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Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Community Commentary, Education

Virtual Learning is Actual Chaos for Early Elementary Students

by Currents StaffOctober 2020October 2020

By Brenna Gonderman Autumn has arrived. The days are getting shorter and the dawn of digital learning has begun. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 Milwaukee schools remain closed. But most families cannot afford to put their lives on hold. Working at a local childcare and youth center I have watched virtual […]

Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Cultural Commentarhy, Harambee Connection, Neighborhood News

Living Black – On Black Experience

by Ellen WarrenJuly 2020July 2020

By Ellen C WarrenI know that there is a lot to take in and digest right now regarding the injustices heaped upon Black people, as well as other people of color. But I invite you to continue learning, even when it gets painful. Some folks don’t have a choice.On that note, I wish to share […]

Posted inBlack History, Commentary & Opinion, Editorials, Telling Our Stories

Black Lives Matter

by Vince BushellJune 2020June 2020

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 inNeighbor Spotlight

Neighbor Spotlight: Margaret Vasterling

by Ellen WarrenMay 2017May 2017

“I came to Riverwest in 1986,” says Margaret. “I was living on the east side, and the duplex was sold. I had thirty days to get out. I had two children living with me. And two dogs. And a cockatiel. I was working for Curative and was contracted to Froedtert.” A child that Margaret was […]

Posted inMusic & Events, Neighborhood News

Currents Calendar February 2017

by Currents StaffJanuary 2017January 2017

1 WEDNESDAY     ART BAR “Great” Poetry Readings  7PM HIGH DIVE Thistledown Thunders 10PM INVIVO WELLNESS  Mindfulness For Real: Session 1 – The Real Body (part of 4-session course; sign up (414) 265-5606 or invivowellness.com,  10:30-11:30AM $15 LINNEMAN’S  1001 E Locust, Acoustic Open Stage feat. Cullah; sign-up 8:30PM // starts 9PM    $6, $8 […]

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