Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making that dream a reality, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact minority-owned businesses. Our team at JPMorgan Chase, for […]
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Supply Disruptions are Hitting Home-Based Medical Care
By Thomas Ryan The days of scrambling to secure toilet paper are over. But the pandemic is continuing to wreak havoc on supply chains. Pet food is in short supply. Restaurants are warning customers that their favorite meals may not be on the menu. Then there’s the shortage of semiconductor chips, which has raised the […]
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Veteran’s Day Is A Perfect Time To Make Black Soldiers Whole
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor How many of you are familiar with the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944? What if I say the “G.I. Bill?” Well, they are one in the same. This historic and life changing legislation was a “game changer” for some and another “closed door” for others. It was often […]
The Green Book Sparks Inspiration for New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
By Karen Stokes A new commissioned wall mural titled “On Site: Derrick Adams, Our Time Together” was unveiled on Oct. 29, 2021 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The mural was made specifically for the Museum’s east end overlooking Lake Michigan. The mural is a 93-ft wide, 15 ft tall work that reframes historical Black narratives […]
41 years and counting: Project Return Continues Mission to Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
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. It was 1980, and the social ministry committee at Cross Lutheran Church was looking for ways to better serve the community. “We discovered […]
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The Build Back Better Framework Aims to Improve People’s Lives Says Deputy Secretary Don Graves
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For over a year, Americans have heard about President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, which aims to strengthen the economy by uplifting working individuals and families through job creations and tax cuts. Last week, Biden announced the framework for the Build Back Better plan. The framework, which is available on the […]
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The Past Informs Our Future Fights
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor African Americans are embarking on a redistricting fight for fair representation, that is proportionate to our population in Wisconsin. In keeping a watchful eye on the local and state process, we understand that a nudge of a district line could change the ability of African Americans to get […]
Bridging the Racial Divide: Overcoming the Challenges of an Interracial Marriage
When Joan Hurt told her parents about her plans to marry Henry, they cut her out of their lives. “[To say] they were horrified was an understatement,” Joan said. “They sold their house, moved to a different city, and I wasn’t able to speak to them for about five years.” The neighborhood where Joan grew […]
County Leaders Across Nation Urge Congress to Pass Build Back Better Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2019, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his vision to make Milwaukee County the healthiest county in Wisconsin. This vision includes addressing Milwaukee’s disparities in health care, food security and more. But to achieve this goal, funding is required, and it could come in the form of federal support. County leaders […]
Protecting Yourself From Fraud
FINANCIAL LITERACY These steps can help protect your money and your information. How a simple email or text message could open you up to fraud. The pandemic has accelerated identity theft – and the impact on regular people is significant. In fact, Americans have lost more than $382 million to scams related to stimulus checks […]
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