By Karen Stokes U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act, legislation to stop state voter suppression efforts, safeguard critical voting rights protections, and restore and enhance the Voting Rights Act. “We are just reintroducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act this week. This is named […]
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The State of the Economy for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Since before the pandemic, Black Americans have seen an improvement in a host of financial indicators including the unemployment rate, evictions, wages, and wealth. The Black-white wealth gap has narrowed, and rates of business ownership have increased. “When the Administration started, during a global pandemic that had a disproportionate impact on the […]
The 2024 Black History Month Theme Focuses on African Americans and the Arts
By Karen Stokes Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a different theme for Black History Month. This year, the theme is “African Americans and the Arts.” “African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment,” the ASALH says […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Exceeds $700 Million Fundraising Goal
By Karen Stokes The Greater Milwaukee Foundation was created to cultivate the resources and partnerships essential for building a Milwaukee for all, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign surpassed its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal. Fiesha Lynn Bell, the Director of Development and Major Gifts discusses the Greater Together Campaign. “So the campaign ran […]
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $1.2 Billion in Loan Forgiveness for Over 150,000 SAVE Plan Borrowers
By Karen Stokes The Biden-Harris Administration announced that it will automatically discharge $1.2 billion in loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers who are eligible for the shortened time to forgiveness benefit under President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. There are 7.5 million borrowers who are now enrolled in SAVE, 4.3 million of whom […]
Wisconsin Democrats Highlight Importance of NATO in Face of Trump’s Dangerous Comments
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, former OSCE Ambassador Daniel Baer, Navy Veteran Tracey Sperko, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, and former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller held a virtual press call highlighting the danger Donald Trump poses to democracy worldwide. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created in 1949 by the United […]
American Rescue Plan Act is Expanding Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Throughout Milwaukee County
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County is receiving $6 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to expand affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the county. The county is building 120 new single-family homes in the City of Milwaukee’s King Park neighborhood that will support first-time homebuyers and provide equitable access to affordable-rate housing options for […]
High Blood Pressure Triples Stroke Risk for Black Women Under 35, Study Finds
By Karen Stokes Black women who develop hypertension before the age of 35 might have a three times higher chance of experiencing a stroke, and those who develop hypertension before the age of 45, may face twice the risk of suffering a subsequent stroke. This is according to a preliminary study presented at the American […]
Biden-Harris Administration is Working to Ensure the Promise of America for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Over the past three years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have leveraged the full force of the Federal Government to advance racial justice and equity and ensure the promise of America for all communities, including Black Americans, across the country. With the support of these efforts, Black Americans are starting new […]
High-Speed Internet Connection for Millions Requires Continued Support from Congress
By Karen Stokes The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides free high speed internet to working families across the country including Black and Latino households will be running out of funds this April if Congress doesn’t act soon. “In the 21st century, affordable reliable high speed internet is a key to opportunity. High speed internet […]
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