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Articles by L. Malik Anderson
‘Night Patrol’ Explores the Horrors of Policing in America
Ryan Prows’ latest film, “Night Patrol,” joins a growing wave of 2020s vampiric horror, alongside titles like “Sinners,” “Nosferatu,” and “Vampires vs. the Bronx.” This Monday, I had the opportunity to see the film and stay for a post-screening Q&A with Prows, RJ Cyler, and Freddie Gibbs at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem. Split into multiple chapters, the film is both gory and darkly funny. A special screening of ‘Night Patrol’ at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem. (Photo Credit: L.
A new book looks at Virgil Abloh’s remarkable rise to fame in fashion
In 2021, the fashion world mourned Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton's artistic director of menswear, after he died of a rare form of cancer at just 41 years old. Now, a new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Robin Givhan revisits Abloh’s remarkable rise to fame. Abloh, who was born to Ghanaian parents and raised in Rockford, Illinois, studied architecture and worked for Kanye West before founding his brand, Off-White.
Brooklyn author's new book looks at navigating family estrangement
Over a decade ago, Brooklyn author Eamon Dolan broke up with his mother after years of physical and emotional abuse. He initially felt guilt and grief over his decision. But after about a year, he began to feel he had made the right choice. "I started to feel that not only I had done the right thing, the necessary thing, but that I had done a brave thing and a thing that other people in my life might take as an example," he said, in a recent interview with WNYC's Alison Stewart.
Big league barber: the Milwaukee Brewers’ official barber sets an example for the city’s youth
Flashy Faded Barbershop owner José Pérez “JP” Zamora provides Milwaukee residents and athletes fresh cuts while setting an example for young people behind him. The husband and father of three is known for his precision, creativity, and trend-setting styles. Now the official barber of the Milwaukee Brewers, he is also an ambassador for Andis Company, Potawatomi Casino, and theCut haircut app. Zamora, who immigrated from Tamaulipas, Mexico alongside his family, started cutting hair when he was young.
Movie Review: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Join Forces to Save Santa in “Red One”
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans join forces for a mythological mission to save Saint Nicholas in the new Christmas-themed action comedy film “Red One.” Director Jake Kasdan, who directed Johnson in the 2017 fantasy-adventure film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its 2019 sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, told Entertainment Weekly the film was the brainchild of Johnson’s producing partner Hiram Garcia.
Eight Latin R&B Artists to Add to Your Playlist
Last week, Remezcla reported Spotify’s head of U.S. Latin Editorial Antonio Vazquez’s projections on the rising Latine subgenres to keep an eye on for 2025. He said the platform’s top five emerging Latine subgenres in the U.S. include reggaeton chileno, Latin Afrobeats, reggaeton mexa, Latin electronic, and jazz colombiano. However, I hope these music trends open doors to another genre, Latin R&B.
A new play at NYC's Public Theater tackles gentrification and the American Dream
In his new play, “Good Bones,” playwright James Ijames, who won a Pulitzer in 2022 for “Fat Ham,” examines gentrification, property and community. Aisha, played by Susan Kelechi Watson, moved back to her blighted hometown with her husband, Travis, for an exciting job opportunity to revitalize her neighborhood as the point person for a plan to build a large, fancy new sports complex right in the center. The couple buys a beautiful old home and begins renovating it.
“Storytelling is important to me … in everything that I do.” Milwaukee designer and artist Brema Brema to be featured in “Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series” | Madison365
Unfinished Legacy founder and creative director Brema Brema is slated to give a virtual talk on Wednesday, Sept. 25 as part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s “Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series.” The program runs throughout the academic year and invites nationally and globally recognized artists from diverse backgrounds who work across traditional, hybrid, and emergent disciplines. Brema, 27, had been developing his streetwear brand for almost a decade before it gained popularity in 2020.
Dads can get postpartum depression, too. An NYU professor explains why.
Approximately 1 in 10 fathers suffers from postpartum depression, according to several studies on the topic. While mothers are warned about the possibility of postpartum depression and sometimes screened for it, fathers and non-birthing parents usually aren't. That makes the diagnosis hard to come by and the experience harder to navigate. “There is a real sense of isolation for men and non-birthing partners,” said Erin O’Connor, director of NYU’s Early Childhood Education Program.
Patrick Miles re-elected to a second term as Dane County Board chair
Patrick Miles (District 34) was re-elected to a second straight term as chair of the 37-member Dane County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday night. Miles was selected over April Kigeya (District 15) and Rick Rose (District 16). Supervisor Sarah Smith (District 24) was elected as First Vice Chair and Supervisor Chad Kemp (District 32) was selected as Second Vice Chair. Miles, who lives in McFarland, has been a member of the County Board since 2006 and has chaired the board since 2022.
