By Mrinal Gokhale The issue of gun control has been controversial in the United States for years, but especially lately when two mass shootings took place this month. On Sunday, August 11, presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed his experiences and solutions for gun violence at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. […]
Former Wisconsin Governor and Former Wisconsin Sportscaster Teamed Up to Bring Awareness to Alzheimer’s and Caregiver at Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at Miller Park
By Nyesha Stone As of 2019, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by 2050 those numbers are projected to reach almost 14 million. Currently, this is a disease that is unpreventable and incurable. Alzheimer’s not only affects the individual diagnosed with the disease, but their loved ones as […]
The 2019 Audubon Convention: “Audubon for Everyone” was Held in Milwaukee
By Nyesha Stone The National Audubon held the 2019 Audubon Convention: “Audubon for Everyone” was held in Milwaukee to bring together Audubon’s different chapters as well as national, state and center leaders from around the nation. The convention was held at Hilton Milwaukee City Center from July 26-29. The convention offered in-depth workshops and discussions, […]
Milwaukee County Parks has been Recognized as an Important Bird Area
By Nyesha Stone When Brian Russart, Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas Coordinator, first came to the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI) about designating Milwaukee County Parks as an Important Bird Area (IBA) he was denied. At the time, WBCI said it may be considered an IBA for educational purposes but not as a habitat for […]
#CLOSEmsdf Commemorates the Second Anniversary of the Campaign to Shut Down the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
By Karen Stokes A coalition of local, state and national organizations and community members were out in numbers on a hot, sunny afternoon last Saturday outside of the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) to observe the second anniversary of the campaign to close the facility. Activists chanted “Close MSDF, close it, close it” and held […]
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Held Intimate Discussion with Milwaukee Leaders and Community Members
By Nyesha Stone It was after hours at Coffee Makes You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave., but the place was packed, as if it was open. The smooth energetic vibe of the black-owned restaurant was still being felt as community leaders and residents waited for the arrival of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Milwaukee County Supervisor […]
Julia Means Appointed to the City of Milwaukee’s Board of Health
Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Julia Means, Registered Nurse, to the City of Milwaukee’s newly created Board of Health last month on June 27. The nine-member commission will advise the Health Department on policy and advocate for public health practices that improve health outcomes for all Milwaukeeans. The citizen oversight board was created by legislation adopted […]
Lap of Love Provides At-Home Hospice Care for Pets Here in the City
By Nyesha Stone Over the years, pets have become considered members of the family, instead of an animal a family owns. The loss of a pet can create the same emotions as losing an actual family member, which is why Lap of Love was created. Lap of Love is a growing network of veterinarians who […]
Gov. Tony Evers Announces Drinking Water Protections for Emerging Health Contaminants
By Nyesha Stone Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers named 2019 the “Year of Clean Drinking Water.” To do this, he said that $40 million would be used to replace lead pipes, $25 million to clean-up five areas in the Milwaukee River, and additional funding would be used to keep our water clean. Evers is […]
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Wisconsin Roads are Paved with Republican Bologna
By LaKeshia Myers Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is credited with originating the idiom, “the road to hell is paved with good intention”. When looking (and feeling) the condition of Wisconsin’s roads and overall transportation infrastructure, I second Saint Bernard’s emotion because we are truly headed in the wrong direction. In Governor Evers’ proposed budget he […]
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