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Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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‘Someone Needed to Get in the Middle’: How Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Came to Be
The heroes of today aren’t the ones who save the whole world but the ones who save their little part of it. Mother-and-daughter duo, Danell Cross and Melody McCurtis, are…
From a Side Hustle to a Business to a Company Tiffany Miller is Scaling Up
Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. To make a business succeed, it requires hard work, determination, sweat, luck, gumption and an entrepreneurial spirit that can’t be…
Kennita Hickman Centers Black and Brown Creatives in Her Work
Kennita Hickman is making moves this year. She has plans to bring back the program “Artist Eats,” she’s working with apparel companies to curate brand campaigns and helping independent artists…
Shavonda Sisson Reflects on What it Means to Be a Leader
It’s not easy being a leader in a city like Milwaukee, but Shavonda Sisson isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Sisson is the founder of the Love on…
Old World Third Street Becomes Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Cities across the United States have streets named in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Milwaukee is no exception. Originally, Milwaukee’s Martin Luther King Drive morphed into Old World…
Revitalizing a Neighborhood: Sam’s Place and Shalem Healing Join Harambee Neighborhood
Revitalization is no small feat – be it a house, a building or a neighborhood. It’s not just a matter of having the proper permits and supplies but knowing what…
Wisconsin Receives FEMA Aid for Vaccine Distribution Support
Wisconsin is receiving $47 million in federal funding to help cover the costs of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency also…
A Local Group is Addressing Racial Inequalities in Whitefish Bay
When it comes to diversity in the Village of Whitefish Bay, one could say its lacking. The community is majority white and according to local Whitefish Bay resident, Kathy Wurzer,…
Wisconsin’s Assembly Cancels Vote Regarding Mask Mandate Repeal
Wisconsin is no stranger to making the news, especially when it regards the state’s politics. The state recently made headlines again after the Republican-controlled Assembly made plans to repeal the…
ThriveOn Collaboration Announces New Name for Former Gimbels and Schuster’s Building
The ThriveOn Collaboration is making major moves this year. The group recently announced that it officially purchased the vacant building that once housed Gimbels and Schuster’s Department Store, 2153 N.…