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Milwaukee Vegan Business Catered Food for Singer Omarion at Millennium Tour

View fullsize Royally Vegan Co-Owner Tylesha King (L) and Omarion (R). (Picture provided by Royally Vegan) Singer and actor Omarion came to Milwaukee on October 28, 2021 to give the city a show at the Millennium Tour. He was accompanied by Soulja Boy, Ashanti, Ying Yang Twins, Pretty Ricky, Sammie and Lloyd. On tour, Omarion […]

Iyanla Vanzant Drops Wellness Brand to Encourage Manifestations

View fullsize Inspirational speaker and reality star Iyanla Vanzant releases wellness brand for people to center their energies. (Picture provided by Iyanla Vanzant) The inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant released a self-care body line that focuses on holistic bath and body products. The products are designed to relax a person’s mind, pamper their body, and rejuvenate […]

Iyanla Vanzant Drops Wellness Brand to Encourage Manifestations

View fullsize Inspirational speaker and reality star Iyanla Vanzant releases wellness brand for people to center their energies. (Picture provided by Iyanla Vanzant) The inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant released a self-care body line that focuses on holistic bath and body products. The products are designed to relax a person’s mind, pamper their body, and rejuvenate […]

This Married Couple is Changing Lives Through Laughter Yoga

View fullsize Alik and Lauren Colbert got married in 2017, and stumbled into laughter yoga in 2018. (Photo by Ryan Powell) Laughter — we all do it. Whether it’s among family and friends, watching television, or just a moment that brings you joy in your everyday life, laughter is a part of the human experience. […]

Black Hair Experience Selfie Museum Explores Black Culture & Beautifies Black Hair

View fullsize Business partners and friends Alisha Brooks (L) and Elizabeth Austin-Davis (R) created a curated museum that highlights Black culture. (Picture by Mariah Oates) Friends turned business partners Alisha Brooks and Elizabeth Austin-Davis used their love of Black culture to create an open space for appreciation of Black hair: a popup art studio. “It […]

The HBCU Rugby Classic Brings Awareness and Culture to Various Communities

View fullsize HBCU rugby players have the opportunity to highlight their talents at the HBCU Rugby Classic. (Picture by Gift Egbleu) The HBCU Rugby Classic provides Black and Brown athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents and highlight historically Black colleges, universities, and other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color teams. The annual HBCU Rugby […]

Black Game Executives and Creatives Open Doors for Next Generation of Gamers

View fullsize Voice actor Eli Harris will be honored at the gaming awards show on November 13 2021. (Picture by Leslie Gay) The Black in Gaming Foundation is hosting its fifth annual Black in Gaming (BIG) Awards show on November 13, 2021. The award show will stream on YouTube. Game industry advocate Carl Varnado and […]

Top Milwaukee Soccer Player Leaves Career Behind to Excel in Music

View fullsize Cam Will. (Picture provided by Cam Will) 18 years of soccer. Known by his artist name, Cam Will started playing soccer in the third grade after being invited to see his best friend KJ play. He remembers meeting the other soccer players and falling in love with the culture of soccer. After the […]

Milwaukee Award Show to Honor Those Impacted by the System on Nov. 10

Honoring Justice-Impacted Individuals The first annual “Correcting the Narrative Awards” will take place on November 10, 2021, to honor nine Wisconsin unrecognized success stories in the system that have impacted the community. The awards are through The Community in partnership with Project RETURN and the Milwaukee Turners. The honorees were selected by eight organizations involved […]