What’s up with Shako Mako?
Photos courtesy of Mustafa GhazaiWhen Mustafa Ghazai of Greenfield launched Shako Mako in March, he had not anticipated the quick growth and popularity of his multi-platform storytelling about Wisconsin's Muslim community.Milwaukee Muslims are buzzing...
Tlaib: Netanyahu Should Be Sent to The Hague, Not Addressing Congress
Rep. Rashida Tlaib attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol with George Washington University students who were protesting the war in Gaza, on May 8, 2024.TOM WILLIAMS / CQ-ROLL CALL, INC VIA GETTY IMAGESRep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) has said...
Photo essay: The Coalition to March on the RNC in downtown Milwaukee
Photos by Kamal MoonAlan Chavoya of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression led chants during the rally outside the Republican National Convention on July 15 at Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.On July 15, the Coalition to March on...
The new Jewish international: taking back the power of definition
MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL JEWISH COLLECTIVE FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE PARTICIPATE IN THE JEWISH BLOC OF THE “NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION FOR GAZA: END THE GENOCIDE, STOP ARMING ISRAEL” IN LONDON, ON JUNE 8, 2024.Four years ago, a dozen or so Jewish justice...
My Thoughts on Biden Dropping Out
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. Source: XJoe Biden was discarded by the same billionaire class he assiduously served throughout his political career. Barely able to stumble his way through the words on a TelePrompter and not always cognizant of what is...
MICAH declares “We All Belong” as Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention
Photos by Kamal Moon “As a person of faith, I believe we all belong and I reject the racist and divisive politics of white ‘christian’ nationalism,” Janan Najeeb, chair of MICAH's Religious Leaders Caucus, told the press Saturday. About 30 local religious...
Grantee Spotlight: Somali and Scandinavian Heritage Events in Barron County
Sallie Anna Pisera spent time in the Barron area visiting family when she was growing up. In fact, it was her aunt Theresa who connected her with a place called Pioneer Village. Run by the Barron County Historical Society, the village museum has been...
Muhammed Muheisen: ‘Bearing Witness’ in the Netherlands
The Hague, The NetherlandsJuly 2024 The extraordinary photo exhibition ‘Bearing Witness’ is currently on display in The Hague. Bearing Witness is a collection of unique pictures taken by world-renowned photojournalists and changemakers: Muhammed Muheisen,...
Real Estate Broker Ahmed Abubaker’s insights for Milwaukee homebuyers
Photo by Bissan AbubakerAhmed Abubaker, broker owner of AA Baker Realtors, observes that Milwaukee’s housing market is threatened by a significant increase of interest rates and supply not meeting demand.Navigating real estate in Wisconsin is more...
Photos: Gaza, abortion and migrant rights protests outside RNC in US
Protesters march near the Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. [Alex Brandon/AP Photo] Hundreds of demonstrators have converged on downtown Milwaukee to protest at the Republican National Convention (RNC), saying...
