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Mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson plans focus on jobs and economic growth if elected | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
March 15, 2022
Mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson sat down with the staff of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service to discuss his vision for the city. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
Mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson said Monday that he will focus on “family-supporting jobs” and economic development to address the root causes of problems besetting Milwaukee.
In a wide-ranging, hour-long interview with the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, covering topics of interest to central city neighborhoods, Johnson, 35, said he wanted to increase the number of jobs in the city that would be able to provide households with a stable income. He also wants to develop more industries and opportunities in the city.
“I want to grow the city. … I don’t think that we should be nibbling around the edges trying to get to 600,000 people again,” he said. “We should be trying to grow to a million people or more. But the only way we’re going do that is by making sure that we have a stronger city, a safer city and a city that provides economic prosperity for everybody that lives here.”
Johnson, who served as Common Council president before becoming acting mayor after the departure of then-Mayor Tom Barrett, said he wanted to see growth in several industries, including the tech industry.
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Given what he described as the city’s “manufacturing know-how and burning desire to have access to family-supporting work,” he said he believes Milwaukee would also be an ideal choice for national efforts toward green energy production, including building wind turbines and solar panels.
“When the president of the United States talks about building back better and transitioning our economy over into a more green economy, I can’t think of a place better than Milwaukee to be a flagship for that,” Johnson said.
Citing transportation as one of the biggest barriers to employment, Johnson said he will work with local leaders to establish a regional transit system that would get people to where the jobs are, which are often in the suburbs.
Johnson also said he would aim to increase access to apprenticeships for students and get more people involved in the trades.
Views on education, housing, health and public safety
Johnson acknowledged the mayor does not have a direct impact on education. He hoped, however, to make quality-of-life improvements to ensure that kids can get the best education possible.
“If a kid enters a classroom and they’re hungry, that’s something that a mayor can do something about,” Johnson said. “If a kid enters a classroom and they’ve got instability in their life and they’re moving around because their parents don’t have access to a family-supporting job … if a kid lives in a neighborhood where there’s violence and trauma that affects their learning, that’s something that a mayor can do something about.”
Johnson cited the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives, an office that he helped create as a co-chair of the Early Education Task Force, as one way to improve outcomes in the city.
This includes strategies for more day care. He used himself as an example of the difficulty in getting high-quality day care for his children.
“At the time, I was the second-highest ranking official in city government, and I can’t afford high-quality day care for my kids,” Johnson said.
On housing, Johnson touted recently established inter-agency housing policies that were meant to align the goals of separate housing agencies.
Johnson said he believes funding from the American Rescue Plan Act was invested wisely into the city, and he hopes to see sustained improvements to housing because of it. Specifically, he touted the $43 million investment into various affordable housing programs in the city.
Regarding ways to combat homelessness, Johnson said he favors putting those who are homeless into permanent housing first.
When asked about lead exposure in the city, Johnson said the city’s 70,000 lead laterals, or pipes containing trace amounts of lead, were a huge issue.
Johnson noted the importance of lead-removal efforts being focused on more than just replacing lead pipes, as exposure can also occur in paint and soil around homes. He also said he viewed lead abatement as a potential source for job opportunities.
Johnson said he believes violence prevention is a public health issue and supports the work of the Office of Violence Prevention. He said he will commit another $5 million to the office if elected mayor to help the department implement the Blueprint for Peace.
Johnson acknowledged the need for improvement in community-police relations. He said that’s why he supported current police chief Jeffrey Norman, who was implementing policing policies that were “fair, constitutional and centered on community policing,” he said.
Previously, Johnson worked to get the “eight can’t wait” policies implemented at the Milwaukee Police Department. These are policies for officers to follow that dramatically reduce the likelihood of a fatal encounter for those interacting with the police.
These policies include comprehensive reporting, a duty to intervene, banning chokeholds and strangleholds, banning gunshots aimed at moving vehicles, requiring a use-of-force continuum, requiring a verbal warning before firing a gun, attempting de-escalation and using all possible alternatives before shooting.
On the issue of reckless driving, Johnson said he wanted to expand access to driver’s education classes and find ways to reduce the rates of recklessness on the road via police intervention such as the Traffic Safety Unit and infrastructure changes.
“When the social norms around driving deteriorate, that’s how you get to the environment that we have now in terms of reckless driving,” Johnson said.
Johnson also said he wanted to see “people-centered traffic improvements” from the Department of Public Works, including concrete-protected bike lanes and extended curbs to deter reckless driving.
“I think it will help more people not just to feel safer behind the wheel but will encourage more people to walk or bike or skateboard or scooter,” he said.
Johnson, 35, pointed to his experience as a Black man who grew up in homes around the city, including the 53206 ZIP code, which includes some of the city’s poorest and most troubled neighborhoods.
“I’ll bring those experiences to bear in the mayor’s office because I lived them, and I’m living them now,” he said. “It will help me to govern in such a way that will help to lift those neighborhoods, the neighborhoods that I grew up in and spent my formative years in – the neighborhoods that need the most help in the city.”
Johnson will face Bob Donovan during the special election April 5.
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Post from Community: City departments to begin training in violence prevention strategies | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ald. Milele A. Coggs
March 15, 2022
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The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) will today begin holding training sessions in violence prevention that city departments can take advantage of to better align their operations with the city’s adopted violence reduction initiative.
Originally a footnote in the 2020 city budget, a Common Council resolution (File #191440) was approved in January 2020 directing each City department to report the activities and strategies being used by the department to implement the recommendations of the Blueprint for Peace, the city’s official violence reduction initiative that was created by the OVP.
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, the author of the resolution, said it notably directs each City department to report to the Common Council its activities and strategies for implementing the Blueprint for Peace for reducing violence in Milwaukee.
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“The Blueprint for Peace calls for strategic, long-term investment in improving conditions in those parts the city most impacted by violence, and the City of Milwaukee provides critical services to those areas every day, with thousands of city workers helping to provide those services,” she said. “It only makes sense that we push to make sure our departments and our workers are collaborating as partners in our all-in, city-wide effort to reduce violence. That is what this training is all about.”
Alderwoman Coggs said she and fellow Council members are looking forward to receiving the reports and updates from City departments on violence reduction and prevention activities and strategies. “The (Blueprint for Peace) is rooted in a public-health approach to preventing violence by building on Milwaukee’s assets through coordinated, comprehensive strategies, and as a city we need to fully own that approach,” she said.
The virtual training sessions kick off today (March 15) and will be held again on Thursday, March 17, as well as on March 23, March 24, March 29 and March 31. The OVP previously sent session sign-up details to the training coordinators in each city department.

