By Karen Stokes David Crowley officially launched his campaign for the State of Wisconsin’s highest office on Wednesday. Crowley kicked off his campaign at the Broken Bat Brewing Company in Milwaukee, rallying a lively crowd of enthusiastic supporters. “I am David Crowley, I am a father, I am a husband, I am the county executive, […]
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Why Black People Should be Concerned About the Jeffrey Epstein Case
By April Ryan The voices of victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case to “end secrecy” are loud outside of Capitol Hill. They’re telling their stories and demanding action from Congress. As the victims are speaking out, Democratic sponsored legislation is moving in the House that would release materials in the Epstein case in 30 days. […]
$1.5 Million for Driver Education Grant Released Today
Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program. Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program which pays for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.. “We are excited to announce that […]
Wisconsin to compensate workers with disabilities for wrongfully denied unemployment claims
Thousands of workers could see relief after a judge struck down the state’s ban on unemployment insurance for Social Security Disability recipients. By Janelle Mella Wisconsin Watch A federal judge has ordered Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development to compensate disabled workers who were denied unemployment benefits under a state law struck down as discriminatory. U.S. […]
Baldwin, Moore, Steil Call for Trump Administration to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flood Damage in Southeastern Wisconsin
Lawmakers support Wisconsin’s request for assistance with federal damage assessment WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 14, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal […]
Pick ‘n Save Offers Parting Insult in the Form of Clearance Sales of Tobacco Products
By Taffie Foster-Toney Co-Chair, WTPPN Health Equity and Social Justice Subcommittee It’s bad enough that Pick ‘n Save is in the final stages of closing its fifth store in Milwaukee this summer, leaving many neighborhood residents scrambling to find somewhere else to shop. Many now have to travel miles, often without owning or having access […]
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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 […]
Milwaukee County Celebrates New Affordable Housing Development
By Karen Stokes City leaders, community members, and stakeholders gathered on Thursday, July 24, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the newest affordable housing development for aging residents and seniors with disabilities. Developed by Jewish Family Services, Inc., The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing—located at 4110 W. Woodale Ave. in […]
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Sex, Scandal, and the Politics of Obsession
Say Something Real The Case of Epstein, Trump, and American Double Standards By Michelle Bryant Sexual scandals have long been a part of American politics, shaping public perception and influencing the fate of powerful figures. In recent years, the juncture of sex, power, and politics has reached new heights, as exemplified by the ongoing public […]
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Kweku’s Korner By Ra Kweku Akyirefi Melchizedek Amoasi We know the President is a puppet ruled by invisible and shadow hands that move the strings behind the eyes of the trusting public. Is that to say those in power do not yield a certain level of power that must be respected? Absolutely not! However, this […]
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