By Ben Jealous A lot of good news came out of this month’s elections—and enough bad news to remind us that we can never let our guard down when freedom and democracy are at stake. This year, … Read Full Article
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation Sign Agreement to Improve Law Enforcement in Indian Country
WASHINGTON – On December 1st, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced an agreement that updates guidelines to provide for the effective and efficient … Read Full Article
The Economics of Thanksgiving
By Karen Stokes The October jobs report showed job growth was stronger than expected. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 261,000 for the month, the Labor Department reported Friday. Those payroll … Read Full Article
HEMAD asks Men to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking
By Karen Stokes Monday kicked off the fifth annual HEMAD campaign. HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) asks men to take a public stand … Read Full Article
Is Someone You Know at Risk for Diabetic Vision Loss?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts. Today. With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 37.3 million … Read Full Article
Be Grateful
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There is an old gospel song by the iconic Walter Hawkins entitled “Be Grateful”. I remember hearing that song hummed over the years and being … Read Full Article
Confused About Health Insurance? For Open Enrollment Period, you Need Someone Like Quentella Perry in Your Life
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … Read Full Article
The Boldt Company Offers Program to Connect Students with Construction Apprenticeships
By Karen Stokes During National Apprenticeship Week, Boldt Company is reaching out to students who may be interested in a career in construction. Boldt’s Youth Apprenticeship Program allows … Read Full Article
Senator Agard Voted by Colleagues to Serve as Senate Democratic Leader
MADISON- On November 15th, Senate Democrats unanimously voted for Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) to serve as Senate Democratic Leader. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am … Read Full Article
Social Development Commission Launching Research Project that Studies Structural Racism in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes The Social Development Commission (SDC) is launching a research project through its newly formed Institute on Poverty and Structural Racism, that will examine the impact of … Read Full Article
GOP Gaslights, While Biden-Harris Provide Solutions
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Now that the noise level has been turned down, voters are starting to realize they were sold a bill of goods. Many have been quick to note how … Read Full Article
Every Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers Everyday is a day of thanksgiving God’s been so good to me Everyday He’s blessing me Everyday is a day of thanksgiving Take the time to glorify the Lord today ~Dr. Charles G. … Read Full Article