In wake of domestic abuse allegations against an alder, Council passes resolution “affirming unwavering support” of survivors; calls for censure and resignation continue | Madison365
Dozens of domestic abuse survivors and advocates attended last night’s meeting of the Madison Common Council in support of a resolution expressing the council’s “unwavering support” of survivors. The resolution, authored by Alder Sabrina Madison, comes amid calls for Alder Charles Myadze to resign following accusations that he physically and emotionally abused a former wife and former girlfriend. Myadze has denied all of the allegations. He attended the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Saving Our Babies celebrates six years of bolstering Black maternal and infant health in Dane County
The Dane County Health Council and its partners celebrated six years of its Saving Our Babies (SoB) initiative with an annual press conference held at the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW) headquarters on Tuesday. The initiative’s innovative care coordination program, ConnectRx Wisconsin, which serves birthing people in Dane County throughout their perinatal journeys, is celebrating two years of delivering promising, tangible success.
More than 300 films from 61 countries playing at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival returned this month with a slate of more than 300 films from 61 countries, now playing through April 25th. Now in its 16th year, the festival features a selection of short film collections, documentaries, and narrative films.
An NYC neuroscientist on how to deal with 'the menopause brain'
Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts, Tracee Ellis Ross, Salma Hayek and Oprah Winfrey are among the celebrities who’ve talked openly about menopause in recent years and have shed light on a topic long considered taboo.
Advocates for Palestine call for “uninstructed” vote in Dem primary
Protest hit the polls this election day as a grassroots advocacy group is calling for Democrats to vote for an “uninstructed” delegation, rather than incumbent President Joe Biden, in today’s primary election to put pressure on the administration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Signs are posted near polling locations around the state and advocates for the plan are working to inform the public on why they are doing this and what the end goal is.
We the People
Special promotional content provided by Forward Theater Company by Mike Fischer, Forward Theater Company What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you? As playwright Heidi Schreck suggests through the very title of What the Constitution Means to Me – being staged by Forward Theater at the Overture Center from April 4-21 – that’s a more radical question than you might think.
Ignore “Scare Tactics” - menthol ban would save lives, not increase policing, advocates say
Special promotional content provided by the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network. A proposed ban on menthol in cigarettes will not result in police coming after smokers. That’s the key message public health officials and advocates want to get across, despite what people might have heard from tobacco companies.
2024 UW-Madison Global Health Symposium to highlight Migration in the Americas project April 10
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars, some of the nation’s leading experts on the health risks facing migrants in the Americas, will be participating in the UW–Madison Global Health Institute’s 2024 Global Health Symposium on April 10.
414loral floral shop helps Milwaukee residents explore the beauty of nature, create meaningful experiences
414loral, a Black-owned flower shop located in Bronzeville, offers Milwaukee residents a unique hub to explore the beauty of nature and create meaningful experiences and memories with one another. “I feel very grateful to have a job that can be that source of joy for someone or bring that joy to someone’s day,” owner Mikel McGee told Madison365.
Carvd N Stone founder Nyesha Stone receives GOLD Award from UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association
Carvd N Stone founder Nyesha Stone received the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Alumni Association for her work uplifting Black and Brown communities last month. “Our final GOLD Awardee will be Nyesha Stone ’18, founder and public relations director of Carvd N Stone, which provides positive stories and branding that represents Black and Brown communities.
Fitchburg Common Council candidate Donald Dantzler focuses on housing, transportation and education
“I’m a suburban guy,” Donald Dantzler said when asked why he chose Fitchburg as the place to put down roots. He made that choice in 2019 and is now running to join the Common Council to represent District 3 on the city’s northeast side. He spoke about the campaign Friday on the 365 Amplified podcast. A native of Joliet, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago, Dantzler made his way to Wisconsin to play basketball at UW-Parkside in Kenosha.
Rev. Dr. Alex Gee to bo honored with UW honorary doctorate degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will present an honorary doctorate degree to Rev. Dr. Alex Gee Jr. this May at the spring commencement ceremony. Gee is the longtime senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church on Madison’s South Side, president and founder of the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development and its renowned initiative, Justified Anger.
365 Media CEO Henry Sanders receives 2024 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that Henry Sanders, CEO of 365Nation, has received the Chamber’s 2024 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership. The award recognizes true champions for small business who are leaders in their business and in the community.
Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star has long been misunderstood. A new book seeks to change that
(CNN) — About two decades ago, Katie Gee Salisbury glimpsed a photo that would stay with her for years to come. The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible. In the back seat was a Chinese American woman looking ever so chic and glamorous. Salisbury, a fifth-generation Chinese American with deep roots in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, was immediately captivated by the woman.
Milwaukee native Kevon Albright is a top-10 finalist in SHEIN X Global Challenge in London
This week, Milwaukee native and Kéraye London owner Kevon Albright traveled to London to participate in the SHEIN X Global Challenge as one of the top-10 finalists. “Tomorrow, we’re going to do the design challenge so as of now… I am kind of nervous,” she said Tuesday afternoon before the competition officially launched.
How to be old: Lessons from a 70-year-old former NYC influencer
You can change your life in any decade. Just ask Lyn Slater, 70. A decade ago, the former professor of social work started chronicling her fashion choices on a blog called “Accidental Icon.” She soon amassed over a million followers from her blog and her Instagram account. She landed an agent and modeling deals with global brands, including Valentino. But around 2019, Slater decided she didn’t want the life she had.
