Drake Bentley
@drakebentley.bsky.social
I write for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The parks used to be everything. ✍🏾 💻
Who exactly is this helping? Like, we as a country don’t honor Black WWII soldiers anymore?
The Trump Administration's War on African-American History is a Lost Cause 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
The Trump Administration's War on African-American History is a Lost Cause
Today I learned that the American Battle Monuments Commission has removed two memorial panels honoring Black World War II soldiers from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Who exactly is this helping? Like, we as a country don’t honor Black WWII soldiers anymore?
Officially the holiday season in Milwaukee.
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Officially the holiday season in Milwaukee.
October 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Drake Bentley
From my colleague @drakebentley.bsky.social, a Milwaukee Brewers fan loses her job after she says 'call ICE' on Latino Dodgers fan. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
From my colleague @drakebentley.bsky.social, a Milwaukee Brewers fan loses her job after she says 'call ICE' on Latino Dodgers fan. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Snapped this photo in 2022. What once was Columbus Park is now Indigenous Peoples’ Park. This place was once a hidden gem — a sanctuary with a busy concession stand and little league baseball. Take me back
October 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Snapped this photo in 2022. What once was Columbus Park is now Indigenous Peoples’ Park. This place was once a hidden gem — a sanctuary with a busy concession stand and little league baseball. Take me back
No WiFi on my flight. What book should I download?
September 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
No WiFi on my flight. What book should I download?
Almost lost a friend today. RIP to Robert Redford
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Almost lost a friend today. RIP to Robert Redford
This could be a fun year. 🧀
September 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This could be a fun year. 🧀
I’ll be doing some writing for Heavy Sports (heavy.com). Covering teams and athletes throughout the U.S. and where it intertwines with news and culture. Send any tips, from trending to investigatory, to [email protected].
August 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’ll be doing some writing for Heavy Sports (heavy.com). Covering teams and athletes throughout the U.S. and where it intertwines with news and culture. Send any tips, from trending to investigatory, to [email protected].
My grandma lives like a half block off Lincoln Creek on Milwaukee’s north side. She says blocks of water damaged property everywhere today. Streets were like rivers during the height of it all. Cars completely flooded. Most neighbors don’t have flood insurance. 😢
August 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
My grandma lives like a half block off Lincoln Creek on Milwaukee’s north side. She says blocks of water damaged property everywhere today. Streets were like rivers during the height of it all. Cars completely flooded. Most neighbors don’t have flood insurance. 😢
Tree fell at Bradford Beach and just slightly missed someone’s car
July 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Tree fell at Bradford Beach and just slightly missed someone’s car
It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week
It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week
It's been 10 years to the week that a "lion-like creature" possibly roamed Milwaukee, leading to long guns, meat traps and even a helicopter.
www.jsonline.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week
Some JS photos at the “Good Trouble” protest on Milwaukee’s lakefront
July 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Some JS photos at the “Good Trouble” protest on Milwaukee’s lakefront
Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change
Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change
"Never fear, the Recombobulation Area sign will remain," an airport official said June 8.
www.jsonline.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
— Marvin Gaye, 1971
To bring some lovin' here today
— Marvin Gaye, 1971
June 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
— Marvin Gaye, 1971
To bring some lovin' here today
— Marvin Gaye, 1971
I’m picking being Black 100 times over again. Happy Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’m picking being Black 100 times over again. Happy Juneteenth!
No Kings rally Milwaukee
June 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
No Kings rally Milwaukee
Really wanted the paperback but can’t wait any longer after reading the reviews. So excited!!!
June 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Really wanted the paperback but can’t wait any longer after reading the reviews. So excited!!!
Biker Pride procession traveling down Brady Street in Milwaukee
June 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Biker Pride procession traveling down Brady Street in Milwaukee
News: The state rests its case against Maxwell Anderson in the killing of Sade Robinson. Defense also resting (will not call witnesses for Anderson, who also didn’t testify on his behalf).
Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.
Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.
June 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
News: The state rests its case against Maxwell Anderson in the killing of Sade Robinson. Defense also resting (will not call witnesses for Anderson, who also didn’t testify on his behalf).
Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.
Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.
Key moments from Day 5 of Maxwell Anderson Trial at lunch break:
- The tenant who lived in the lower unit of Anderson’s home testified that he didn’t hear or see anything unusual the night of Robinson’s killing
- He said he did hear Anderson moving something heavy that week
- The tenant who lived in the lower unit of Anderson’s home testified that he didn’t hear or see anything unusual the night of Robinson’s killing
- He said he did hear Anderson moving something heavy that week
June 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Key moments from Day 5 of Maxwell Anderson Trial at lunch break:
- The tenant who lived in the lower unit of Anderson’s home testified that he didn’t hear or see anything unusual the night of Robinson’s killing
- He said he did hear Anderson moving something heavy that week
- The tenant who lived in the lower unit of Anderson’s home testified that he didn’t hear or see anything unusual the night of Robinson’s killing
- He said he did hear Anderson moving something heavy that week
