By Karen Stokes The energy was palpable as approximately 3,000 supporters gathered for Vice President Kamala Harris’ inaugural rally of her presidential campaign, some traveling from as far as Iowa to witness this historic event at West Allis Central High School. “Kamala is the candidate that Americans have been waiting for,” said Milwaukee resident and […]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones when the temperatures rise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than […]
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide
By Karen Stokes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced finalized rules for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities. The announcement comes weeks after the Biden administration also announced the first-ever federal heat protection standards for workers […]
June Inflation Data Cools, $1 Billion Recovered
By Karen Stokes The June data of 3.0 percent surpassed expectations on multiple fronts, with headline inflation experiencing a decline of 0.1% on a monthly basis—something not seen since the early days of the pandemic. On an annual basis, headline inflation slowed to a 3% pace, from 3.3% in May. The Consumer Price Index, a […]
Donald Trump’s ‘Black Jobs’ Remarks Have Done Him Damage
By Karen Stokes A new poll shows Black voters believe President Joe Biden performed better than Donald Trump during Thursday’s debate, suggesting Trump’s remarks about “Black jobs” may have caused him damage with Black voters, according to Newsweek. Assaulting Biden on his immigration policies Trump said, “The fact is that his big kill on the […]
Congressman James Clyburn meets with Milwaukee Civil Rights Activists
By Karen Stokes Congressman James Clyburn visited Milwaukee on Monday, where he met with local leaders and activists at the Milwaukee Civil Rights Community Meet and Greet, held at the African American Women’s Center, to talk about the importance of the 2024 election. In an approximately 30-minute speech, Clyburn displayed humor, wisdom,and experience, and reflected […]
Eric Hovde Remains Out of Touch with Voters
By Karen Stokes Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde struggles to connect with Wisconsin voters in his race against incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. His negative remarks on overweight individuals, the viral clip of him flubbing the Pledge of Allegiance, and his cruel comments about older voters in nursing homes highlight his disconnect with voters. His 2012 […]
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Travels to Wisconsin on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
By Karen Stokes On the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Lt Governor Sara Rodriguez, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Amanda Zurawski, gathered for a town hall discussion in Milwaukee to mobilize Wisconsin voters. Reminding those in attendance that the road to the White House […]
Vice President Harris Announces Funding to Lower Housing Costs by Reducing Barriers to Building More Homes
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, Vice President Harris announced the recipients of new grants under the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant competition. The goal of the program is building more housing, and lowering housing and rental costs for American families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created PRO […]
Milky Way Tech Hub Workshop Series to Educate and Accelerate Community Engagement in AI
By Karen Stokes The Milky Way Tech Hub held a workshop series in June that trains students in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in education. These workshops aim to educate and empower people of color, fostering a more inclusive and forward-thinking culture prepared for the future of education in Milwaukee. These workshops cover AI fundamentals and […]
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