OuttaDeeBox Podcast: From public housing to public service: The Michael Johnson story, part 2
Listen now: Jealousy can lead to unexpected places; in my case, it paved the way to a partnership brimming with innovation and community impact. Tune in as we team up with Little Johns to cook up a storm of nourishment and event excitement, and I’ll tell you all about how a Prince lookalike dating my now-wife set the stage for an electric Prince-themed bash we’re cooking up.
Zócalo Food Truck Park, Milwaukee’s first permanent multi food truck park, continues to grow
Zócalo Food Truck Park provides a public gathering place for both food entrepreneurs and Milwaukee residents. When Mazorca Tacos owner Jesus Gonzalez and Phelan Development president Sean Phelan opened Zócalo Food Truck Park, their objective was to create a space for local food entrepreneurs to thrive while bringing a slice of American food truck culture to the city. In 2019, Zócalo became the first permanent multi-food truck park in the city.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’: ‘Thank you for seeing me’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Da’Vine Joy Randolph won her first-ever Oscar on Sunday for her performance in “The Holdovers,” capping off an impressive sweep through this year’s award season. “I didn’t think I was supposed to be doing this as a career,” she said, through tears, in her acceptance speech. She went on to thank her mother and the many people who guided her to follow her dream – including her publicist. “For so long, I’ve always wanted to be different,” she said.
Sun Prairie parents push back on proposed curriculum seen as racist; vote coming Monday
The Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) Board of Education will vote Monday whether to adopt new language arts curriculum that depicts Native Americans as “wandering” and encourages kindergartners to don “costumes” to reenact a powwow—curriculum many educators and community members find inaccurate and culturally offensive. While the curriculum’s skills-based phonics sections have been deemed effective, its content sections are seen by many as racist and generally problematic.
Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone’s mission to end violence against Native American women and girls
Editor’s note: CNN’s Alli Rosenbloom contributed to this report. (CNN) — In the run-up to Hollywood’s biggest night, Lily Gladstone, breakout star of the Martin Scorsese-directed epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is spotlighting a cause close to her heart as she makes history. Gladstone is the first Native American woman to be nominated for a lead actress Academy Award.
Milwaukee store owner cultivates community around vintage clothes at All Goods
In the last five years, All Goods owner Ali Acevedo has built an eco-friendly sustainable clothing business while uplifting creatives in Milwaukee. In November 2019, All Goods opened as a resale clothing store in response to customers who followed him on Instagram asking for an in-person shopping experience after a few successful events. After finding a location in downtown West Allis, he and his family set up the brick-and-mortar store.
AFRICaide, 4W to host International Women’s Day event March 9
The 2024 AFRICaide and 4W International Women’s Day, an annual event where women from all walks of life spend a day celebrating women and sisterhood, will be held on Saturday, March 9 at Christ Presbyterian Church on Madison’s East Side. Women are encouraged to wear purple at International Women’s Day which was held in person and online last year after going virtual during the pandemic.
How to date in NYC: dealing with apps, awkward encounters and red flags
“Dating truly can feel like a low-key gambling addiction,” says author and comedian Lane Moore in her new dating advice book, “You're Not the Only One F*cking Up.” “You don't eat or sleep," she writes. "You drink caffeine, and you stay up all night because you're always playing to win. You don't stop rolling the dice because something better is coming.” Moore is very familiar with the pressures of online dating.
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Salt Fish Cakes - Wisconsin Life
Salt Fish Cakes When we cook, we’re able to keep our family’s dishes and memories alive for generation after generation. That’s the case for Anne Marie Herman in Madison, who was raised on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. To the delight of her friends, she continues to cook her family's salt fish cakes.
How To Get Away with Writing
Last summer, Taren Mansfield ’14 had just two weeks to pack her belongings and relocate to Los Angeles after finding out about the opportunity of a lifetime. She left Madison to spend the next four months in Shondaland — Shonda Rhimes’s television production company — working on alongside actors such as Viola Davis on the hit TV show How to Get Away with Murder. A Hollywood career wasn’t her original plan.
Rising Up, Poetically
All eyes on them. Members of the UpRise Poetry Collective will practice for hours to prepare themselves for a massive competition of more than a hundred students from universities across the nation. UpRise is a registered student organization at the UW that brings together student poets to compete in poetry slams on behalf of the UW.
Legacy on a Whim
A tip from a friend brought Alnisa Allgood to Madison in 1991. When she arrived, she had no place to live and no clue how long she would stay. She also had no idea she would become the founder of UW–Madison’s first LGBT campus center just a year later. “We filled archives with the Wisconsin Historical Society during the first few years of the center. Creating history is important,” she says.
The ALT Aesthetic
What began as an idea in a college dorm room is now a reality: ALT Magazine now illuminates street style and underground fashion while creating a space for individuals to freely express their cultural identities. “Nell and I came up with the concept and name of ALT Magazine in February 2017 in my dorm room at Sellery [Hall],” says cofounder Lisa Heverly x’20.
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