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Party Buses in Milwaukee just Became Affordable Thanks to Krystal Griffin

As the maid of honor for her best friend’s wedding, Krystal Griffin wanted to rent a party bus which lead to her contacting a friend. That experience inspired Griffin to buy her own party bus so she could provide the city with fun for affordable prices. She said it shouldn’t cost someone $1,000 a night […]

Carvd N Stone is Hosting a Panel with 2020 DNC Organizers, Oct. 21

Carvd N Stone is Hosting a Panel with 2020 DNC Organizers, Oct. 21 Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese; 2020 Milwaukee Host Committee President Liz Gilbert and 2020 Milwaukee Host Committee Vice President of Diversity, Vendor Accountability Lafayette Crump will sit on a panel to discuss the DNC’s impact on the city to Milwaukee’s […]

Carvd N Stone is Hosting a Panel with 2020 DNC Organizers, Oct. 21

Carvd N Stone is Hosting a Panel with 2020 DNC Organizers, Oct. 21 Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese; 2020 Milwaukee Host Committee President Liz Gilbert and 2020 Milwaukee Host Committee Vice President of Diversity, Vendor Accountability Lafayette Crump will sit on a panel to discuss the DNC’s impact on the city to Milwaukee’s […]

11-Year-Old Kennedy Phifer is Selected for the Scholastic Kids Press

Not too many people know exactly what they want at the age of eleven, but not everyone is like Kennedy Phifer. Phifer has plans on being the first woman African American Supreme Court Justice and no one’s going to stop her from reaching that. “I want to make a lot of differences in the world […]

FashioNation Introduces Classic Crafting to Milwaukee’s Youth

As Darla Shanae demonstrates how to measure an arm hole on one of her Milwaukee Academy of Science students, another raises her hand and chimes in.  “Ms. Darla, what’s this spot?” she asks pointing to the lower half of a silhouette body on a measurement sheet. “Ummmm…are you talking about the groin?” Shanae asks, while […]

FashioNation Introduces Classic Crafting to Milwaukee’s Youth

As Darla Shanae demonstrates how to measure an arm hole on one of her Milwaukee Academy of Science students, another raises her hand and chimes in.  “Ms. Darla, what’s this spot?” she asks pointing to the lower half of a silhouette body on a measurement sheet. “Ummmm…are you talking about the groin?” Shanae asks, while […]

Hip Hop DNA Volume 1 Displayed the Real and Diverse Milwaukee

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 […]

Hip Hop DNA Volume 1 Displayed the Real and Diverse Milwaukee

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 […]

A Goodman’s Desserts is Rev-Up MKE’s Fourth Annual Winner

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 […]

SayWerd Clothing Goes Vintage

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 […]

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