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What you need to know to vote in Milwaukee’s special election on April 5 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
March 15, 2022
Milwaukee’s special election is April 5. Early voting at polling places will be held from March 22 to April 2 at locations around the city. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)
Milwaukee has a special election coming up on April 5 to determine the city’s next mayor. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Make a plan to vote
To find out more about the election, visit MyVote Wisconsin’s website, an online tool from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. There, you can find detailed information about where to find your nearest polling place and what’s on your ballot.
You can also find information to register to vote and to send an absentee ballot.
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Register to vote
The deadline to register by mail, at Milwaukee Public Library locations and online is March 16.
To register by mail, download and print the Voter Registration Application. Fill out the application and send it, along with a copy of your proof of residence, to:
City of Milwaukee Election Commission
200 E. Wells St., Room 501
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Applications to register by mail will need to be postmarked ahead of the March 16 deadline.
To register online, you must have your current residence information updated with the Division of Motor Vehicles. You can update your residence information on its website.
Then, you can go to MyVote Wisconsin and select the Register to Vote option.
To register at a Milwaukee Public Library location, visit any of the locations listed on this page. Staff at the locations will be available to help during the hours listed.
You can also register to vote in person on Election Day at your nearest polling place. You will need a proof of residence. Same-day voters have to live in their current place of residence for at least 28 days before voting in person with no intent to relocate.
You can find more information, including a list of acceptable proof of residence documents, on the City of Milwaukee’s Register to Vote page.
Absentee voting
In order to vote absentee, you have to be registered to vote and provide the election commission with a copy of your photo ID to keep on file. You can send a copy of your photo ID with your request for the ballot, if you have not already provided it.
You have to request your ballot by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before an election. That’s March 31 for this election.
Indefinitely confined voters, meaning those who cannot vote in person because of age, illness, infirmity and disability, are not required to provide a photo ID.
To vote absentee, you need to request a ballot from the election commission. You can do so in the following ways:
By mail – Download the Absentee Ballot Application from the city’s webpage and print it. Once you’ve completed the application, mail it to:
City of Milwaukee Election Commission
200 E. Wells St., Room 501
Milwaukee, WI 53202
By email – Send an email to absenteeballot@milwaukee.gov with your completed Absentee Ballot Application and photo ID.
If you have not completed the application, you can send an email with the following:
Online – Visit MyVote Wisconsin and choose the Vote Absentee by Mail option.
By fax – You can fax your Absentee Ballot Application and a copy of your photo ID to 414-286-8445.
Early voting
Early voting for the spring election will last from March 22 to April 2. Voters can register to vote at early voting locations but will only be able to register until April 1.
Here are the locations and hours you can do so:
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
The following library locations will be open for early voting Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Things to keep in mind on Election Day
When voting at a polling place on Election Day, you’ll need to state your full name and street address and bring a photo ID with you. Election workers will also ask you to sign the poll book.

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Be sure to sign up for plan alerts as changes are coming in Medicaid enrollment | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
March 16, 2022
The Marcia P. Coggs Center, 1220 W. Vliet St., is one of the locations where those enrolled in Medicaid services can get assistance. (Photo by Matt Martinez)
Health insurance advocates are recommending recipients of Medicaid programs, including BadgerCare Plus, sign up for plan alerts with the state as changes in coverage may be coming soon.
A full list of the state’s Medicaid services can be found here.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some special rules were put in place for Medicaid benefits as a result of the federal health emergency. Health officials widened the criteria for those seeking health insurance and saw an increase in enrollment starting in March 2020. Those benefits carried over and were automatically renewed in 2021.
According to data from ForwardHealth Wisconsin, roughly 41% of Milwaukee County residents were enrolled in some form of Medicaid programs as of December 2021, an increase of 23% during the pandemic.
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There was a 29% increase specific to BadgerCare Plus enrollment in Milwaukee County over the course of the pandemic, from February 2020 to December 2021.
When the federal health emergency ends, the benefits will change for some recipients. The public health emergency is expected to be extended until July 16, meaning the earliest date that people would see a cut in services is Aug. 31.
Justin Rivas, director of community health initiatives for the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, said the end of the health emergency would mean enrolled members will have to be ready to prove their eligibility again and re-enroll for services.
The Wisconsin MyAccess mobile app is one way for recipients to stay on top of the potential changes. HealthyMKE, a website dedicated to giving people up-to-date health care information, sent out a notification recently encouraging subscribers to sign up for the app.
Rivas said the changes will affect individuals differently depending on their situation and encouraged Medicaid recipients to sign up for the alerts to ensure there is no lapse in coverage.
“The challenge is that the timelines are not the same for every single Medicaid member in the entire state,” Rivas said. “It’ll be done in phases, meaning that some groups are going to have different timelines, deadlines and due dates than others.”
The best way to stay on top of the deadlines, he said, was to sign up for alerts and prepare documents accordingly. Instructions will be provided to recipients by the state.
The team at HealthyMKE plans on notifying people when changes in coverage will occur, but Aziz Abdullah, co-founder of INPOWER, the 53206-based tech company that manages the site, recommended that people sign up with the Wisconsin Access app in order to be sure they get the information.
“One of the best things to do is download the app and have notifications on,” Abdullah said. “We want to make sure everyone has the most recent information.”
Abdullah said that those enrolled in Medicaid programs will get individualized notifications regarding their plan.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has resources listed for partners, including flyers detailing the upcoming changes in English, Spanish and Hmong.
The flyers encourage members to make sure that their contact information is up to date, including updating their address, phone and email if necessary. The flyers also encourage members to contact their local Medicaid agency or call member services at 800-362-3002.
The local agency for Milwaukee is Milwaukee Enrollment Services. The service can be reached at 888-947-6583. There are offices at the Marcia P. Coggs Center, 1220 W. Vliet St., and United Migrant Opportunity Services, or UMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave.
Hours for the phone lines and in-person services are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday.
While the changes are months away, officials want to be proactive to ensure that people don’t lose their coverage.
“We’re really kind of just in this holding pattern with it right now,” Rivas said. “It’s the tricky kind of gray space of letting people know that there isn’t a lot to take action on now, but definitely be ready for when it comes so that folks don’t miss it.”


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OPINION: Honesty and transparency are critical priorities for Milwaukee’s next mayor | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Janan Najeeb
March 16, 2022
Janan Najeeb writes: “If the people of Milwaukee would elect me as their mayor, they would have the right to hold me accountable to do what I said I would do.” (Photo by Sue Vliet)
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series in which readers share what they would do during their first 100 days if they could be mayor.
After nearly 18 years, Milwaukee will soon elect a new mayor.
Former Mayor Tom Barrett left our city with a tremendous resurgence downtown and in nearby neighborhoods. During his tenure, the Menomonee Valley, the former Pabst Brewery and many dilapidated buildings turned into shiny hotels, condominiums and office buildings. The Fiserv Forum, Riverwalk and new downtown skyscrapers helped attract the Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee, though significantly downsized due to the pandemic, and now, very possibly, the Republican National Convention.
With a stunning lakefront, national champion sports teams, a wide array of restaurants and an impressive selection of art, music and cultural venues, Milwaukee offers the options of a big city while keeping its Midwest charm and hospitality.
Unfortunately, former Mayor Barrett also left his successor a slew of serious problems. A record-setting homicide rate, gun violence, poverty-stricken neighborhoods that saw minimal investment in infrastructure, tenuous relations between city residents and law enforcement, unprecedented rates of auto theft, delinquent juveniles and a public school system under pressure from every corner to reform and to function with decreased staff.
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Clearly, Milwaukee’s new mayor will be in an unenviable position if he plans to take the job seriously and tackle these issues.
If I became mayor of Milwaukee, I would come into office with a blueprint for my first 100 days so I could hit the ground running. The blueprint would look something like this:
Set goals in collaboration with community, business and religious leaders
Being mayor of a city is not the same as being a corporate CEO. A mayor must give the same consideration to the opinions of community leaders, citizens and organizations as they do to major business leaders.
While encouraging economic growth by attracting conventions and businesses is critical for a city, it is useless if its people don’t feel safe. Sport, artistic and cultural attractions will not thrive if patrons are afraid to walk a few blocks to get to their destination or they return to find their cars stolen.
I would make sure my administration gives high priority to public input by holding a series of meetings during the first 100 days with business, civic, religious and community leaders. I would not allow people to just vent. I would really listen and create a proactive agenda based on common concerns.
Our policy would be to engage citizens in devising solutions. This is their city, and I would be here to serve them. We must work together.
I would institute a weekly briefing for both the public and the press. People should not see me just when I am campaigning, in need of their money and votes. Honesty and transparency are critical in this position. The citizens of this city need to know what is taking place in City Hall each week.
Community safety plan that includes prevention and intervention
The connection between poverty, crime and violence is well documented. People living in affluent areas are often oblivious to crime in areas of concentrated poverty. That is until they want to attend a show, sporting event or eat at one of the many downtown restaurants.
Crime reverberates in a community. You also don’t have to be the victim of a crime to be affected — the impact is there.
We cannot turn away from the pain and injustice our fellow citizens experience just because we all don’t live in their ZIP code. We need a city that is safe for all of us. We will all be stronger for it.
Too often we depend on law enforcement and the prison system to enforce public safety. We have failed to offer sufficient rehabilitation and opportunities for transformation. Many leave prison traumatized with no options available to them, leading to recidivism. Our system of policing has also created tremendous polarization and animosity between law enforcement and communities of color, who are at times unfairly targeted.
During the first 100 days, I would assemble a team to visit several similar-sized cities that have been successful in decreasing crime. Our team will meet with key leaders to learn what they have done and to see what can be replicated in Milwaukee.
Many successful programs around the country have included strategies such as neighborhood economic development, youth employment opportunities, conflict de-escalation techniques as part of a school curriculum, reduction of liquor stores and the demolition of known drug houses.
In addition, investment in more after-school sports programs and tutoring programs that include dinner will be a great opportunity for mentoring youth and involving them in activities that will benefit their development. Taking what we learn from other cities and input from our fellow citizens, I would institute comprehensive programs that include prevention and intervention.
Milwaukee received hundreds of millions of dollars through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. I don’t see a better use of these funds than investing in areas of concentrated poverty. We will all be winners.
Expanding trauma and mental health services
The lack of adequate resources for high quality, culturally competent mental health services that can also address the impact of trauma is dire. Individuals with untreated mental illness put a tremendous strain on families, law enforcement and the entire community. Mental illness and untreated trauma often lead to self-destructive behavior including drug addiction and suicide. Children who have a parent with untreated mental illness often exhibit learning and behavioral difficulties that can lead to lifelong issues.
A concerted, well-coordinated and comprehensive support system for individuals struggling with mental health issues, especially those in crisis, is long overdue.
During my first 100 days, I would meet with institutions of higher education and mental health institutions to create incentives to help increase the number of behavioral health providers, both physicians and therapists. In addition, law enforcement would be required to institute trauma-informed protocols to de-escalate individuals in crisis and ensure they receive care from proper providers. This will free police for other duties and allow patients to receive appropriate treatment.
If the people of Milwaukee would elect me as their mayor, they would have the right to hold me accountable to do what I said I would do. I would promise an open-door policy to my constituents, a proactive agenda and strong leadership on issues that affect our city. I would transcend partisan politics and work hand in hand with all Milwaukeeans to realize the successful future of this great city we call home.
Janan Najeeb is president of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and director of the Islamic Resource Center. A well-known activist, public speaker and leader in the Muslim community, Najeeb was among those who provided testimony on behalf of the Muslim community during the redistricting discussion.
In case you missed it
What you need to know to vote in Milwaukee’s special election on April 5
Mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson plans focus on jobs and economic growth if elected
Mayoral candidate Bob Donovan plans a focus on crime if elected

