Last July, fired UW-Milwaukee professor Anthony Azenabor was scheduled to appear in Milwaukee County Court, accused of raping a student and sexually assaulting another. But Azenabor did not show up. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Ten days later, his lawyer informed the court that the Nigerian native had likely fled the country. Less […]
Tripping Out: Psychedelics Gain Popularity in Wisconsin
On a typical Friday night, you might go out to dinner or to get drinks with friends. Maybe you have a game night planned, or a take-out meal on the way. Or maybe, you come home and brew a cup of tea filled with magic mushrooms, preparing to cleanse your mind. About once a month, […]
Lead in the Water Threatens Generations of Milwaukee Residents
When his child tested at levels two times higher than what is considered lead poisoning, Nazir Al-Mujaahid took action. He took action when his son experienced delayed development. He took action when his son’s motor skills were lacking. He notified the city that lead laterals were affecting his family. But the city did not take […]
Homeless Encampment Leads to Housing Relocation Effort
The People of “Tent City” In front of a traffic light between I-794 and Clybourn Street, a woman sat on a white plastic bucket. She held a cardboard sign with the words, “BABY ON THE WAY ANYTHING HELPS GOD BLESS,” written in black marker. She wore a sweater with the hood pulled just above her […]
Fly Fishing is Poetry in Motion for Veterans
Veterans from Vietnam and the current conflicts in the Middle East, their faces grizzled with wisdom and experience from time served in the U.S. Armed Forces, make their way into the small conference room at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wis. They drift around the space exchanging fishing stories and banter […]
AmeriCorps and Boys and Girls Club Form Partnership to Help Kids Learn
In the Avenues West neighborhood of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Academy of Sciences is tucked away behind the Marquette University campus. On a cold, snowy evening, most lights are off and doors locked, except for the main entrance where a single door is left open. Two workers sit at the front desk with a couple students […]
Milwaukee Neighbors Fight Back Against Reckless Driving
Local residents gathered at the Nigerian Community Center, hosted by Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd. The meeting included lawmakers, police chiefs and a local judge. It was broadcast on Facebook Live and angry residents kept showing up. They were frustrated and fearful for their lives because of the rise of reckless driving and fatal accidents in the […]
UWM Students Weigh in on Dockless Scooters
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works is conducting a survey about electronic scooters to find out whether they can be a safe and viable new way of transportation for the city. E-scooters are not allowed on the UW-Milwaukee campus, but on surrounding streets, they’re an option for students to travel short distances. Students were mostly seen using the Lime scooters during […]