By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations are hosting workshops, panel discussions, and speakers to foster engaging and in-depth conversations about the harsh realities of domestic violence. “I decided to do this conference because I was […]
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Big Bird Could Teach Adults A Thing or Two
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor On January 23, 2023 we lost a friend from our youth that you likely didn’t know by name. But if I sang a song, you could likely guess. Sunny Day Sweepin’ the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Can you tell me how […]
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses Kelly Westlund and Laura Gapske
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its endorsement of Kelly Westlund for State Senate and Laura Gapske for State Assembly. These candidates are trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. With the result of the Supreme Court’s […]
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The First Step Is Admitting You Have a Problem: Why Officially Acknowledging Juneteenth Means Something
By LaKeshia N. Myers Admittedly, I have never struggled with alcohol addiction, but I know individuals who have. When speaking to them, they all told me, “The first step is admitting you have a problem; we admit we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Utilizing that same logic, I am comfortable in […]
Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that children 12-15 years old are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and vaccinations can begin starting Thursday, May 13. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses for full protection and is the first and only vaccine available for […]
Join the No Menthol Sunday Movement by Not Selling Mentholated Tobacco Products on May 16th
We invite all of Milwaukee’s retailers to helps us make history again on No Menthol Sunday by not selling mentholated tobacco products on May 16th. Tobacco retailers click here to sign up or request additional information. For more information contact us at waatpn@jumpatthesunllc.com
The Importance of Healing the Healers
By LaShawn Gooden, PhD Candidate The Mary Ellen Strong Foundation strives to support African American mental health providers. In addition to contributing to the development of the next generation of psychotherapists, MESF is also devoted to supporting therapists currently working to heal underserved communities. Last year, MESF hosted its inaugural Providers’ Wellness Retreat. This culturally […]
If I Could Do One Thing, I’d Have a Daycare Closer to Work – 2020 Census
Mike Bloomberg’s Greenwood Initiative – A Plan for Economic Justice for Black America
Shape Your Future – Complete The 2020 Census
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