By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Early childhood education is a priority for a lot of people. In Milwaukee, several organizations are working toward ensuring that early childhood education is accessible and equitable for all. Among these efforts include a focus on child care options. Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families announced that it […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Faces Test in Election
Milwaukee to hold Mayoral Primary on Tuesday By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has been in office just seven weeks, but will face six opponents in a primary election this Tuesday, Feb. 15. Johnson, who continues to serve as Common Council President and Alderman of the 2nd District on Milwaukee’s North Side, took […]
Remembering the 1972 National Black Political Convention: Unity without Conformity
By Lena C. Taylor & LaKeshia Myers Fifty years ago, in Gary, Indiana, nearly 10,000 Black people gathered to talk politics. They were Democrats, Republicans, Socialists, Independents, Pan-Africanists and Feminists. They represented every rung on the socioeconomic ladder, every educational attainment level, and every aspect of Black culture. This was the National Black Political Convention […]
Human Trafficking By Another Name
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor #SayHerName campaigns have become all too familiar. Breonna Taylor. Sandra Bland. Lauren Smith-Fields. Intended to raise awareness about Black women and girls that have been the victim of police brutality, the undertaking has also expanded to include missing Black females, those wrongfully arrested and incarcerated. While none of […]
COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Fully Waived by Private Insurers
By Matt Martinez 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. Consumers could be in for a surprise when they see their coronavirus-related medical bills. Some insurers are no longer covering the full cost […]
We Need to Put More Money Back in Working Peoples’ Pockets
By Alex Lasry This week, I announced my new plan to help put more money in working peoples’ pockets. The people of Wisconsin want to see real change and real results that will help impact their lives. That starts through the right mix of job training, investing in American manufacturing, buying American and strengthening our […]
Marcus Performing Arts Center Wants Everyone to Come and Enjoy the Show
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When someone hears the word violin, their first thought is probably classical music, but the music group Black Violin takes that idea and spins it on its head. The duo is made up of two classically trained musicians known as Kev Marcus and Wil B. Their style is a combination of classical […]
‘There Needs to be Accountability’ Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Says
By Milwaukee Courier Staff “There needs to be accountability for those who cause damage, harm, and death to members of our community.” With these words, Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflected the feelings of most city residents in the wake of a brutal wave of murders and other crime through the first month of the year. […]
Eliminating Lead Exposure Must Be a Priority Vice President Harris Says
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Several years ago, Deanna Branch’s future looked grim. Doctors had told her she may never walk again, that she’d have to be put on dialysis, that she needed a voice box removed and more. But that is not where Branch’s story ends. “I’m here,” Branch said. “I’m standing. I’m talking; I have […]
The Double Standards Make You Want to Double Over!
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor This week, I couldn’t stop shaking my head at the double standards that plague our politics, social norms and outright behavior in this country. In the state legislature, I listened to either ill-informed comments or intentional misrepresentations about Critical Race Theory (CRT). I couldn’t help but note that […]
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