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Post from Community: Alverno Community conference will focus on building a stronger Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Alverno College
March 16, 2022
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Alverno College will host its annual Community Conference on Friday, April 22, as part of the college’s Alum Teach & Learn Weekend. This year’s theme is “Building a Stronger Milwaukee,” and participants will explore the challenges facing the city and potential solutions in regards to safety, education and community development. The conference will be held in-person with virtual options.
The event will begin with a keynote panel featuring three highly regarded community leaders with decades of collective experience. Panelists include:
The panel will be moderated by James Causey, an award-winning reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel who has spent more than 30 years generating community conversations on urban youth, mental health, employment, housing and incarceration.
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The annual day of learning, which provides an opportunity for the extended Alverno community to share research, new initiatives and best practices, includes workshops, discussions and creative activities. Fourteen breakout sessions will be offered on a variety of topics including food insecurity, urban agriculture, community organizing, health equity, voter registration and education, sustainable business and more.
For more information about the 2022 Alverno Community Conference or to register, visit https://www.alverno.edu/community-conference. Additional questions can be directed to the Alverno Assessment and Outreach Center at 414-382-6020 or alverno.outreach@alverno.edu.
The event is sponsored by the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation.
About Alverno College
Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno College promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Undergraduate programs for women are offered in more than 60 areas of study, and graduate programs in education, nursing, community psychology, school psychology, music therapy, music and liturgy, and business are open to women and men.
A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report. For two years, The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education named Alverno the country’s most inspiring college.
Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college.

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Post from Community: Associated Bank welcomes ALIVE Milwaukee to the new Associated Bank Center for Professional Development | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Stephanie Carlson
March 16, 2022
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As Associated Bank makes significant steps towards finalizing the redevelopment of the downtown River Center, it has announced the opening of the Associated Bank Center for Professional Development at the Associated Bank River Center located at 815 N. Water Street, Milwaukee.
With the goal of fostering advancement toward a diverse and inclusive Milwaukee community, the Associated Bank Center for Professional Development, is partnering with ALIVE Milwaukee, a multi-faceted organization that fosters a variety of achievement skills in young people in business, the arts, professional development and educational attainment.
Through this partnership, the Center will house and support several leading nonprofit organizations and community initiatives including MKE Fellows, One MKE, Sow & Grow and STEAM Open.
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Associated Bank has been a foundational supporter and sponsor of the MKE Fellows since its inception a decade ago.
The Associated Bank Center for Professional Development is located on the third floor and will feature:
MKE Fellows with ALIVE Milwaukee hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting on Monday, February 28, in celebration of the new center.
View media coverage of the event from the BizTimes.

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Post from Community: Fire fighters on tap charity event | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Emily Rauber
March 16, 2022
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An Event to support the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation on April 1st, 2022.
What: On Tap at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites is partnering with the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation on an event featuring live music, a complimentary pizza buffet, raffle prizes, and more on Friday, April 1st, 2022. All proceeds will benefit the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation.
Who: The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation is an independent self-supporting 501(c)(3) public charity serving as a champion for burn survivors, fire fighters, and safe communities all across Wisconsin. The Fire Fighters Foundation impacts everyone in Wisconsin whether through their fire safety and burn prevention initiatives or through their work to support fire fighters and their families during times of need.
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When: 6:00pm – Midnight on Friday, April 1st, 2022
Where: On Tap at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites; ontapmilwaukee.com
1203 N 10th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205
Price: $10 Event Admission Ticket can be purchased here. Event admission can also be
purchased at the door, based on availability.
Media: To report an advance story or schedule interviews, contact:
Emily Rauber, erauber@brewhousesuites.com, 1(414) 313-1126
About On Tap at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
On Tap at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites in Milwaukee’s Brewery District is located in the former Pabst Brewing Company’s Mill House building. Our gastropub features thirty-foot ceilings and exposed cream city brick walls along with many other historic architectural details, making this one of the most unique bars in all of metro Milwaukee.
On Tap at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites is owned and operated by Gorman & Company of Oregon, Wisconsin. For more information, visit On Tap’s website or call 414.810.3351.

