By Karen Stokes State Rep. Deb Andraca and gun violence prevention advocates Debra Gillespie and Jennifer Hoffman-Jonas held a press conference in Milwaukee to share their stance on gun safety and the safety of Wisconsin communities. “As a member of the State Legislator I’ve been proud to stand with Governor Evers over the past two […]
Democratic Candidates Rally to Excite Voter Turnout in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes A crowd of about 200 people rallied at the Washington Park Senior Center in support of Wisconsin Democratic candidates Saturday at the first ever, ‘Win Milwaukee, Win Wisconsin’ rally. Democratic candidates appeared to urge their supporters to vote in this extremely important race to keep Wisconsin moving forward. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers […]
Indigenous Biz Con 2022 Kicks Off October 10-12 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Milwaukee, Wis. – From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2022, Indigenous Biz Con (IBC) will host Indigenous businesses, high-level Tribal administrators, and elected Tribal officials to interact and collaborate with non-tribal businesses. The 3-day event will take place at Potawatomi Casino and provide a fun, interactive platform that allows for networking and education for the […]
Low-Income Residents can Get Free Legal Support to Fight Debt Collections in Small Claims Court
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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. Low-income residents will now be able to get free legal support to fight cases filed against them in small claims court by third-party debt collectors or debt […]
Local Actress Returns to Milwaukee to Play Lead in “Mamma Mia!” at Skylight Music Theatre
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee native and recent Howard University graduate Camara Stampley stars as Sophie Sheridan in the Skylight Music Theatre production of Mamma Mia! Receiving a B.FA. from Howard University puts Stampley in good company with notable actors, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, Taraji P. Henson, Anthony Anderson and the late Chadwick Boseman. Stampley vividly […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee
Thursday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris made a visit to Milwaukee. The Vice President delivered remarks at the Democratic Attorneys General Association Conference at the Pfister Hotel. She then headed to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to meet with Latino leaders and students. Harris spent six years as California’s attorney general before being elected to the […]
Biden Student Loan Relief Plan Benefits Borrowers in all Fifty States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico
The Biden administration forecasts that over 40 million borrowers are eligible for its student loan relief plan all across the country. “President Biden believes that education is supposed to help people climb the economic ladder but more than often debt becomes the anchor that weighs them down. That’s why he proposed this plan,” said James […]
Boldt Construction’s Gatekeeper Program Provides Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Assistance
By Karen Stokes September is Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, construction is one of the top five major industries with the highest suicide rates. The Boldt Company, a local construction firm, created an employee-led Suicide Prevention Program that trains volunteer employee “gatekeepers” in all of its offices to serve as resources and advocates […]
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“I’m Really Rich” but Morally Bankrupt
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In June 2015, when Donald Trump came down his likely overvalued escalator, he gave what would be the first of many rambling and disconnected speeches. In his presidential bid announcement, he was clearly detached from reality as he promised to make Mexico pay to build a border wall. […]
Where did that Gun Used in a Crime Come From? Milwaukee Police Can’t Easily Tell You
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. Though there have been Milwaukee Common Council efforts to address the issue of stolen firearms seized or used in gun violence, there is no aggregate city data that records whether […]
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