By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. Doctors throughout Milwaukee are urging people to resume getting cancer screenings after seeing a sharp drop-off in patients throughout the pandemic. Dr. Joan […]
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The Spirit of Lee Atwater Lingers Among Us: How Critical Race Theory Became the GOP’s new Southern Strategy
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a historian and educator, I have always been fascinated by the methods and platforms of big tent political parties and the strategists who often lead them. One of the most interesting was Republican Lee Atwater. Atwater, a southern political consultant is known as the father of the “Southern Strategy” an […]
UPDATE: New Eviction Ban Expires in October. Here’s What You Need to Know to Keep a Roof Over Your Head.
By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. Struggling renters got more time to work with their landlords this week thanks to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or […]
Milwaukee and the DNC: Will the City Put In a Bid to Host Again?
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s hard to imagine that the Democratic National Convention took place a year ago. While Milwaukee was the designated host city, it didn’t necessarily reap the intended benefits. Conventions such as the DNC or RNC are a huge honor for the city chosen and they often impart an economic impact. Hotels and […]
Lace Up to do Your Part to End Alzheimer’s
By Karen Stokes Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is difficult and can be a tricky situation to navigate. Learning as much as you can about Alzheimer’s can be helpful. This disease touches many of your friends, family and people in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is shining a light on […]
New App Helps Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Overcome Employment Barriers
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. Two weeks after being released from federal prison and ready to start fresh, Ruben Gaona made it his goal to become a case […]
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When It Comes to Protecting Voting Rights, We’ll Keep Coming
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor This week I boarded a plane and headed to Washington, D.C. Like legislators from more than 30 states, I joined other Wisconsin Democratic elected officials in calling for the U.S. Senate to pass the For the People Act. The plane ride was eerie. I couldn’t shake the idea, […]
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Mask Up MKE: Yeah, I Said It!
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In the last few weeks, my office has received requests to “do everything within your power to stop mask mandates.” The requests have not been limited to my constituents and they fluctuate between hostile and genuinely distressed. Often, I read them with a sense of sadness, regret and […]
Some Health Providers See Surge in Eating Disorders
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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 Milwaukee health leaders say they are seeing a surge in eating disorders that they link to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Living Legends: ‘I’ll Never Retire from Trying to Make a Difference’: Why Dr. Howard Fuller Keeps Going
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. This is part of an occasional series of stories that honor members of Milwaukee’s vibrant senior community. Dr. Howard Fuller, in his own […]
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