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Post from Community: First Stage’s award-winning Young Company presents Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, MACBETH | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
First Stage
March 16, 2022
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Next up for First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will be MACBETH, Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy, infamously known as the cursed Scottish play. The play will be performed in the newly renovated, theater-in-the round Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Directed by First Stage Young Company faculty member Marcella Kearns, with fight and intimacy direction by Christopher Elst, MACBETH is filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry and some of the Bard’s most vivid characters. Tempted by an evil prophecy from a trio of witches and encouraged by his Lady ever deeper into his own dark ambition, Macbeth rages a bloody path to the throne of Scotland and the forces of destruction are unleashed. Sponsored by United Performing Arts Fund.
MACBETH runs March 25 – April 3, 2022 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, located at 325 W. Walnut Street in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets are $15. Tickets are available online at firststage.org or through the First Stage Box Office at (414) 267-2961. Performance runtime is approximately 2 hours plus an intermission. Suggested for families and young people ages 13+.
Director Marcella Kearns had this to say about the production: “When I was a kid, my military father told me tales of the downfall of a Scottish warrior who had saved his people. I didn’t realize until I was much older that Macbeth was how I learned to love Shakespeare – even before I knew who the playwright was.
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MACBETH demands of its actors prowess with language. Strength for radical physical transformation and combat. Courage and resilience for gazing into the brightest and the murkiest aspects of the human spirit. As Young Company, the cast has brought this arsenal of tools from day one.”
Added Young Company Director Matt Daniels: “More than 400 years after it was written, Macbeth remains scarily of the moment. This exploration of ambition and its pitfalls is one of Shakespeare’s tightest plays and will be expertly led by longtime Young Company faculty member Marcella Kearns with fight choreography by Christopher Elst. This play is fast, furious and terrifying, and a great way to welcome Young Company’s award-winning Shakespeare chops to the remodeled Goodman Mainstage Hall, where battles for the vast Scottish landscape will be right in the audience’s lap.”
Young Company Performance Projects are actor-driven presentations using elemental production values. By stripping down to a nearly bare stage, the connection of actor to audience is enhanced, and the words of the play come alive in exciting ways. These fully rehearsed studio projects allow First Stage’s award-winning students to showcase their graduate level skills with full-length material, from Shakespeare to American classics to pieces commissioned specially for them.
Young Company recently won several awards at the 2021 Utah Shakespeare Festival High School Competition, including: 1st and 2nd place monologue, 1st place duo/trio scene, 1st place  Ensemble scene, the Roy Jones Award, the Barbara Barrett award, The Larry Lott Award, and the Essex Division Sweepstakes.
BIOGRAPHIES
Marcella Kearns (Director) is a Milwaukee-based multidisciplinary artist, Marcy serves as a director, actor, instructor, dramaturg and administrator. Selected directing credits include the world premieres of FIGHTING FOR HOME: STORIES OF WOMEN WHO SERVE (Carthage College) and GIRLS IN THE BOAT (First Stage); VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY and FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN, AND OTHER IDENTITIES (MCT); THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (Door Shakespeare); and LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE and MOCKINGBIRD (First Stage). With Young Company, her prior classical forays include THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and THE WINTER’S TALE. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, a former Fulbright Fellow (Austria) and a 2008 TCG Observership recipient. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of South Carolina.
Matt Daniels (Director of Young Company) is a frequent collaborator at First Stage, as an actor(WRINKLE IN TIME, BIG RIVER, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, ELLA ENCHANTED, SHREK THE MUSICAL and A MIDNIGHT CRY, among others), director and movement director (ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE WE ARE IN A PLAY, Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE SNOW, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL among others), and Director of Young Company, where he teaches and directs (THE MIRACLE WORKER, HENRY V, ANIMAL FARM, TXT U L8R and OUR TOWN among others). Matt’s other acting credits include appearances at Milwaukee Rep, Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, In Tandem Theater and Milwaukee Shakespeare, as well as Forward Theater, Kentucky Rep., Lake Geneva Theater Company, several regional Shakespeare Festivals and on many independent stages in New York. In addition to First Stage, his directing work has been seen at Door Shakespeare, Marquette University, MCT’s New Play Development series and in New York with his company Tyrannosaurus rep. When at home, he enjoys making music with Il Bazzone’s Jumping Flea Circus. Matt is a graduate of the Juilliard School Drama Division. mattdanielsonline.com/
The Young Company cast for MACBETH includes: Leo Madson (West Allis) as Hecate/Malcolm; Jonathan Edwards (Milwaukee) as 1 Witch (Old Man)/Menteith; Sabrina Borg (Cedarburg) as 2 Witch (Porter)/Angus; Maya Thomure (Whitefish Bay) as 3 Witch (Gentlewoman)/Fleance; Zachary Nowacek (Wauwatosa) as Duncan/1 Murderer/Siward/Understudy for Liam Jeninga; Elena Marking (Franklin) as Donalbain/2 Murderer/Young Siward/Understudy Swing for Angel Rivera/Molly McVey/John Eash-Scott; Emily Treffert (Glendale) as Captain/Macduff’s Wife/Doctor; Liam Jeninga (Delavan) as Macbeth; Elisheva Scheuer (Bayside) as Lady; Aderyn Grace (Milwaukee) as Banquo; Angel Rivera (Milwaukee) as Macduff/Macduff’s Son; Mari Garey (Monona) Lennox/Understudy for Elisheva Scheuer; Molly McVey(Bayside) as Ross; John Eash-Scott (Wauwatosa) as Seyton/Understudy Swing for Jonathan Edwards/Zachary Nowacek/Elena Marking; Molly Domski (Glendale) as Understudy Swing for Mari Garey/Sabrina Borg/Emily Treffert and Beau Murie (Shorewood) as Understudy Swing for Maya Thomure/Leo Madson/Aderyn Grace.
The Artistic Staff for MACBETH includes: Matt Daniels (Director of Young Company); Marcella Kearns(Director); Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms (Assistant to the Director); Christopher Elst (Fight and Intimacy Director); Amy Sue Hazel (Scenic Coordinator); Shane O’Neil (Lighting Coordinator); Derek Buckles(Sound Coordinator); Michelle Verbos (Costume Coordinator) and Megan Harris (Stage Manager).
Tickets are $15 – Tickets may be purchased at firststage.org/or by phone (414) 267-2961.
COVID Protocols: First Stage updated COVID safety protocols can be viewed here: firststage.org/plan-your-visit/safety-security/ – performances
Special events for MACBETH and Young Company
Pay What You Choose Performance: Friday, April 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Pay What You Choose tickets are available on a first come, first served basis with a minimum suggested donation of $5 per person. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on the day of the performance. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early. To learn more visit: firststage.org/events-tickets/tickets-offers/pay-what-you-choose/
2021 Young Company Bard-o-thon Showcase: Saturday, April 23, 2022
The 12th annual Bard-O-Thon will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022. Stay tuned for presentation time and location. In celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday, the First Stage Theater Academy presents its annual Bard-O-Thon, challenging Young Company members to stretch their artistic endurance as they perform as many memorized Shakespearean monologues in a row as possible. In 2021, 55 students performed a total of 556 monologues and through their incredible fundraising efforts, the Young Company members raised more than $17,000 to further their mission of transforming lives through theater and help support Shakespeare programming at First Stage. To learn more, please visit: firststage.org/events-tickets/special-events/young-company-bard-o-thon/
FACT SHEET
What: First Stage Young Company presents: MACBETH
Location: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee
Dates: March 25 – April 3, 2022
Description: Tempted by an evil prophecy from a trio of witches and encouraged by his Lady ever deeper into his own dark ambition, Macbeth rages a bloody path to the throne of Scotland. Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy is filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry and some of the Bard’s most vivid characters.
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Ticket and information: Tickets are $15. Call (414) 267-2961 or online at: firststage.org
About First Stage
First Stage is one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families. First Stage touches hearts, engages minds and transforms lives by creating extraordinary theater experiences through professional theater productions that inspire, enlighten and entertain. Its Theater Academy, the nation’s largest high-impact theater training program for young people, fosters life skills through stage skills and serves nearly 2,000 students each year. As Wisconsin’s leader in arts-integrated education in schools, First Stage’s dynamic Theater in Education programs promote literacy, character building and experiential learning throughout the curriculum, serving over 20,000 students each year. First Stage was selected to participate in the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2012) and was the recipient of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Eureka Award, recognizing creativity and innovation in business, education and the arts for its Next Steps program for students on the autism spectrum (2013, 2015). First Stage is a member of TYA/USA, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education, Milwaukee Arts Partners and is a cornerstone member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF). firststage.org
About Young Company
First Stage Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, is open to students who want to take their work to the next level. Accepted students will complete college and graduate-level training in Acting, Voice, Movement and Shakespeare as well as electives ranging from Auditioning to Stage Combat to Dialects. Traditionally, the Young Company hosts master classes with guest artists from across the nation, produces a season of three plays and facilitates special excursions to the Utah Shakespeare Festival and American Players Theatre. To learn more, please visit: firststage.org/theater-academy/young-company/

