Say Something Real Balancing the Impact of Trump’s DEI Policies on Black Colleges Campuses By Michelle Bryant Recently, I had the privilege of chaperoning a group of Milwaukee County high school students on an educational tour of 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This trip was not only […]
I’m Humbly Asking For Your Vote
By Judge Susan Crawford On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will go to the polls to decide our next Supreme Court Justice. The stakes of this race are high and it will affect our fundamental rights and freedoms: whether women can make their own health care decisions, whether all eligible voters can cast their ballots, whether our […]
Breaking Barriers: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women in Government Service
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we reflect on our nation’s progress during Women’s History Month, we must acknowledge the profound contributions of African American women to government service—contributions that have too often been relegated to footnotes in our history books. From the battlefields of World War II to the highest echelons of federal power, Black […]
Faith and Community Leaders Stand United: “Wisconsin Is Not for Sale”
By Karen Stokes On Monday, March 10, Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, a non-partisan voter education group, hosted a ‘Get Out the Vote’ community brunch to discuss key issues on the ballot and energize voters. Hundreds gathered at the Shriners Tripoli Temple, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., to enjoy breakfast and learn about volunteering opportunities and […]
Dear Legislative Republicans, We’ve Already Paid for Education…Cut the Check
By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin’s K-12 schools continue to face significant financial challenges as state funding fails to keep pace with rising educational costs. In 2024, a record 241school districts across our state turned to local taxpayers through referenda to fund basic operational expenses—a troubling trend that highlights the critical funding gap created by the […]
Congressman Derrick Van Orden Votes to Move Forward Bill That Raises Prices and Kills Jobs in Wisconsin
The House budget bill puts clean energy on the chopping block, a road to higher energy prices, and a loss of 2,512 good-paying jobs in Wisconsin Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, House members voted on a budget bill that puts America’s clean energy investments on the chopping block only to fund more tax cuts for […]
USDA Cuts Deal Another Blow to Historically Black Colleges
By LaKeshia N. Myers In what can only be described as a devastating blow to African American students pursuing agricultural sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended its 1890 National Scholars Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This decision not only impacts current scholars but threatens to derail the educational aspirations of countless […]
Why Wisconsin Needs the WIN Bill
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This year’s theme of Black History Month is African Americans and Labor. Whether it was captive Africans who did agricultural labor, those who organized labor movements, or focused on self-help opportunities through entrepreneurship, African Americans have always used labor […]
Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Administration After Funding Blocked for Wisconsin Head Start
Half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs were locked out from necessary federal funds to keep doors open, pay staff, care for kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 6, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on why half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool education to […]
Milwaukee is Losing a Generation of Black Men to Drug Crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl creeps into cocaine supplies, catching a generation unaware. By Edgar Mendez and Devin Blake Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service In many ways, Hamid Abd-Al-Jabbar’s life story involved redemption. A victim of abuse who was exposed to alcohol and drugs while growing up […]
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