By Karen Stokes Inspired by a passion for fashion and compassion for people living with cancer, Nichole Muex, a plus-size model for over 12 years, is creating an unforgettable event that brings people together to support the fight against cancer. Common Threads for Cancer is a fashion show dedicated to raising awareness, fostering community support, […]
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Shutdown and Shutout: No Longer A Government By the People
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant With every passing day, the Trump administration’s disregard for democratic norms grows more audacious, and the consequences for ordinary Americans become more severe. What once felt like overblown warnings from political rivals or pundits is now our lived reality: a government shutdown that doesn’t just inconvenience, but fundamentally endangers […]
What’s New with SDC: Federal Review, State Funding and More Updates
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. The Social Development Commission is still waiting to hear from the federal government regarding its community action status. In May, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families […]
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Healthcare Crisis: Government Shutdown Exposes America’s Moral Failure
By LaKeshia N. Myers As federal workers miss their paychecks and families wonder how they’ll feed their children this week, we must ask ourselves: How did we arrive at this moment? The government shutdown—now in its third week—centers on a dispute that should shame us all. While lawmakers bicker over healthcare subsidies in Washington, D.C., […]
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More Than A Game: Changing the Playbook On Athlete Well-Being
Kweku’s Korner By Tiffany Taylor, LCSW BCD For the past eight years, I’ve spent countless hours on the sidelines, not as a clinician or scholar, but as a sports mom. I’ve watched my child wrestle with anxiety before a big game, carry the weight of expectations, and navigate the highs and lows of performing under […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Denial of Request for FEMA Public Assistance
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump denying the State of Wisconsin’s request for FEMA Public Assistance: “For months, Milwaukee County has worked to recover from the extreme storms and historic flooding that hit our community in August. Following the approval of our Individual Assistance request, FEMA […]
MPS and M³ Team Up to Kick Off FAFSA Application Season
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and M³ partners — Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee — held a news conference at Washington High School of Information Technology (2525 N. Sherman Blvd) to kick off the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season, stress the importance of completing the FAFSA […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the cycle of violence in homes, neighborhoods, and communities so residents and families can lead safer, healthier lives. “Domestic violence affects families, children, neighborhoods, and the overall health of our community. Without intervention, patterns of […]
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Trump’s “Beautiful Black Women” Lie and the Complicity That Betrays Us
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s claim that “beautiful Black women” were begging him to come to Chicago was not flattery. It was a lie that weaponized race and gender to mask a long record of cruelty and contempt. It was a performance designed to seduce the uninformed and comfort those willing to […]
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You Deserve to Win
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi One of my favorite Old Testament stories includes the great Commander Naaman. Naaman was a great man, but he suffered from Leprosy. So, regardless of his earthly gains, his physical health prevented him from enjoying life to the fullest. There was a little servant girl in his house […]