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Post from Community: Habitat kicks off build season in Harambee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 17, 2022
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Local leaders joined together with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to raise the first wall of the non-profit’s 2022 build season. Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Dan Bader, CEO of Bader Philanthropies, Inc., State Representative Kalan Haywood, Alderwoman Milele Coggs and volunteers from Milwaukee Tool were on hand to begin construction on the first of Milwaukee Habitat’s 2022 new, affordable homes. Milwaukee Habitat breaks down the barriers to homeownership for first-time buyers in need of affordable housing.
To celebrate the beginning of Habitat’s 37 year building in Milwaukee, Mayor Johnson joined speakers and volunteers in raising the first wall of Harambee’s newest home. Through Milwaukee Habitat’s affordable homeownership program this home, and other Habitat homes in the neighborhood, are being sold to local families in need of affordable housing. The average monthly mortgage payment for a Habitat home is $600-$800 per month.
“Homeownership brings stability, it brings pride, it brings a sense of accomplishment for families in our community,” said Mayor Johnson. “We need more owner-occupied homes in our neighborhoods.”
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Milwaukee Habitat’s program provides an alternative to the skyrocketing cost of housing in the city. While the average cost to rent in Milwaukee is more than $900 per month, the average cost to own is more than $1600 per month. Due to this high cost of housing, the majority of Milwaukee Habitat homeowners spend less on their mortgage for a brand new Habitat home than they had been paying to rent.
Through Milwaukee Habitat’s affordable homeownership program, no down payment is required, closing costs are low, and the home loan will not exceed 30% of a family’s income – widely recognized as the threshold for affordable housing.
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers. Home maintenance and financial education courses are also included as part of the program to help first-time buyers transition from renting to ownership.
Habitat is accepting applications for individuals who are interested in becoming first-time homebuyers in 2022. More information is available at milwaukeehabitat.org/housing.
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Post from Community: UScellular announces winners of sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 17, 2022
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UScellular today announced the three winners of its Sixth Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee at a celebration at the Davis club (1975 South 24th Street).
Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following amounts:
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This year, UScellular introduced an exciting new element to the contest. For the first time, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee members were encouraged to create their original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential Black STEM icons, including historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators. Finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club and local UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Public voting for the finalists was made available online throughout the month of February. In addition, the finalists’ artwork was digitally displayed at the UScellular stores located at 544 E. Ogden Avenue and 4138 N 56th Street in Milwaukee.
“It was amazing to see the creativity and wide range of inspirations the Club members used to create their art,” said Robert Smith, store manager at UScellular. “We’re thrilled to be able to team with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee to celebrate Black History Month and to highlight the STEM achievements of these Black icons. We extend our appreciation for all the submissions and congratulate our winners.”
“UScellular’s Black History Month Art Contest is a great experience for our students to channel their creativity while learning about influential Black icons, and this year’s added emphasis on Black STEM icons made it even more compelling,” said Kathy Thornton-Bias, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. “Congratulations to our winners. We are proud of each of our students who participated, and we are so impressed with the quality of art that was submitted.”
UScellular is focused on addressing gaps in STEM education and is committed to connecting more than 200,000 of tomorrow’s innovators each year with the resources they need today to help shape future opportunities. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://newsroom.uscellular.com/community/.
No Purchase Necessary. Entrants who are minors must have parental consent to participate in the Contest. Official Contest Rules, including full entry details and Finalist and Winner selection criteria/voting are available by email request to USCDLMediaRelations@uscellular.com.

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‘We need to make sure we are empowering our neighbors’: JoAnna Bautch, VIA’s new executive director, shares vision for organization | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
March 17, 2022
“I focus my work on the people who are facing the issues we’re trying to combat,” JoAnna Bautch, VIA’s new executive director, says. “I always want to make sure I’m empowering the voices that are voiceless.” (Photo provided by JoAnna Bautch)
JoAnna Bautch has always been intentional about serving her community. Her recent home purchase in Layton Park, for example, is a way for Bautch to continue living on the South Side and contribute to the local economy.
Her title as homeowner isn’t the only way she’s serving the South Side.
Bautch, 34, is the newly appointed executive director of VIA Community Development Corporation. She will replace Brianna Sas-Pérez, who announced her decision to step down from the role late last year.
VIA, formerly known as Layton West Boulevard Neighbors, serves the Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods. It focuses on economic development, housing and community leadership and has been serving the community since 1995.
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“It feels like I finally have found what my dream job is,” Bautch said. “All these different values of mine of wanting to serve my community, wanting to be a leader for other Latinx folks, wanting to stay here on the near South Side to contribute to our economic development. I feel like all of that is wrapped up inside of VIA and the executive director role.”
Bautch will assume the role as executive director on Monday, March 21. She previously worked as the director of movement politics for Citizen Action of Wisconsin. In 2020, she ran for the State Assembly to represent District 8.
Although she lost to Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, the campaign gave Bautch a chance to engage with her community and develop her listening skills. Residents shared with her the challenges and the obstacles facing the South Side as well as the great opportunities it offers.
“I get to take all those with me now as the executive director of VIA and figure out how to implement those things I’ve learned from people,” she said.
Marjorie Rucker is the board chairperson for VIA and executive director of the Business Council, which advocates for ethnically diverse businesses throughout the state.
“I see JoAnna as a bridge builder and connector,” she said. “I believe she will bring the ability to pick up the torch and carry the organization further and work on expanding the footprint that we have.”
Bautch’s leadership and approach, her passion for collaboration and her ability to listen to neighbors made her the right person for the position, Rucker said.
The organization’s housing program is one of the reasons Bautch was attracted to the role. From her own experience, she knew the work required to buy a home.
“Navigating those systems of working with a bank or working with a Realtor can be challenging,” she said. “Our folks need help, and so that was one of the programs that attracted me to VIA.”
Part of VIA’s mission is centering the voices of the community members. It strives to be community-led, with an emphasis on justice, teamwork and listening.
“Those values resonate with me personally,” Bautch said. “We need to make sure we are empowering our neighbors, who are the most affected by the policies and institutions that government or other leaders pass.”
She added, “I focus my work on the people who are facing the issues we’re trying to combat. I always want to make sure I’m empowering the voices that are voiceless.”
Her new role will require her to think strategically about what ideas are best for the organization and neighborhoods and which ones it doesn’t have capacity for.
“VIA is a contributor to making sure that Milwaukee is thriving,” she said. “These are the neighborhoods we serve that are here on the South Side, but our goal is make sure that all of Milwaukee is thriving.”
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 18 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
March 18, 2022
Meet the Your Move MKE staff Friday at their Hip-Hop Chess Club. (Photo provided by Raquel Aleman)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here.
1. Earn and Learn Summer Youth Internship Program Application Deadline: Friday, March 18 at 4 p.m.
Earn and Learn’s Summer Youth Internship Program is an opportunity for young people ages 16 to 19 to intern with the city government. Interns work 20 hours per week for $15 per hour throughout June and July. The application deadline for all materials, including a completed application, cover letter and attendance information, is 4 p.m. Friday, March 18. More information can be found here.
2. Hip-Hop Chess Club: Friday, March 18 and every third Friday
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Hip-Hop Chess Club, organized by Your Move MKE, is back from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Yesenia’s Creative Studio, located at 2926 W. Forest Home Ave. More information here.
3. Power to the Polls WI Kickoff and Canvass: Saturday, March 19
Hear from local voting rights advocates, community members and the Rev. Greg Lewis, executive director of Souls to the Polls. You can canvass in the surrounding neighborhoods ahead of the April 5 election, the second of four elections this year. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, located at 2200 N. Martin Luther King Drive. RSVP here.
4. Art Build in Bronzeville: Saturday, March 19
Celebrate the artist in yourself and your neighbors at this community art build organized by the Wisconsin Poor People’s Campaign. The gathering is part of the group’s “Moral Agenda” march on Madison on March 28, but this event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at 2209 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Sign up here.
5. Rooted MKE Grand Opening: Saturday, March 19
Rooted MKE, a bookstore and makerspace dedicated to providing books by and about Black and Indigenous people and creative, hands-on learning opportunities, is opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at 5312 W. Vliet St.

