Articles by Shakara Robinson

As bullets pop and police sirens wail, piercing the peace and quiet of a struggling inner-city neighborhood, young men often wonder if there is a way out, a way to break the cycle of joining gangs, going to jail, or ending up dead as a result of living the street life. It’s often said that […]

Two Milwaukee men had just been kicked out of a local tavern when a stranger approached their Honda Civic in a parking lot and started shooting while shouting at them to back up, according to accounts in a criminal complaint. However, the shooter says they threatened him first. Whichever was true, the melee left one […]

Guests sampled cheap, Italian food for a cause as The Italian Community Center (ICC) hosted one of its annual mega- fundraising events, “A Taste of Italy,” on Sunday. The food tasting showcase was created by general chairperson of the ICC, Ann Romano. Romano says she was inspired to create the event for the ICC after […]

At a forum Monday at UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Mayor Barrett, a Democrat running for governor of Wisconsin, stressed the importance of making higher education more affordable, creating a high rail system, and improving the economy. Barrett also outlined his plans for the state if he is elected into office. Barrett headlined the third “Fireside Chat” at […]