By Karen Stokes “You’re never too young to follow your dreams,” these wise words came from 11-year-old Ra’quell Boyd, a student at St. Marcus North Campus, who is also known as Chef Kisses. Chef Kisses’ proves that age is not a barrier to her dream of cooking professionally. She was inspired by watching her parents […]
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Vel Phillips Poised to Make History Again
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor As a State Senator, I have had the chance to meet many amazing people. I’ve also been privileged to travel, rub elbows, and discuss the big issues of the day, with leaders from around the country and globe. Yet, I have met few people who inspired me more, […]
Milwaukee American Heart Association Gearing up for Annual Heart and Stroke Walk
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee lakefront again will be on full display for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, Sept. 23. Walkers will begin their route around Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, a little after 10 a.m. The village will open at 9 a.m. “The entire Heart Walk team […]
Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. by Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch and Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Republican leaders have fueled speculation in recent weeks that they could impeach new liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet […]
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Eliminating Excuses
BlackEconomics.org® After demoralizing and unforgiveable losses, football enthusiasts often hear coaches and players say: “We make no excuses, but…” When these words roll off their lips, we say: “Stop! Make no excuses! Accept defeat! Move on!” Now translate that scenario to our everyday lives, and then project it into the future. We can do nothing […]
Insights Into Detection, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
By Karen Stokes September marks National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. It is estimated that currently up to 6 million Americans experience Afib. Which in the general population works out to about 2 percent. […]
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What About the Children?: Why Childcare Funding Does Matter
By LaKeshia N. Myers Reputable (and affordable) childcare is scarce. It is apparently so scarce, according to the Center for American Progress (CAP), 54% of people in Wisconsin live in a child care desert. The national average is 51%. Rural areas are particularly hard hit. Some 68% of rural Wisconsin families live in areas without […]
Rev-Up MKE Finalists Prepare to Pitch Their Near West Side Business Dreams
By Meredith Melland 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. Jameelah Love has a goal of making her Merrill Park neighborhood a place where she can live, work, eat and play. As one of the finalists in […]
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The Digital Divide’s Ability to Divide
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Almost everything we do, these days, is connected to the internet. COVID-19 exacerbated our dependency or highlighted the need for broadband, depending on whom you ask. Groceries, home goods, and just about any retail service you can think of is available online. Brick and Mortar stores have been […]
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High Speed Internet Access is Necessary
By LaKeshia N. Myers In our digital age, having internet access is merely square one. As the tech industry flourishes, so do the technological resources received by school districts and families – that is, as long as they have the money to afford it. In our new age of technological advancement, a socio-economic disparity has […]
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