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Journeys: How one couple balances their marriage and two businesses | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
March 18, 2022
Jesus and Thaime Nañez support each other’s strengths and balance out their weaknesses in both their businesses and their marriage. (Photo provided by Jesus and Thaime Nañez)
“Journeys” is a new feature that looks at the career paths taken by our community entrepreneurs. Know of someone we should feature? Please send your suggestions to amartinez-ortiz@milwaukeenns.org.
Being a business owner isn’t just about creativity and innovation, it requires pragmatism and a level head. Just ask Jesus Enrique and Thaime Nañez, the owners of Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall and Chucho’s Red Tacos truck.
The couple have been operating the Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall since 2016. In September of 2020, they launched Chucho’s Red Tacos. Both are located on the couple’s property, 4511 S. 6th St., which also includes their home.
Before opening the Farmhouse, Jesus taught art classes for adults through an artist-in-residence program housed by VIA, formerly known as Layton West Boulevard Neighbors.
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The plan was to expand on this idea through a nonprofit. The art classes would be a community development activity, he said, where adults could engage with one another and develop creative thinking.
“Most adults don’t get a chance to indulge in that as much,” he said. “We forget that there’s a lot of value in developing creativity and creative problem-solving and all of the things that come with it.”
While Jesus eventually decided to forgo the nonprofit route, the idea of combining art and the community remained on his mind.
Then, in 2015, Jesus and Thaime bought a foreclosed property that had several vacant buildings, and Jesus saw a marketing opportunity.
At the time, the paint-and-sip model, where an artist guides groups through a painting tutorial while they enjoy beverages, was just becoming popular, he said, and the one place he knew offering it in Milwaukee at the time was constantly booked.
So, he approached Thaime with the idea.
“When he came up with the idea, I loved it,” Thaime said. “I came up with the business model.”
But going from a business model to an actual business didn’t happen overnight. Jesus and Thaime had to renovate everything.
‘A huge life lesson jammed in 12 months’
The couple secured financing through various grants. They also used their credit cards and applied for loans from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation and Tri City National Bank.
Since then, the couple has refinanced and now works solely with the development corporation and the bank.
The first development project focused on making one of the buildings a livable space. During that time, Jesus and Thaime lived in the commercial building.
Once the house was complete, they tore down the other building and started from scratch.
“It was a huge life lesson jammed in 12 months,” Jesus said.
Currently, the couple employs from 55 to 60 people.
“We provide more than just employment,” he said. “We talk to everybody. We provide some sort of mentorship opportunity. We make ourselves available for any type of advice. We’ve been around the block when it comes to business and life.”
Jesus added, “We got to bring up leaders, that’s really what it’s all about. You can’t just hold the knowledge to yourself. If you don’t teach them, you don’t pass” on the responsibility.”
Corey Garcia is the manager at Chucho’s Red Tacos. He’s been with the team since September 2020 and was inside the truck alongside Jesus cooking their first batch of birria.
During that time, Garcia and Jesus got to know each other. Through Jesus, Garcia learned the power of gratitude.
“He told me we have it so good, and we should be thankful,” Garcia said.
Jesus is an open and honest leader, Garcia said.
“No matter what ideas or projects he starts, he always has the final vision in his head,” Garcia said. “Having that clarity and vision help give that direction.”
Success-and challenges
While the business has been a success, it’s not without its challenges. During the summer, its numbers dipped because people don’t want to paint inside. So, they started creating their own festivals such as Frida Fest and Selena Fest to increase attendance. They also added the taco truck.
Jesus knew he had some advantages when it came to adding another business, including a location and a committed network.
“I knew we had an outreach and we’re a trusted brand among people” he said. “Whatever we put out, they’re going to try at least.”
He also knew that people like to eat. Jesus began researching in April and bought the trailer in May. He built the trailer for several months and by September, it was ready to go.
It was a whirlwind, he said, but it paid off.
Owning a business, especially as a couple, requires some yin yang, Jesus said.
“Our marriage comes first,” Thaime said. “Regardless of the business, our marriage is the priority.”
They’re different people, Garcia said, but they have a successful relationship and that’s reflected in the business.
Jesus has been an entrepreneur for most of his life, but Thaime was used to working a corporate job as an accountant. She left because she wanted more say in how her time was spent. The more she got promoted, the less time she had to take advantage of the benefits.
“It has been a transition, but I finally found the groove” she said. “You have to create your own structure and you have to wear multiple hats.”
She continued, “I’ve learned to embrace change more than I did because it’s about survival.”
April Moraza, the general manager of the Farmhouse Paint & Sip and Chucho’s Red Tacos, has been with the team since 2017.
They balance each other out, Moraza said, He’s the visionary and she’s the one who makes it feasible.
“With having both those pieces, it makes everything they do flourish as well as it does,” she said.
Moraza explained that when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, Jesus and Thaime made a point to connect with employees and discuss the next steps.
“It was a really special moment of seeing business owners really stepping up and taking care of their team and not just their business,” Moraza said. “They’re really into making sure they’re developing the team that they have and looking at utilizing the skills that they provide.”
Over the years, Jesus has learned that he doesn’t always have the best ideas and sometimes it’s not about reinventing the wheel but using the business models that already exist.
Case in point, Chucho’s Red Tacos specializes in birria, a Mexican stew that originated in the Jalisco region. In recent years, birria tacos have become popular and at Chucho’s Red Tacos, patrons can choose between birria ramen, birria tacos, a birria bowl and more.
“Staying on top of trends and paying attention to the world is part of what I bring to the table,” he said.
His biggest piece of advice is to have a business coach. They offer a different perspective, he said. He also advised keeping neighbors in mind by engaging with the alderperson and neighborhood associations.
“You want to be aligned with those people before you start shaking things up,” he said.
The couple also view negative reviews – which are few and far between – as constructive criticism and opportunities to improve the business. Currently, Jesus and his team are looking at ways to decrease the wait time for orders.
“I’m looking forward to growing it and making it a Milwaukee landmark and destination,” Jesus said. “I’m looking forward to creating something special out of this.”


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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: March 21 to March 25 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
March 21, 2022
Dr. Lia Knox hosts another round of Black Space group therapy this week. (NNS file photo by Matt Martinez)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here.
1. Campaigning with a disability training: Monday, March 21
Learn about the process of running for elected office with a disability from people with disabilities who have run for office. This webinar is co-hosted by the REV UP Voting Campaign of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the National Council on Independent Living. This webinar runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 21. Register here.
2. Lindsay Heights Community Meeting: Wednesday, March 23
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Lindsay Heights residents are invited to meet their neighbors in this two-part community meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at North Division High School, located at 1011 W. Center St. The first part starts at 4 p.m. and covers housing and home finance. The second part begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes updates on the Neighborhood Improvement District. Day care is provided from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and food also will be provided. RSVP here.
3. Black Space Group Therapy for men: Wednesday, March 23
Black Space is a community healing circle geared for emotional emancipation and connection, facilitated by Dr. Lia Knox. This session is for Black and Brown men and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at the Milwaukee Art Museum, located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive. RSVP for free here.
4. How to make money as a freelance writer: Thursday, March 24
If you’re looking to get paid for writing at home, this free workshop is for you. Tia Love-DeBenedetto, founder of Pennefd by Love, teaches how writers and aspiring writers can convert their skill set into a career in freelance writing. The workshop runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Ambition Center MKE, located at 530 E Vienna Ave.
5. Construction Trades Workforce Job Fair: Thursday, March 24
Looking for a job in construction or trades such as HVAC maintenance, carpentry and electrical work? Learn more about open positions at this job and resource fair from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Employ Milwaukee, located at 2342 N. 27th St. More information here.


