For many, November 1st marked the official beginning of the “holiday season”, for others they prepare for specific holidays like Thanksgiving, and for Catholics (and protestant denominations who follow feast day celebrations), it was the Feast of All Saints. All Saints Day, as it is commonly referred in the United States, is a Christian solemnity […]
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Stroke & Dementia in Black Men: 11 Ways to Thrive, Survive, and Manage the Risks
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year. Making matters worse, Black/African American men are at substantially higher risk for high blood pressure and strokes, according to medical experts. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure, especially […]
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GOP Race Neutral Nonsense
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor If you look really hard, the playbook is right in front of you. No original thoughts. No new research. No credible desire to be equitable. Just naked or willful ignorance, on issues of race, and the impact of systemic racism on every facet of life for Black and […]
Eviction Records will no Longer be Available Online for Longer Than 2 Years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted earlier this month to limit the length of time eviction records can be kept online.
Affordable Care Act Premiums Rise, But Subsidies Protect Most Consumers
The Biden-Harris Administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure that most consumers remain shielded from the rising costs.
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No, You Can’t Divorce Race from America
By LaKeshia N. Myersv An interesting conversation took place in the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities this week, when the Minority Teacher Loan Program was debated. Assembly Bill 554, seeks to remove the term “minority” and replace it with “disadvantaged”. However, there is no definition of who is considered “disadvantaged.” This legislation is being […]
Second Prisoner Dies During Waupun Correctional Institution Lockdown; Restrictions Linger at Two Additional Prisons
Staffing shortages limit prisoner movement in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley correctional institutions — more facilities than previously disclosed. By Mario Koran The New York Times Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is confining prisoners to their cells […]
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Closing the Wealth Gap in Black America Through Investments in Innovation
By Phillip Washington Dallas Weekly Magazine In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection of faith in the future and individual passions. It is important to distinguish between the collective mindset and the individual mindset when addressing […]
Four Milwaukee Organizations Awarded $10,000 Each Through African American Roundtable’s Participatory Budgeting Program
Projects Will Benefit Youth, Elderly on Northwest Side MILWAUKEE-On October 17th, the African American Roundtable (AART) announced the winners of its $40,000 pilot Participatory Budgeting Program at a community celebration. More than 850 Northwest Side residents voted for the top projects they felt would increase safety and change lives. Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic […]
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Milwaukee County has Great Potential
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Three years ago, I was sworn into office on my front lawn. At the height of the pandemic and public unrest, we faced an uncertain path ahead. In the face of those challenges, we remained clear-eyed in our vision to enhance community health in every zip code and create […]
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