Kweku’s Korner Guest Writer Shanna Sullivan, LCSW By Shanna Sullivan, LCSW November is National Adoption Awareness Month (NAAM), a month focused on adoption awareness. We often view adoption through a lens of celebration-our culture looks at adoption as a happy event to be celebrated. Many times, and for many reasons, adoption is a celebration. But […]
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A Direct Measure of a Black American Reparations Amount
BlackEconomics.org® B. B. Robinson, Ph.D. Introduction This report brief presents a new estimate of a Black American Reparations amount that the US Government (USG) should consider when negotiating a Reparations agreement. The USG is singled out because it is widely agreed that no other party was, or is, more culpable in the historical and ongoing […]
Recognizing Challenges for Travelers with Chronic Health Conditions
By Karen Stokes As the holiday season approaches, many will be planning to visit family and friends, but it can come with unique challenges for those with chronic health conditions. Preparation is imperative. The American Heart Association, recommends that a little pre-travel preparation can turn potential issues into a successful vacation for those with chronic […]
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
First declared a month of recognition in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, Native American Heritage month celebrates Indigenous Peoples in the United States. According to the Wisconsin Historical society, Paleo-Indians, the earliest ancestors of Native Americans, arrived in what is now Wisconsin during or after the retreat of the last continental glacier, about 12,000 […]
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Even Female Mice Receive Disparate Treatment
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Taylor Welcomes Biden’s Work on Women’s Research and Funding We talk a good game about the need to improve gender-based health outcomes. Trotting out themed months, ribbons and pins, we tell anyone that will listen, how much we value women. However, the proof is in the funding. In […]
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Black Mental Health Matters for 2024 Election
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi When the conversation of Mental Health arises, the masses leave the conversation. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is divorced from physical health. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is only dealing with illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The reality is […]
JusticePoint continues jail alternatives work as Milwaukee tries to cancel contract
The city of Milwaukee lacks a plan to replace JusticePoint’s incarceration alternatives services if it succeeds in canceling its contract. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch This story is part of a collaboration between Wisconsin Watch, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and The Appeal. Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to note that JusticePoint’s contract with the city of […]
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Polling Location Closures Bill Moves Forward
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s no secret that after the Spring 2020 election in Milwaukee, I have been committed to closing loopholes and shoring up processes to protect Wisconsin voters. This week, a public hearing on Senate Bill 366, brought us another step closer. As a refresher…. a nationwide health pandemic threw […]
One Year to Win Campaign Kicks off for 2024 Election
By Karen Stokes Fired up and ready to go! On November 4th, Wisconsin Democrat volunteers were on hand to make phone calls and knock on doors around the area to meet with voters to inspire enthusiasm for the launch of the One Year to Win campaign. From Milwaukee to Racine to Menomonee Falls, volunteers joined […]
Alzheimer’s Association Announces Milestone of $100 Million Invested In Research In 2023
Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding – In Wisconsin nearly $450,000 has been awarded to advance research efforts MILWAUKEE, WI — On November 8th the Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding […]
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