By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Rent caps, support for emerging developers and direct financial support for proven housing agencies were just a few solutions to housing inequities presented […]
Eliminating Lead Exposure Must Be a Priority Vice President Harris Says
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Several years ago, Deanna Branch’s future looked grim. Doctors had told her she may never walk again, that she’d have to be put on dialysis, that she needed a voice box removed and more. But that is not where Branch’s story ends. “I’m here,” Branch said. “I’m standing. I’m talking; I have […]
‘We have the Roadmap to Reach Our Liberation’: Hmong American Women’s Association Has a New Home
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 1993, a group of 13 Hmong women launched the Hmong American Women’s Association. Its mission was to provide a space in Milwaukee where Hmong women could gather. Over the years, its mission and presence have grown, and the organization recently relocated to a new building, 3030 W. Highland Blvd. During a […]
Roundtable Discussion Pushes for the THRIVE Act, the Next Step in Economic Recovery
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alyson Leon, a clinical nurse specialist in Milwaukee, oversees fives units at her work, including the intensive care unit. When the coronavirus pandemic began, Leon faced heightened demands at work. “Every day felt like a week and every week felt like a month,” Leon said. During this time, her grandfather tested positive […]
Legislative Black Caucus Members Discuss Why We Benefit When We All Vote
By Karen Stokes Biden for President Wisconsin held a “Get Out the Vote” press conference headlined by Legislative Black Caucus Members on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the election. The results of the 2020 election will shape U.S. politics for the next four years and beyond. During the event, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, State Sen. […]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes and Discusses What’s at Stake in the 2020 Election
By Karen Stokes It’s been said that the 2020 election will be the most important election of our lifetime. Wisconsin is a pivotal battleground state with key state elections also on the ballot. Our voices need to be heard. To vote in Wisconsin there are a few options: absentee mail-in voting, in-person absentee early voting […]
AARP Talks the Rising Cost of Prescription Medication
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Nancy Koch knows physical pain. She has a chronic auto immune disease, that won’t get better and is most likely only going to get worse. To help keep her body functioning, Koch takes medication, the catch is that it costs $4,000 a month. Koch is not alone, when it comes to the […]
Grant Awarded to City of Milwaukee for Lead Hazard Control
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s no secret that Milwaukee has a lead problem. Residents throughout the city and county have experienced problems with lead, either through water, paint, soil or all of the above. In the past, Milwaukee officials have struggled with how to handle lead, but a recent announcement could bring a change. Earlier this […]
First Member of Congress Calls for Trump’s Resignation Amid Month of Chaos
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor On Christmas Eve, Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore became the first sitting member of Congress to demand that President Donald Trump resign from the presidency. She made her comments as the Dow dove 500 points on December 24 in the worst Christmas Eve trading day ever. As of Christmas, […]
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I Stand with Tammy Baldwin
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore This fall, Wisconsinites have an important choice to make. They can choose to vote and exercise their voice and show their power, or they can choose to stay home and not speak out. And let me tell you—this year your voice and your vote is more important than ever. And you […]