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Get a daily roundup of Urban Milwaukee’s top stories Charles Edward Miller (CC-BY-SA) The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget Tuesday night, which includes $43 million in state fines related to financial mismanagement discovered this spring. There is. MPS passed a $1.5 billion interim budget in June, but it had to be adjusted based on the amount of state aid the district receives. District leaders knew the school system was facing a deficit. With all the numbers crunched, the actual budget shortfall is just under $10 million, district officials said Tuesday. District officials said they…

KidneyTexas, Inc. celebrated its 9th anniversary with this year’s Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary on September 24th. The event raised funds and awareness for the fight against kidney disease. Since 1999, KidneyTexas, Inc. has raised more than $4.7 million for local efforts aimed at improving and managing this disease. Luncheon guests experienced live and silent auctions, raffles, a fashion show, award presentations, and a three-course meal. Produced by Jan Strimple, this fashion report showcases the latest fall styles for a variety of occasions, from casual to formal. The show also included looks from fashion show…

Applications to MBA programs are up 12% nationwide. getty Although companies are shunning college degrees as a requirement for employment, applications for MBA degrees are rapidly increasing. The Graduate Management Admissions Council says applications for graduate b-school programs have increased by 12% over last year. In fact, 80% of responding schools reported growth in their two-year MBA programs. (For example, New York University’s Stern School of Business has seen a nearly 40% increase in MBA applicants). Meanwhile, nearly half of companies plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements this year. CNBC says the measure could benefit about 62% of U.S. workers…

As LGBTQ rights and freedoms flourish and face significant obstacles, Jennifer C. Pizer, a senior attorney at Lambda Legal and the nonprofit law organization, and historian Ellen Ann Andersen, “A Claim for Equality: LGBTQ+ He wrote “50 Years of Legal Milestones in History”. This coffee table book opens Lambda Legal’s archives and celebrates half a century of advocacy. With a foreword by bestselling author Roxanne Gay, this book features extensive illustrations and details on dozens of landmark lawsuits that expanded civil rights for LGBTQ people in education, employment, marriage, health care, and housing. We highlight the case with historic photos.…

(Philadelphia, PA) – Yesterday, Councilman Lou Landau, Vice Chair of the Legislative Oversight Committee, gathered members of the LGBTQ+ community for Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ+ Equity Hearing in the City Council Chambers . This groundbreaking event focuses on identifying and addressing key disparities in housing, employment, education, and health care that impact LGBTQ+ Philadelphians, paving the way to a more inclusive and equitable city. It is intended to build. The hearing included a diverse panel of community members, service providers, academics, and advocacy leaders who shared their experiences and insights. Councilman Landau welcomed the community to participate in this historic conversation…

Getty Images This weekend, Beautycon returns to Los Angeles for a two-day festival filled with the beauty industry’s leading voices, products, and trends. The convention, hosted by Refinery29, is a playground for the future of beauty, where attendees and organizers discuss next season’s trend trends. An unmissable experience is all here, delivered through exclusive panel discussions, professional demos, and masterclasses. On the main stage on day 1, TikTok’s top content creators will share how to grow their beauty platform, followed by two hair-focused talks. Next, ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor Akiri King will host an intimate panel discussion hosted by founder…

Some of our reckless beauty choices can be downright nightmare fuel. Whether it’s someone who overplucked their eyebrows in the ’90s or a bad sunburn in the ’20s, everyone, even professionals, has experienced this at some point. Do you regret the latest makeup craze? Heavy, full eyelashes. “I went to my office wearing strip lashes, and guess what?” says celebrity makeup artist Kelly Ann Sewell. Demi’s early morning whispers seem so removed from the “less is more” energy that dominates the beauty industry that it almost feels unbelievable in 2024. In fact, girlies these days don’t even wear mascara. “I…

On Tuesday (October 29), Maluma unveiled his new sportswear line, Remanence, at a fashion show in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia. The hitmaker is the owner and creative director of the brand, which is led by designer Ana Villegas, and according to a press release, the brand is “100% designed in Colombia, powered by renewable energy and efficient production processes.” “We focus on responsible practices.” “For me, since I was a child, music and fashion have been very important tools that allow me to make my feelings known to the world, to convey who I am, my essence and my…

Now that it’s finally getting cooler and not warm enough to go outside without a jacket, I had to let you know about the sale on Anrabess cardigan jackets. It would be such a waste to miss this. This elegant number can bridge the gap between outer layers between autumn and winter. And now you can get it for as low as $45. Regular price is $56.AmazonCasually elegant, this cardigan on sale is your cue to spice up your fall style. You can choose from 21 different shades. $45 on AmazonWhy is it a good deal? 💰Shoppers have elevated the…

The naked shoe trend just gained a coveted Gen Z endorsement from none other than Olivia Rodrigo and was even featured on national television.This fall, celebrities are showing off in all kinds of naked shoes, from Jennifer Lopez’s Birkin and naked pumps to Kim Kardashian’s sky-high PVC pleathers. Olivia Rodrigo participated in a mass optical illusion when she stopped by The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 29. Styling duo Chloe and Shenelle Delgadillo dressed Rodrigo in Amina Muaddi wedges made from crystal clear material. The nearly invisible heels and straps made it look like the “Déjà Vu” singer…