By Nyesha Stone How old were you when you got the talk? It was an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s a necessary one. So, why is talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) … Read Full Article
The Growing and Disproportionate Imprisonment of Black Women in America
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA NewswireCorrespondent @StacyBrownMedia Missy Venable (not her real name) said she has trouble sleeping at night. It’s not the typical case of insomnia. It’s the … Read Full Article
Local Business are Wanted for the Possible 2020 Milwaukee Democratic National Convention
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukeeans should be proud to know we beat out cities like Atlanta and New York for the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) bid. Milwaukee has made it to the top three … Read Full Article
Can Some Holiday Foods Make you Happier than Others?
Psychonutritionist Shawn Talbott, PhD reveals why just a few days of a bad holiday diet can throw your gut and your mood out of whack By Dr. Shawn Talbott, PhD If you’re struggling to stay in … Read Full Article
Republicans, The Party of Whiteness in 2018
By Roger Caldwell In 2018, all Americans would like to believe that racism is over, and the society is moving toward equality and certain inalienable rights for everyone. Both parties, the … Read Full Article
Restorative Justice
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A Different Way of Doing Things Most would agree that crime takes its toll on a community. Whether incidents of vandalism, dangerous … Read Full Article
Trump’s Continuing Border Madness
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Now that the dust has finally settled, and Democrats have assumed some semblance of power (both on the state and federal levels), Donald … Read Full Article
Call for applications: Employment with the State of Wisconsin
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes are looking for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who may have an interest in joining their new administration. They are … Read Full Article
Sheriff-Elect Earnell Lucas’ Senior Executives Make MCSO History
On Nov. 29, Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas named leaders in the law enforcement, communications and legal professions to executive positions in the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. … Read Full Article
Criminal Justice Reform Long Overdue for Black America
Chavis to the NNPA As a member of the infamous Wilmington Ten case in North Carolina from 1972 to 2012, I witnessed firsthand why the criminal justice system in the United States needed to be … Read Full Article
Thanksgiving and the Law
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week many of us gathered to share a meal or get together in the time-honored tradition of Thanksgiving. Food, football, card games, a … Read Full Article
Milwaukee’s Finest Offers Scholarships to MPS Graduates
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It began with a phone call at 4 a.m. At the time, Jerel Ballard had an internship in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill. As a college student at Columbia in Chicago, Ballard … Read Full Article
Pelosi Announces Push for Staff Diversity for New U.S House
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor With the largest Congressional Black Caucus in history along with a historic number of women entering the U.S. House in 2019, House … Read Full Article
Democrats Need a Plan that Goes Beyond Responding to Trump’s Outrage of The Day
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. In the bloody summer of 1863, the Union Army defeated General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate forces at Gettysburg, a three-day battle that changed the course of the Civil … Read Full Article
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Learns More About the Sherman Phoenix by Visiting the Site
By Nyesha Stone Standing inside the Sherman Phoenix—located at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave— and looking around at what the future of Milwaukee looks like, is unbelievable. It’s not only a space … Read Full Article
Consequences of Elections Could Be Life Changing
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor We’ve all heard it before. Elections have consequences. The election, of Tony Evers as Governor, may be most consequential for a group of … Read Full Article
Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Celebrate their Successes and their Future
By Karen Stokes The Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) met on Saturday to celebrate their chamber, their businesses and were introduced to future initiatives to continue their focus … Read Full Article
The GOP’s Shameful Arrogance
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, I began my article by asserting that “elections have consequences.” However, the reality of that declaration clearly is not … Read Full Article
Are You at Risk for Losing Your Sight to Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of … Read Full Article
In Wake of Professor’s Comments, Katherine Johnson is Still Celebrated in Physics
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For many, the words of a senior scientist who said physics “was invented and built by men,” stung. The words earlier this month … Read Full Article