee” without it being true. The real Milwaukee is not only the nicer sides of the city or a few people of color in the room. The real Milwaukee is the creativity, drive and diversity that flows from the far North side to the […]
When first starting his business: “A Goodman’s Desserts”, Alan Goodman reached out to established small business owners for advice and support. According to Goodman, their support—specifically from the Black community—has lead him to be this year’s fourth annual Rev-Up MKE winner. “The African American small business owner community has been extremely supportive,” said Goodman. “I […]
Benny Tralongo was 20 years old when he became a single parent to his daughter. He was forced to quickly grow up. “I had to give up a lot of kid stuff,” said Tralongo. “But I didn’t want to forget about it.” Now, it’s years later and Tralongo is not only the father of his […]
When first starting his business: “A Goodman’s Desserts”, Alan Goodman reached out to established small business owners for advice and support. According to Goodman, their support—specifically from the Black community—has lead him to be this year’s fourth annual Rev-Up MKE winner. “The African American small business owner community has been extremely supportive,” said Goodman. “I […]
Before the age of 18, did you have a parent or another adult in your household that often swore at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? Have you ever lived with anyone who’s had troubles with alcohol or drugs? You don’t have to answer these questions, these are just similar questions that […]
Before the age of 18, did you have a parent or another adult in your household that often swore at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? Have you ever lived with anyone who’s had troubles with alcohol or drugs? You don’t have to answer these questions, these are just similar questions that […]
Yesterday, Von Alexander held a premiere party for the release of his latest video “Solange”, which he says is his most anticipated piece of work to date. Yet, the making of the song Solange wasn’t planned. He wrote the song during the same time Solange dropped her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home”. Her […]
What would you do if you received a donation of 10,000 diaper bags? That was the question Mother De’Lonnia Robinson of Good Samaritan Church of God in Christ had to ask herself when she was blessed with the news. Robinson reached out to Julia Means, a colleague, about what to do with the diaper bags. […]
What would you do if you received a donation of 10,000 diaper bags? That was the question Mother De’Lonnia Robinson of Good Samaritan Church of God in Christ had to ask herself when she was blessed with the news. Robinson reached out to Julia Means, a colleague, about what to do with the diaper bags. […]
Turning pain into support, care and love is what Al Harris did when he founded Cancer Who? in West Philadelphia. After experiencing cancer through different family members, Harris saw that while he was visiting his family members during their chemo and treatments, other patients were there alone. Harris immediately went to do research to see […]
