Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Wisconsin Poet Laureate.
Kelly Hamilton was the Milwaukee Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2021.
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‘414 (New) Day’ is Love Letter to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Day video offers a reflection on the past year, and hope for the next.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate
Milwaukeean Dasha Kelly Hamilton is published novelist, has been an ambassador for poetry for years.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy
See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals
From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.
Sep 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pop-Up Poetry Protest Performs Downtown
Timed for Democratic convention, local poets declaimed the “State of the Union in Stanzas.”
Aug 19th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Who Wants To Design Downtown’s Largest Mural?
Milwaukee Downtown looking for the mural that makes Milwaukee famous.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled
New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNC-Timed Art Installation Covers Downtown
Work by local artists highlights democracy for convention, though delegates won't attend.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side
Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
13 Local Livestreams To Check Out
Art, dancing, yoga, wellness, Ex Fabula, meditation — many ways to stay active during pandemic.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Local Artists Keep Going During Pandemic
Live streaming, online classes allow artists to keep working during the shutdown.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Claudia Delgadillo
Three More Local ‘SHEroes’
Meet three more extraordinary women being honored by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Claudia Delgadillo
Meet the City’s New Poet Laureate
Dasha Kelly Hamilton has completed two novels, three collections of poetry and four CDs.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Karen Slattery
59 Winning Businesses in Brew City Match
92 percent are run by entrepreneurs of color, 80 percent owned by women.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street Becoming Art Hub
Scout Gallery, the newest addition to the street, represents a range of local artists.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Some Final Memories of Civil Rights Era
Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Brave New Voices From Milwaukee
Judges select six local teens to compete in Houston’s international poetry competition.
Mar 20th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
Let Us Now Praise Young Creators
Milwaukee Ballet partners young choreographers and dancers with local musicians.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jim Cryns
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Why the Jewish Museum Matters
Current exhibit is example of story telling that strengthens community.
May 15th, 2017 by Rick Deines
Festival Celebrates Black Lives
First year of Sankofa MKE festival seeks to give voice to the black community.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Mitchell Mittelstedt
Poets Take “Soapbox Therapy” To Sherman Park
In wake of violent uprising in neighborhood, two spoken word groups perform.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Should City Spend More On Artists?
Artist of The Year Della Wells calls on city, state to invest more in the arts.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates
Artist Cuts Through Racial Barriers
Writer Dasha Kelly has won the city’s Artist of the Year award.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates
Newly Opened ARTery Path Extends Beerline
Public and private sector leaders applaud the new .67 mile trail connecting Riverwest and Harambee.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
How Teens View Milwaukee
8th grader's book includes boy's devastating poem on crime in Milwaukee.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Caroline Roers
Dasha Kelly
"We cannot continue to dismiss MPS as a problem for 'those people’s' kids."
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Newaukee
