By Karen Stokes Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.’s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. The sanctuary is committed to serving disadvantaged residents within their neighborhood, providing essential support and services to those facing the greatest […]
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra “Play Your Part” Concert Features 1000 Young Musicians
By Karen Stokes The future of music was in full display as The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) held their annual “Play Your Part” concert at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. The all-day concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, featured 1,000 students from 200 schools performing for an audience of over […]
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Trumped by a Con Man
Kweku’s Korner “He who dares not offend, cannot be honest!” – Thomas Paine By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi The election of 2016 left a lot of people confused in the United States. It was only eight years prior that the first Black President was elected in the United States, and it was declared that this […]
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Friends and Families: Regrouping After the 2024 Presidential Election
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The aftermath of a presidential election can be a tumultuous time for anyone. For those who invest their hopes and dreams into a candidate’s campaign, a loss can be hard to take. Whether it’s the refusal to accept election outcomes, like those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol following […]
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No Longer a Credible Threat: No. 2
BlackEconomics.org® Check yourself! Anger and disappointment are likely to arise as you read this essay. The important and relevant question is: “What do you do with the anger and disappointment?” We kickstart this essay with a reconsideration of a January 2019 BlackEconomics.org Commentary entitled, “No Longer a Credible Threat.” It is less than one and […]
Mood Shifts at Milwaukee Watch Party as Harris Falls Short in Presidential Bid
By Karen Stokes The excitement and anticipation Tuesday night as supporters gathered for the Milwaukee Election Night Watch Party began to dwindle as the night progressed. The prospect of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman U.S. President drew hundreds to the Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Cheers erupted when blue states like […]
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Getting Your Money’s Worth
Parents in Search of Better Educational Options Kweku’s Korner By Stacey Orr Smith Mom. Veteran Educator. Educational Consultant. Parent Educator. President, Blaquesmith Consulting, LLC During a major election cycle, there’s a heightened sense of civic duty or civic responsibility. Conversely, there’s what I like to call civic introspection. When one realizes that voting, volunteering, and […]
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Tall Respect Due: “C.F.C.H.” Crew Making Inroads
A Determined Legacy of Political Women as Leaders Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying the fierce determination of women who have long fought for a place at the highest echelons of political leadership. Her ascent to the […]
Tammy Baldwin Wins Third Senate Term as Trump Takes White House
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Former President Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election early Wednesday morning. Hours later the Associated Press affirmed the win after results showed Trump narrowly won Wisconsin by about 33,000 votes or 1 point. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won another term as well, though by her narrowest […]
‘Use Your Voice’: Ex-Incarcerated Milwaukee Man Cherishes Regained Voting Rights
“If your vote wasn’t important, why is that the first thing they take when they take your freedom?” asks Ray Mendoza. By Mario Koran Wisconsin Watch Ray Mendoza doesn’t care who you vote for. He just wants you to vote. To Mendoza, 54, the right to vote is too precious to squander. That’s how the […]
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