Kweku’s Korner By Ravneet K. I have the perfect best friend: myself. I learned early on the importance of self-companionship, thanks to my parents instilling a strong sense of self, focus, and drive within me. In an era where many, especially teens, conform to societal pressures, I chose to embrace my individuality, creating my own […]
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How This Black Pilot in Milwaukee Earned His License to Fly at Age 18
By Chesnie Wardell 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. In 2023, Arian Rice became a private pilot at age 18. Now 20, he’s working toward his goal of flying commercial planes and encouraging Black children to […]
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BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the Project 2025 playbook — the authoritarian blueprint he once claimed to know nothing about — he’s executing it with surgical precision. From purging […]
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The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the “responsible” child who is appointed power of attorney, executor of the will, trustee, or healthcare surrogate. On paper, these roles seem like […]
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to classrooms is a mixed bag. As caregivers, we want our children to succeed academically. We provide […]
Rep. Jolanda Jones: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ as Texas Democrats Fight Racial Gerrymandering
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said she isn’t budging—not until Republican lawmakers end what she calls a blatant effort to strip voting power from Black and Brown communities. “We’re all safe and we ain’t going nowhere,” Jones declared during an interview on the Let It Be […]
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Texas Democrats Stand Strong: A Familiar Fight for Democracy
By LaKeshia N. Myers History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s brave stand in 2011 are experiencing a profound sense of déjà vu. Fifty Texas House Democrats have left the state to […]
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August Is Black Business Month: An Economic Imperative
By LaKeshia N. Myers August marks Black Business Month and never has this recognition been more crucial to our community’s survival and prosperity. As corporate America and government agencies systematically dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and as minority contracting face unprecedented challenges, Black-owned businesses stand as our economic lifeline—not just for Black communities, but […]
How are Wisconsin’s Local Governments Spending Millions in Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Three years into disbursements, strategies vary — and so does transparency. Some governments submitted required reports only after a reporter asked. Others have yet to spend anything. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin and its local governments are expected to receive […]
Inaugural Audaxity Bike Ride to Accelerate Cancer Research Set for August 17 at American Family Field
More than 800 participants and over 100 teams have committed the community-led fundraiser Milwaukee –The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center’s inaugural Audaxity bike ride is uniting researchers, cancer patients and survivors, doctors, families, and the entire community in a bold mission to end cancer. Set for Sunday, August 17, 2025, at American Family […]
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