by Bill Sell Dear I walked this morning with thousands of Milwaukeeans, mostly Latinos, protesting the criminalization of immigrants. I believe the march was the largest in my own memory, perhaps, even larger than the vast throng that turned out in honor of Martin Luther King shortly after his assassination. The massive turnout was mostly […]
April 2006
Harambee Connection – Riverwest Currents: The Community Voice of Milwaukee’s Left Bank
In Kenya, a Harambee is a community event designed to raise money for an ill or otherwise needy person, or for a situation, such as a school in need of repair. As a noun or an exclamation it is also used as a Swahili rallying cry urging the community to get organized and work together […]
A VIEWFROM HERE: In the Trenches: A Few Thoughts on Youth Work
by Tanya Cromartie-Faraha I am writing this past deadline as usual. There is so much going on off the page that needs tending to, but Im taking time this morning to get this off my chest and hope there will be a bit of space left for this piece. It wont need much space. Im […]
Brady Street Restaurant Owners Offer Smoking Options
by Tim Lambrecht Following the leads of cities like New York, Minneapolis, Madison and Appleton, Alderman Joe Davis suggested a smoking ban for all places that are open to the public within the City Of Milwaukee. Cincinnati recently voted down such a ban, while Chicago is currently considering it. The newly-proposed smoking ban would affect […]
Wade’s Guitar Shop: a place where good things happen
by Jean Scherwenka, photos by Kurt Johnson Guitars on hooks line up along the walls and down the center of the store. They provide the perfect backdrop for a jam session going on up front. A kind of social event, like stepping back into a time when shopping was fun. Where the shop owner or […]
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