By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in American life when truth steps forward and refuses to be convenient. MacKenzie Scott has chosen such a moment. As political forces move to strip diversity from classrooms, silence Black scholarship and erase equity from public life, she has gone in the […]
Trump’s War on Obamacare Continues as GOP Kills Subsidies
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Republican power in this country has chosen cruelty as policy. It is not an accident. It is not a mistake. It is a decision. The decision now is to rip out the federal subsidies that have made the Affordable Care Act more than a slogan […]
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Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers November is a sacred time for Catholics of African descent across the United States and around the world. It is Black Catholic History Month—a time to celebrate the profound contributions of Black Catholics to the Church, to remember our spiritual ancestors, and to reflect on the rich tapestry of faith that […]
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Beyond the Game: How Kyren Lacy’s Story Deepened Our Commitment to Sport Social Work
Kweku’s Korner By Adrian R. Thompson, MBA, LCSW and Andrea N. Thompson, MBA, LCSW Kyren Lacy’s story mirrors many in college athletics. He was a talented young man chasing his dream on the field for all to see. Suddenly, that dream ended. Behind the scenes, his mental health unraveled, unseen by highlight reels. Lacy’s story […]
Don’t Let Predatory Debt Traps Rob the Holiday Season’s Joy
App-based loans could magnify financial stresses after government shutdown, says CRL By Charlene Crowell The holidays are coming, and many financially strapped families are considering how to responsibly manage their use of credit while still enjoying seasonal gatherings, presents, feasts and toasts of glad tidings for all. The yuletide season is also a time to […]
County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve 2026 County Budget
The 2026 Adopted Budget protects essential services, invests in critical infrastructure, and maintains stability in the face of shifting financial realities. MILWAUKEE – Last week, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell approved the 2026 Adopted Budget, as passed by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. “As we move Milwaukee […]
Native American Tribes are Struggling in Wake of SNAP Uncertainty
Wisconsin has 11 federally recognized tribes. Nearly half of the residents in Menominee County, home to a large number of Indigenous people, receive SNAP benefits. By Adora Brown NOTUS 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. As […]
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Government Funding Bill Threatens Wisconsin’s Hemp Industry
By LaKeshia N. Myers While most Americans were focused on ending the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, Congress slipped a provision into the funding bill that could devastate Wisconsin’s burgeoning hemp industry. The devil, as they say, is always in the details. Buried within the legislation to reopen the federal government was language […]
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The Power and Peril of Political Rhetoric
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In this politically charged and information-saturated world, the words we use to talk about politics matter. Whether discussing the recent government shutdown, healthcare policy, or community safety, the language we choose does not just express our feelings or ideas; it actively shapes public understanding and political realities. It is […]
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The Link Between Social Work and Sport: “From Individual Wellbeing to Systemic Impact”
Kweku’s Korner By Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC Growing up, there was a lot of messaging and images in the media that assumed social workers only help children or families in crisis. There’s a stereotype that social workers simply give advice or hand out resources. The truth is, we do so much more. Social work […]
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