One Day to Get to 100 Photos Jay Blacks didn’t set out to create a huge community impact, he just wanted to finish renovating his family home in Milwaukee that he inherited and practice his skills behind the camera. Being a natural-born creative, Blacks used his family home’s backyard to take 100 pictures in one […]
Using AI for Financial Gain According to Grand View Research, the cannabis industry has grown to be over a $30 billion industry in 2023 and Cimone Casson knew it would be revolutionary for the futures of minority business owners. Casson noticed the trend of legalization and began building Cannas Capital Holdings, a company that controls […]
It Began with A Children’s Magazine Cocoa Girl is the United Kingdom’s first Black children’s magazine which was quickly followed by the release of Cocoa Boy. The popular magazine was launched in 2020 by Serlina Boyd, who was inspired by her daughter to create a publication that celebrated Black girls and culture. The magazines allow […]
4 Months in Business Grove is a new Milwaukee-based food business that serves sandwiches meant to give the consumer a nostalgic feel. Owned by Wisconsin native Adrianna Henry, Grove is focused on creating nutritious meals. Henry describes her sandwiches as “cozy” and fulfilling. “I want to feed a boatload of families,” said Henry. Grove legally […]
Making Milwaukee History In 2021, Milwaukee Entertainment Journalist Carrie “Noni Juice” Mahone could relate to the struggles of the pandemic when it came to employment. She was furloughed from her job which left her wondering what would be next. She’s always wanted a career in entertainment thanks to BET’s 106 & Park, so when the […]
Three Years of Sharing the Vibes Beginning in 2022, the Share the Vibes Festival has been collaborating with local artists, leaders, and businesses to bring the community together for a day immersed in technology and music. The one-day festival celebrated its third year at the Vivarium in Milwaukee on July 13, 2024. Local DJ Lolo […]
Making the Change What would you do if you had to completely change how you eat? Local Milwaukee business owner Buddahfly Prescott had to make this change when her body began rejecting meat in 2020. This meant saying goodbye to some of her favorite foods altogether. She was limited in what she could eat regarding […]
Growing Beyond Fishing Trips Camp Xhongo Peace Father Son and Friends Retreat started with a quote, a dream, and a promise. In 1995, The Million Man March took place in Washington D.C., to challenge negative stereotypes of Black men and advocate for uplifting the Black community. A speaker during the demonstration, Minister Farrakhan, stated that […]
Breathing Life Into the Childhood Home Symphony Swan-Zawadi grew up on the corner of Hopkins and Courtland on Milwaukee’s Northside. As she grew older, she went through school, found her passions, started a family, and eventually had to face the passing of her parents. She returned to her childhood home after her father passed and […]
400 Drone Display If you’ve ever been to Milwaukee’s lakefront then you’ve seen the majestic mansion that sits on the top of the hill right off of North Ave. That mansion is The Villa Terrace Art Museum, a Milwaukee historic home that hosts exhibitions and performances in a Renaissance-style villa and garden. The Villa Terrace […]
