by George Martin Have you seen Trump’s campaign tv ad that is intended to strike fear in your heart about ‘defunding’ the police?The tv ad states that, “You have reached the 911 police emergency number. If you called to report a rape, a murderer, a home invasion and all other crimes; due to ‘defunding’ of […]
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Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Community Commentary, Telling Our Stories
A Hard Reset
By Roberta Hanus …when I hear a word or a phrase that fascinates or is new to me, my ears perk up and I ponder the possibility that it may have greater significance than what was intended. Today a client of mine described the situation in her life as a “hard re-set”.I am a Jungian-oriented […]
Posted inBlack History, Commentary & Opinion, Editorials, Telling Our Stories
Black Lives Matter
The Riverwest Currents will add comments and information about the struggle for justice and fair and equitable treatment for all citizens and residents of our neighborhood, city, state, and country. To view full version of archived stories below click on the Headline. A message from Historic Milwaukee Inc. Links to Americas Black Holocaust Museum, Wisconsin […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Telling Our Stories
Hasbrook Galleries
An Online Gallery by Vince Bushell How timely! An online gallery when we are all stuck inside. I was contacted by John Giesa. In coordination with his sister Katherine Giesa, the siblings found common ground and a common passion to promote upcoming artists. They are from Milwaukee with connections to UW Madison artists. There […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Bob Bruch
*The reader will find the word G-d written with a dash to avoid defacement. By Joshua Becker In chess a pawn mostly moves one step at a time; only when a pawn reaches the other side can it be swapped—and transformed—to a higher level. In communism, on the other hand, the pawn has a different […]