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OPINION: Giving Milwaukee a better name: A Messmer high school senior shares what she would do if she were Milwaukee’s mayor | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tarralyn Woods
March 21, 2022
Tarralyn Woods writes: “From addressing reckless driving to combating COVID-19, as mayor and a longtime resident of the city, it would be my priority to take on every issue from an empathetic perspective while also considering the well-being of the city. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series in which readers share what they would do during their first 100 days if they could be mayor.
The city of Milwaukee experiences many issues such as crime, drugs, funding for public parks and schools and COVID restrictions, just to name a few. Some of these issues fuel the occurrences of other issues.
Unfortunately, Milwaukee has earned a bad name as a result of these matters.
In light of a multitude of problems, my focus would be to reverse the trends of each one. Being that Milwaukee is the city I was born and raised in, over the course of my first 100 days, I would heavily involve myself in taking the action necessary to make a significant change and give our city a better name.
Putting a stop to reckless driving
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Particularly in the 53206 ZIP code — where I grew up — there is a large amount of reckless driving that takes place. The heartbreaking reality is that many participants in this dangerous sport are African American youths who are residents in the community. Considering that 53206 is a poverty-stricken ZIP code, it can be said that these youths have not had the proper guidance in life to be successful. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. In other words, these kids have nothing positive to do, so they spend their time participating in negativity such as recklessly driving around the city endangering the lives of others.
During my first 100 days as mayor, using our local governments’ general tax funds, I would increase funding toward Milwaukee Public Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and public parks. This would ensure that youths in this city have something positive to do while they earn an education.
Combating gun violence
In recent years, our crime rates have put Milwaukee on the front lines of the United States’ homicide epidemic. Many of these homicides are results of recklessness and gun violence. Sometimes it involves disputes surrounding money. Sometimes it involves other issues that have escalated.
This violence calls for a reduction in the possession of illegal firearms on the streets. This would happen if we ensure that our city’s law enforcement is doing what is necessary to enforce the law and create justice while also maintaining a healthy relationship with the community.
As mayor, I would take action to peacefully combat this violence by using state and city funds to enhance violence prevention programs, police departments and counseling in order to provide the support people need so that there can be peace implemented in the streets of Milwaukee.
Taking on the opioid crisis
Usage of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl are not just widespread issues for our country, but they are negatively impacting our city. Excessive consumption of opioids in Milwaukee County resulted in over 300 deaths in 2017, and since then, those numbers have continued to climb. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that in 2018, Milwaukee County saw 790 opioid-related emergency room visits. The city of Milwaukee has filed a lawsuit in federal court against drug companies stating that those companies participated in deceptive practices that resulted in an increase in opioid addictions and overdose deaths. Milwaukee County’s legal representatives won a $71 million settlement in the lawsuit.
Although it is apparent that city leaders are already taking action to combat the opioid crisis, as mayor, I would contribute by using the money received in the settlement to increase funding toward Milwaukee’s first responders as this crisis has resulted in first responder overtime and a need for Narcan training. I would also increase funding toward rehabilitation to ensure that people who are addicted get the proper support.
A lot of the time this addiction begins at a young age, so I would take the actions necessary to ensure that local schools implement drug and health education into their curriculum.
Addressing COVID-19
From vaccines to the mask mandate to the year-and-a-half-long quarantine, Milwaukee has directly dealt with the effects of the pandemic.
We’ve seen people have their different opinions about certain restrictions. The harsh reality is that because the coronavirus is such a novel disease, there is no roadmap to a solution that will satisfy every single person. People want to get back to normal, which is understandable. When making these decisions, however, we need to consider the general welfare of the population.
As mayor, my first 100 days would consist of making masks mandatory for people who are unvaccinated and making them optional for people who are. Our local schools are especially a concern, as it is of the utmost importance to me that our youths get an education. With that being said, I want to make sure that our schools are safe and are able to remain open so that education can be obtained under ideal circumstances. Furthermore, I plan on providing our local schools and businesses with masks and tests so that we can reduce the spread of the virus together.
My first 100 days as mayor will no doubt have a positive impact on the city of Milwaukee. From addressing reckless driving to combating COVID-19, as the mayor and a longtime resident of the city, it would be my priority to take on every issue from an empathetic perspective while also considering the well-being of the city.
Milwaukee is my hometown, so it goes without saying that I would have the city’s best interest at heart when it comes to dealing with each and every one of our issues. During my first 100 days, I would pride myself in making a change in the city to ensure that Milwaukee is seen in a more positive light and is given a better name.
Tarralyn Woods is a senior at Messmer High School.
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Post from Community: Alverno College student honored as Newman Civic Fellow | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 22, 2022
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Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 173 students who will make up the organization’s 2022-23 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Litze Estrada, a student at Alverno College, will join 172 students from 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Mexico to form the new cohort. This is the sixth year in a row that an Alverno student has been named a Newman Civic Fellow; Katherine Watson was selected for the 2017 cohort, Alejandra Gonzalez was chosen for the 2018 cohort, Donna Lewis-Taylor was part of the 2019 cohort, Cassandra Abarca was selected for the 2020 cohort, and Vania Jurkiewicz was chosen for the 2021 cohort.
Estrada is a senior who is triple majoring in Global Studies, Women & Gender Studies and Spanish. She has volunteered with multiple organizations, including those ensuring young people and families have access to critical needs such as food, health care and education. She volunteers at a food bank in Chicago as well as for an organization providing financial support for children in Latin America. She also networks with students and alumnae who support organizations such as Voces de la Frontera, an organization dedicated to civil rights and workers’ rights in the Milwaukee community. On campus she is part of the Doherty Scholars program, in initiative for students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and a potential for strong scholarly accomplishment and curiosity. She was also part of the American Model United Nations (AMUN), where a staff member recognized her for producing two of the best position papers the organization received last year.
“Litze is a strong, accomplished student who regularly demonstrates her passion for justice, especially as it affects Latina women,” said Andrea Lee, IHM, Ph.D., president of Alverno College. “She has been committed to helping those who haven’t had the same opportunities she has, and her humility is what drives her to excellence.”
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The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program for students from Campus Compact member institutions. The students selected for the fellowship are leaders on their campuses who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities locally, nationally and internationally.
The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact’s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr. Newman’s leadership, Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors nominate student leaders from their campuses to be named Newman Civic Fellows.
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with a variety of learning and networking opportunities that emphasize personal, professional and civic growth. Fellows participate in numerous virtual training and networking opportunities to help provide them with the skills and connections they need to create large-scale positive change. The cornerstone of the fellowship is the Annual Convening of Fellows, which offers intensive skill-building and networking over the course of two days. The fellowship also provides students with pathways to apply for exclusive scholarship and post-graduate opportunities.
“We are proud to name such an outstanding and diverse group of students Newman Civic Fellows,” said Campus Compact President Bobbie Laur. “Their passion and resolve to take action on the wide range of issues challenging our neighborhoods and communities is inspiring and deeply needed. We cannot wait to engage with them through this transformative experience.”
Learn more at compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship. You can read more about each of the student leaders selected for this year’s cohort at https://compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship/the-2022-2023-newman-civic-fellows/.
About Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact supports institutions in fulfilling their public purposes by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to campus-based civic engagement, we provide professional development to administrators and faculty to enable them to engage effectively, facilitate national partnerships connecting campuses with key issues in their local communities, build pilot programs to test and refine promising models in engaged teaching and scholarship, celebrate and cultivate student civic leadership, and convene higher education institutions and partners beyond higher education to share knowledge and develop collective capacity. Visit compact.org.
About Alverno College
Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno College promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Undergraduate programs for women are offered in more than 60 areas of study, and graduate programs in education, nursing, community psychology, school psychology, music therapy, music and liturgy, and business are open to women and men.
A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report. For two years, The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education named Alverno the country’s most inspiring college.
Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college.


