By Barrington M. Salmon NNPA Newswire Contributor @bsalmondc For the last several months, freshman Congresswoman IIhan Omar (D-MN) has weathered sustained attacks from Republicans, Fox News and other conservative elements because she has the temerity to question the intimate, decades-long relationship between the United States and Israel. In addition to an avalanche of intense criticism, […]
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Marquette’s Denim Day 2019 Supports Survivors of Sexual Assault on April 24
By Nyesha Stone When it comes to sexual assault, the victim’s choice of clothing is often criticized when in reality the reason for the assault goes far beyond something as simple as an outfit. Often, individuals—mainly women and girls—are constantly made to be aware of their clothing choices if their choices indicate “asking for it.” […]
BHD Youth Social Worker Martin Earl Wins Milwaukee Marathon
By Nyesha Stone Winning doesn’t just happen, it takes perseverance, determination and strength. These factors went helped Martin Erl, a social worker for the Behavioral Health Division Youth, the 2019 Milwaukee Marathon, which was sponsored by the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s been two weeks since Erl took first in the marathon and said the feeling of […]
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Building a Black Bench Requires All of Us
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As many of us cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks, in Round 1 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs, we are mesmerized by the talent of Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, we know that rarely can one player singlehandedly win a team sport. Everybody has a role to play. When it’s […]
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The Gospel According to Beyoncé
By Representative LaKeshia Myers Like many, I was thrilled to watch Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” documentary this week on Netflix. The documentary chronicles the creation of the singer’s iconic 2018 Coachella performance. The stage show pays homage to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); and depending on one’s experience, creates an heir of nostalgia for black college […]
St. Joseph’s Celebrates the Opening of WIC Office Through Partnership with the Health Department
By Nyesha Stone Ascension St. Joseph’s has been a pillar in the city for years, and according to Mayor Tom Barrett, it also services the largest population of Milwaukee residents on Medicaid. St. Joseph’s goal is to be the one-stop-shop hospital; recently it cut the ribbon on the new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office, […]
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“Loosies” Are Killing Us
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Loose Cigarette Sales Must Stop The first time most people really thought about the illegal nature of selling single or loose cigarettes from a pack was likely five years ago. In 2014, Eric Garner died in New York City after a police officer placed him in a chokehold, […]
Wisconsin Granted Permission to Withdraw from Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Wisconsin found out that its request to be dismissed from the lawsuit, Texas v. United States, was granted. The case, which includes multiple states, is a lawsuit that aims to end the Affordable Care Act. According to the law firm, Sheppard Mullin, Texas is arguing that Patient Protection and […]
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Dreams Are Free, But The “Hussle” is Sold Separately
By Representative LaKeshia Myers This week the music world mourned the untimely passing of hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Ermias Asghedom; popularly known by his nom de plume, Nipsey Hussle. Asghedom was known as a prolific musical artist who prided himself on taking an unconventional route to stardom in the music industry. Hussle chose not to […]
Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis
By Urban Media News During National Public Health Week, County Executive Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Nicholson proclaim that racism is a public health crisis in Milwaukee County. Following the lead of the Wisconsin Public Health Association, this important recognition is the first step that will help us deepen our ability to achieve racial […]
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