View fullsize Ruben Gaona is interviewed by St. Joan Antida High School Students. (Picture by Lily Shea Photography/Carvd N Stone) From a prison cell to a self-made businessman, Ruben Gaona is changing incarcerated people’s lives. In 2010, Gaona was federally indicted on drug charges along with 21 other people, including his siblings. He then spent […]
View fullsize Director of the Milwaukee’s 2021 Black Nativity, Dimonte Henning. (Picture by Lily Shea Photography/Carvd N Stone) This winter marks the sixth year Black Arts MKE will host Langston Hughes’ play “Black Nativity”, and this time it has a new theme and new director. Although the pandemic was hard on everyone, it seemed to […]
View fullsize Ren Lowe and her eight-year-old daughter Kameryn’s first novel: ‘My Magical Brown Unicorn.’ (Photo courtesy of Ren Lowe) 37-year-old Ren Lowe spent most of her life pursuing a career in music, but the truth is ever since she was a child, she has always loved to write. That love has came full circle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