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Post from Community: Keys to the Queendom: Women’s HERSTORY Month Celebration | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 22, 2022
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We are closing out Women’s HERstory Month with a royal celebration and we would love for you to join us.
Join us for tea, community, a live DJ, networking, light refreshments, spoken word, and adjusting of our crowns as we celebrate womanhood and sisterhood at the Sherman Phoenix.
Dust off those fancy tea hats, church hats, and derby hats, and come have a good time.
Tickets are just $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
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‘You want something done, you give it to her’: Stacia Thompson plunges into new role at Sherman Phoenix Foundation | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 22, 2022
Stacia Thompson is the first executive director of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation. (Photo provided by Stacia Thompson)
Twenty years of working on community and economic development has led Stacia Thompson to what she calls the perfect role: the first executive director of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation.
In her position, she manages the daily operations of the foundation while building community relationships that support economic equity and empowerment, strategic investment and training, entrepreneurial success and emotional wellness for leaders of color.
The Sherman Phoenix, a commercial center for small businesses, opened in 2018 in an old BMO Harris Bank branch that got damaged during unrest sparked by the shooting death of Sylville Smith by police in 2016.
Since its start, it has been a model for healing Milwaukee by generating positive economic and social returns for communities of color.
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“This is a perfect experience for me because it puts every professional experience I’ve had in the last 20 years in one role,” said Thompson, whose previous experiences includes working at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, Gateway Technical College, City Colleges of Chicago and the YWCA of Metro Chicago.
Thompson, who began her current job in January, is known for being a change agent in developing economic empowerment and workforce strategies.
“Stacia wants to see equity and justice in the world,” said Dorri McWhorter, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Chicago. “You want something done, you give it to her.”
‘Entrepreneurial mindset’
Thompson said she plans to meet the business owners in the Sherman Phoenix to learn more about them and discuss a collective vision.
Thompson, who holds a doctorate in education, believes in staying connected.
“It’s just listening to the community to keep up with change” while continuing to eliminate barriers, she said. “That way we improve life for the community.”
Others say her skill set will enable the Sherman Phoenix to go to the next level.
“Not only is Dr. Thompson a qualified leader, but she’s also an entrepreneur, and we knew that entrepreneurial mindset would ensure our mission came to life,” said Ron Adams, board chairperson of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation and vice president of Field Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern Mutual.
Thompson also does advocacy work for children with special needs. Initially, she did so on behalf of her son who has special needs. Then she ended up becoming a voice for others.
“As a parent, other parents don’t feel as empowered,” she said. “So sometimes I’ll contact a school on behalf of my son but sometimes I’m doing it for parents who don’t know what to say or do.”
Thompson also finds time for the lighter side of life. She cooks food that she sometimes sells, plays softball and she treasures being with friends and family.
“I can’t think of a single big moment, good or bad, that Stacia hasn’t been a part of,” said Julie Ortiz, Thompson’s best friend for close to 25 years.
Ortiz said it’s the little things Thompson does that have made their friendship great.
“I’ll call my kids sometimes to see what they’re up to, and little do I know they’re having dinner with ‘Aunt Stacia,’ ” she said. “She’s such a comforting presence that you worry less when you know she’s there.”

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Brigade MKE apprentice program seeks to unleash new wave of culinary entrepreneurs | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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March 23, 2022
Brigade MKE plans to offer culinary and hospitality training for youths in Milwaukee. (Photo provided by Mueller Communications)
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Daryl Shular’s name.
Atlanta-based Sean M. Rush had been looking for a reason to return to Milwaukee, but he wanted to come back to the city with something impactful. After years of waiting, he created the reason himself.
Rush is one of the leading forces behind a new apprenticeship program, Brigade MKE. The initiative will offer culinary and hospitality training for youths ages 14 to 24.
It is a branch of the Shular Institute, a nationally recognized program for youths in the Atlanta area that offers training in culinary arts and hospitality under the guidance of Chef Daryl Shular and Rush, who is the vice president of Shular Hospitality Group and Shular Institute.
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Brigade MKE formed out of a partnership between the Shular Institute and the PRISM Economic Development Corporation, a development group under the Parklawn Assembly of God Church in Sherman Park.
PRISM is known for its commercial kitchen initiative, UpStart Kitchen, which provides space for entrepreneurs to grow their business.
“We see this as the next step in the evolution of PRISM EDC to become a hub for food-related business development and community service,” Leo Ries, the executive director for PRISM, said.
“Traditional culinary pathing takes you class by class by class,” Sean M. Rush says. “Our education is like a sport; you can’t be a professional athlete if you don’t actually get out and play.” (Photo provided by Mueller Communications)
When it came to establishing the program in Milwaukee, Rush knew the Shular Institute didn’t want to do it as a solo operation. During the planning process, the idea came to him to build a coalition in which different people in the culinary industry could merge.
“That’s how we came up with brigade,” Rush said. “When we say ‘brigade,’ we’re saying we’re an integral part, but we’re not the whole slice of pie.”
When the Shular Institute began its partnership with PRISM and UpStart Kitchen, it knew it wanted to help the   community.
“We’re building bridges from UpStart Kitchen, PRISM, Shular Hospitality and the Brigade program to other organizations like Heartlove Place to MATC to Concordia to anyone that has a passion to pretty much continue this community mission that we’re on,” Rush said.
Chef Daryl Shular, who is a certified master chef, teaches students valuable kitchen skills from plating to knives. (Photo provided by Mueller Communications)
The Shular Institute and PRISM are at the heart of the project, but their partnerships extend into the community and include other culinary groups and institutions such as Milwaukee Area Technical College, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, Marcus Hotels and more.
Brigade MKE is the start of a 10-year process, Rush said. It seeks to provide youths with a high-quality education, a skill set and mentorship as well as opportunities to pursue their interests.
“Milwaukee is definitely a growth market,” Rush said. “It needs a boost and labor force to sustain the growth that’s happening with it being one of the hottest cities.”
“We’re hoping to raise up and release a brigade,” added Bishop Walter Harvey, the pastor of Parklawn Assembly of God Church, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd. He also is the president emeritus of the PRISM Economic Development Corporation.
“What our city needs is an army of young people. That brigade will be unleashed in the Greater Milwaukee area that will answer the void and fill the gaps in the local labor force as well as release the next generation of entrepreneurs,” Harvey said.
He added, “We’re changing their lives, and they’re going to make a change in our city.”
The initial program is for youths ages 14 to 18, Rush said, and will start as a summer program with two-to-three-day camps. Participants will receive a certification in culinary arts and a food handling certification from the American Culinary Federation.
For individuals ages 18 to 24, Brigade MKE will offer longer programming, ranging from six weeks to six months. This programming will go more in depth and is for those who are more serious about pursuing a career in this field.  Its final programming is an advanced level course with a focus on fine-casual and fast-casual dining.
The hope is to eventually create a restaurant-based model, similar to the one in the Atlanta area, Rush said.
Students will work in a restaurant environment and get acclimated to real world situations early on.
“What our city needs is an army of young people,” Bishop Walter Harvey says. (Photo provided Mueller Communications)
“Traditional culinary pathing takes you class by class by class,” Rush said. “Our education is like a sport; you can’t be a professional athlete if you don’t actually get out and play.”
The organizers’ current goal is to serve 15 to 20 students in its inaugural program this summer, Rush said the program will be free to select participants who will be awarded a $1,500 stipend. A grant from the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services will help cover the costs.
Rush noted the groups also are working with Employ Milwaukee to create a six-to-seven-week program.
In addition to culinary and hospitality skills, students will learn financial literacy, oratory skills and more. The program plans to cater to each student and their interests, Rush said, and to connect them with successful people of color.
“We’re showing them where they can go through mentorship and through example,” he said. “I always felt that culinary and hospitality was a great bridge to help the income inequality that’s in our community.”
“Many people have used the phrase ‘If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day, but if you teach him how to fish, he can eat for a lifetime,’” Harvey added. “I think that falls short. Our adage is to go even further and that is to equip them and empower them to own the lake so that they not only eat for a lifetime, but they can feed generations to come.”
How to apply
At this time, there is no application form, but interested individuals can sign up for updates at brigademke.com.
Direct questions can be sent to info@brigademke.com.
Read: NNS Spotlight: UpStart Kitchen feeds the dreams of entrepreneurs while nourishing the Sherman Park community.


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