Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor This world has not been easy for women. While we are responsible for bringing forth life, we have to fight constantly for the right to live our own. As we teach our children to speak up for themselves, we simultaneously battle for our own voice to be heard. […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s $700 Million Campaign Presents Opportunity to Invest in Your Community
By Karen Stokes The public phase of the $700 million philanthropic campaign is underway for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation whose focus is building a Milwaukee for all. The foundation’s Greater Together Campaign, a comprehensive campaign spanning 2017-2023, is inviting everyone to play a role in reaching their goals for the community. “The Greater Milwaukee Foundation […]
An Ode to ‘Soul Sisters’: African American Religious Women & Their Impact on the Church
By LaKeshia N. Myers In the Christian tradition, Lent is a solemn religious observance commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, during which he endured temptation. It is a time of reflection and often coincides with one’s abstinence from the things that give us pleasure or which we overindulge. As part of […]
The Vision Continues: America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It was 2008 and Virgil Cameron, Reggie Jackson and two volunteers were packing up artifacts that had once been displayed in America’s Black Holocaust Museum. After being open for nearly 14 years, the museum was closing. “That was a traumatic day,” Cameron said. “We were talking and wondering how we were going […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes on Redistricting Maps
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, making a map that is fair and pleases everyone is hard to do. It’s a problem that plagues cities and states alike and the road to an approved map is often long, but Wisconsin is in luck. On Thursday, March 3, the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved the […]
New Polling Shows Lasry Gaining on Barnes in Democratic U.S. Senate Primary
By Milwaukee Courier Staff This week, new polling gave the public the latest look into how the Wisconsin Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate is shaping up. The polling showed that Milwaukee Bucks Executive Alex Lasry has made significant gains against frontrunner Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. On Tuesday, Lasry’s campaign released a poll showing him down […]
We Just Want To Live
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Whether Abroad or At Home, Being Black Is A Problem Shortly after the murder of George Floyd, another video emerged that sent chills through the spines of Black folks. The viral depiction of a young Black boy, Keedron Bryant, belting out the song’s title lyrics “I Just Want […]
Free Calls to Those Who Are Incarcerated Hits A Snag in Milwaukee County
‘It Has Been Set back Years Now’ By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. This story has been updated to correct an error. The plan involves free calls for those […]
Photographer Helps Students Celebrate Black History Month by Bringing History to Life
By Karen Stokes Black History Month promotes the studying of African American history and to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans to our society. Terrance Sims, a local Milwaukee photographer and former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher had the idea to bring history to life by having students research historic and famous African American figures like […]
Department of Education Offers Teacher Quality Partnership Program
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this year, Miguel Cardona, the U.S. Secretary of Education, laid out his vision to improve education across the country. His four main points focused on supporting students, addressing opportunity and achievement gaps, making higher education more accessible and ensuring that higher education leads to a successful career. While his speech detailed […]
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