Gov. Tony Evers didn’t veto two projects in the Assembly speaker’s district as part of the budget agreement with Republicans By Noe Goldhaber Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin’s recently passed budget doesn’t include the extension of a popular land conservation program, but it does include two earmarks for environmental projects in the home district of the state’s […]
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Race and Class: No Breaks, No Vacations
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant For nearly 20 years, I’ve made an annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard. Missing two years for work on political campaigns, it was great to return this year. I am often teased about the perceived “snooty” or bourgeois nature of vacationing on this island, located in Massachusetts, roughly 7 […]
‘I Did Drop A Tear’: Camp Reunite Helps kids Connect with their Incarcerated Parents
A unique camp offers welcoming space for Wisconsin prisoners to spend time with their children, but stigma and other barriers limit its reach. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. The thunk of a plastic bat followed each pitch and question Tasha H. […]
Residents Weigh in on New Ban on Selling THC to Minors
By Chesnie Wardell 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. Some concerns have emerged over a new ordinance that bans the sale of THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 to anyone younger than 21. Nesha Reeves, 17, […]
Trump’s Racist Takeover of Smithsonian Targets Black History and Censors Presidential Truths
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its takeover of the Smithsonian Institution, advancing an agenda that historians and civil rights leaders say is rooted in racism and political censorship. Under the guise of “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” Trump’s March executive order placed Vice […]
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The Importance of Being Your Own Best Friend
Kweku’s Korner By Ravneet K. I have the perfect best friend: myself. I learned early on the importance of self-companionship, thanks to my parents instilling a strong sense of self, focus, and drive within me. In an era where many, especially teens, conform to societal pressures, I chose to embrace my individuality, creating my own […]
How This Black Pilot in Milwaukee Earned His License to Fly at Age 18
By Chesnie Wardell 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. In 2023, Arian Rice became a private pilot at age 18. Now 20, he’s working toward his goal of flying commercial planes and encouraging Black children to […]
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BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the Project 2025 playbook — the authoritarian blueprint he once claimed to know nothing about — he’s executing it with surgical precision. From purging […]
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The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the “responsible” child who is appointed power of attorney, executor of the will, trustee, or healthcare surrogate. On paper, these roles seem like […]
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to classrooms is a mixed bag. As caregivers, we want our children to succeed academically. We provide […]
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