Pilot Program Helps Employ Incarcerated Writers

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  Nyesha Stone / 5 years
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View fullsize Co-owner of Empowerment Avenue Rahsaan Thomas outside the San Quentin Prison. (Picture courtesy Empowerment Avenue Twitter) Empowerment Avenue was created to help incarcerated people get their work published. The program establishes the framework to facilitate and support inside-outside partnerships, reducing the barriers to collaborating and compensating imprisoned people. Program organizer and freelance writer […]

Wisconsin Artist Releases New Single “Baby I” Featuring Grammy Artist Ne-Yo

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  Nyesha Stone / 5 years
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Gaining A Song with Artist Ne-Yo Wisconsin’s music scene is not something to play with. We’ve been in the shadows for far too long but that hasn’t stopped the hunger of the artists. Kenosha, WI native Caleb Hutchison—artist ILY Truly—is one of many Wisconsin artists who’s had to prove himself to get what he wanted. […]

More Black People are Embracing Plant Parenthood and Creating Green Spaces in their Communities

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  Maria / 5 years
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Fighting Anxiety with Plants According to Press Connects, plants and humans have a unique cycle where one helps the other. Plants help humans breathe by providing us with oxygen, and humans help plants “breathe” by providing them with carbon dioxide. Plants also support people’s mental health. Watching a plant grow and flourish can calm your […]

“Growing Up Milwaukee” Documentary Goes National To HBO Max!

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  Maria / 5 years
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Childhood Milwaukee Memories From a bird’s eye view, the city of Milwaukee has the appearance of a thriving city. We see tall buildings, stadiums, and a melting pot of ethnicities, but what do we see when we zoom in? Tyshun Wardlaw, the Milwaukee native and Black filmmaker, takes us behind the lens and shows us […]

Doulas and Midwives Combat Statistics by Supporting Expecting Black, Hispanic and Non-White Mothers Amidst Pandemic

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  Nyesha Stone / 5 years
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Protecting our Mothers As the nation moves forward in new normals, inquiries for doulas and midwives have increased. More states are adapting to the needs of pregnant women in today’s climate. Expecting mothers are faced with various considerations that may not have been present before COVID. Virtual visits replaced in-person prenatal classes. Hospitals are ensuring […]

Medical College of Wisconsin Provides Advice to Slow the Spread of the Virus

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  Lara Harrison / 5 years
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View fullsize Dr. Joyce Sanchez receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. (Picture by Dr. Sanchez) The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is providing their expertise on a variety of topics. One of the team’s goals is to give the general public knowledge on COVID-19 vaccines’ containment.  The professors and experts at the college debunked the myths about the […]

Milwaukee Bucks Graphic Designer Dante Nash Talks with Young Enterprising Society Students

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  Young Enterprising Society Students / 5 years
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Genesis Renji Releases First Book “The Book of Genesis: G.O.A.T Talk” To Motivate Others

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  Maria / 5 years
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Who’s the G.O.A.T.? The Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) debate has got to be up there with some of the most philosophical questions ever pondered. Whether the argument is solely opinion-based or actually backed by stats, even after hours of discussion, two people may never agree on the G.O.A.T. Jordan or Kobe? Biggie or Pac?  […]