Kweku’s Korner By M. Daniel Bennett, Jr. Ph.D., MSW In this commentary, I advocate for the integration of cultural competency into sport social work. It is my position that culturally competent practice is essential for understanding and addressing the complex social, psychological, and institutional challenges faced by diverse athlete populations—particularly African American student-athletes at predominantly […]
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Milwaukee County Launches Lead Remediation Program to Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Homes in Suburban Communities
WAUWATOSA, WI— On November 5th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services, launched a new Lead Abatement Program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in owner-occupied homes across suburban communities in Milwaukee County. The new Lead Abatement Program will be under the umbrella of the current […]
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Trump Officials Are Moving Into Residences on Military Bases
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In October, a number of media outlets began reporting that at least six senior Trump administration officials, including Stephen Miller, are living in housing on military bases. Miller, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense (War) Pete Hegseth, Army Secretary Dan […]
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Concludes Statewide Listening Tour Report
By Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Over the last two months, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus embarked on an historic statewide listening tour, traveling to Green Bay, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, and Beloit. The tour was designed to place Black voices at the center of the legislative process while building a Black policy agenda that reflects shared […]
‘I Came From Nothing and Built a Community’: After Years of Healing, Woman Takes Next Step in Sobriety
Laurie Doxtator moves out of Green Bay-based Amanda’s House, a sober living home for women. She’s taking new perspectives and a support network with her. By Joe Timmerman Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Laurie Doxtator starts […]
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After a Year of Extreme Weather, Trump’s Cuts & Government Shutdown Leave Wisconsinites Even More Vulnerable
This year, Wisconsin has been hammered by one extreme weather event after another, from fires to floods to extreme heat. Wildfires, hurricanes, and floods are becoming more frequent, severe, and expensive—raising home insurance rates, forcing massive taxpayer-funded disaster aid spending, and disrupting communities across the country. Yet instead of protecting Wisconsinites, the Trump administration just […]
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The Hunger Line: America’s Most Vulnerable Face a Crisis of Cruelty
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments when a nation shows its soul. This is one of them. Across America, millions are waiting for food assistance that will not come. The Trump administration’s refusal to release federal contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known as SNAP […]
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Did Trump Really Just Demolish 123 Years of History?
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant History is not merely the tapestry of our past; it is the foundation upon which our identities and communities are built. So, when news broke that President Donald Trump authorized the demolition of the East Wing of the White House—including two of the grounds’ storied magnolia trees- one could […]
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Whistleblower Charges Trigger Activism
By Charlene Crowell Recent whistleblower complaints of systemic dismantling of fair housing and civil rights enforcement at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have led ranking minority members of both chambers of Congress to jointly call for hearings on HUD Fair Housing. On September 30, a letter co-signed by Rep. Maxine Waters who […]
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The Hop: Building Our Transit Future or Abandoning Our Economic Promise?
By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin stands at a crossroads. While cities across America invest in transit infrastructure that connects communities and drives economic growth, some of our state lawmakers are attempting to dismantle the very foundation of Milwaukee’s transportation future: The Hop streetcar system. Make no mistake—the Milwaukee Hop is more than a downtown amenity. […]