Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I have a simple question: If you can board a tanker, why do you need to sink/AKA “blow up/AKA “kill everybody” on fishing boats? While we grapple with this query, or not, one thing is clear: The Trump administration’s approach to maritime enforcement reached a peak of irony when […]
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Milwaukee Public Schools Plans Audit to Look at how it Serves Students with Disabilities
By Alex Klaus 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. Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is gearing up for a district-wide special education audit. “As we move into our literacy plan and providing Tier 1 instruction […]
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I Don’t Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing, Open Up the Door, I’ll Get it Myself
By LaKeshia N. Myers James Brown’s iconic 1969 anthem wasn’t just a song—it was a declaration of self-determination that resonated through the civil rights movement and continues to echo today. When the Godfather belted out those words, he captured the essence of Black America’s struggle: we’re not asking for handouts, we’re demanding access to opportunities […]
ICE Plans to Leave Facility on Milwaukee School of Engineering Campus
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said the new location at 11925 W. Lake Park Drive will operate as a processing center, not a detention facility By Devin Blake 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. […]
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Words Matter: Trump’s Dangerous Reckless and Racist Rhetoric on Somalia
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In a moment when America desperately needs leadership, Jesus, any kind of leadership, we continue to come up short. Instead of governing with civility and respect, 45/47 (Donald Trump) has once again chosen a path of division and disdain. Before you say, what’s new, let me stop you. As […]
Sick of those state Supreme Court campaign ads, Wisconsin? Here’s how other states avoid them
Polls show Wisconsin prefers to elect justices, but the timing, term limits and vetting of candidates could be different By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch SUPREME COSTS: This is the third in a series of articles about how Wisconsin chooses its judges. Wisconsin is one of the only places on Earth that thrusts top judges […]
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The Power of Sport Social Work: Redefining Support for Athlete Mothers
Kweku’s Korner By Laneshia Conner When Allyson Felix and Alysia Montaño publicly shared their experiences of pregnancy discrimination in 2019, they reshaped the global conversation on gender equity in sport. Felix’s refusal to accept a 70% pay cut during maternity leave pushed a major sponsor to revise its contracts. Meanwhile, Montaño’s Dream Maternity campaign drew […]
As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-income Wisconsin Residents
The homestead credit, a crucial source of property tax relief, has withered due to inflation and legislative inaction. By Hongyu Liu Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Edith Butler is dealing with a real-world math problem: Her […]
New Nonprofit Wants to Connect Black and Brown People to Nature
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. Tim Scott was shocked when he was laid off in May as the executive director of Nearby Nature, an organization that works to reconnect Black people to […]
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Emotions in Motion: Using Sports to Shape Stronger Youth
Kweku’s Korner By Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate Before I understood the meaning of mental health, I understood the game, the rhythm of the ball, the pressure of a close score, the intensity, the unspoken bond between teammates, coaches, and fans. Basketball was where I could breathe, where I could be. And while I […]