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More African American Blood Donors Needed to Help Those With Sickle Cell Disease

March 9, 2024

By Karen Stokes According to the Versiti Blood Center webpage, Sickle Cell is an inherited condition that affects 1 out of every 400 African American births. It is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin (blood protein) that creates red blood cells that have an abnormal “sickle” shape instead of a normal disc shape. Sickle […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr. Prithu Sundd, Karen Stokes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease

The State of the Economy for Black Americans

March 2, 2024

By Karen Stokes Since before the pandemic, Black Americans have seen an improvement in a host of financial indicators including the unemployment rate, evictions, wages, and wealth. The Black-white wealth gap has narrowed, and rates of business ownership have increased. “When the Administration started, during a global pandemic that had a disproportionate impact on the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Economic Equity, Economy, Karen Stokes, State of the Economy

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Biden Delivers for Wisconsin Manufacturing Workers, And He’s Just Getting Started

February 26, 2024

By Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Over the years, Milwaukee has been known by many nicknames, including Brew City, Cream City, or simply the 414. But one hundred years ago, the Milwaukee area was referred to as the “Machine Shop of the World.” Our region earned that label thanks to the workers and manufacturers who […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Joe Biden, Manufacturing Jobs

The 2024 Black History Month Theme Focuses on African Americans and the Arts

February 24, 2024

By Karen Stokes Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a different theme for Black History Month. This year, the theme is “African Americans and the Arts.” “African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment,” the ASALH says […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History Month, Karen Stokes

American Rescue Plan Act is Expanding Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Throughout Milwaukee County

February 17, 2024

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County is receiving $6 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to expand affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the county. The county is building 120 new single-family homes in the City of Milwaukee’s King Park neighborhood that will support first-time homebuyers and provide equitable access to affordable-rate housing options for […]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, David Crowley, Home Ownership, Housing Affordability, Karen Stokes

Biden-Harris Administration is Working to Ensure the Promise of America for Black Americans

February 10, 2024

By Karen Stokes Over the past three years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have leveraged the full force of the Federal Government to advance racial justice and equity and ensure the promise of America for all communities, including Black Americans, across the country. With the support of these efforts, Black Americans are starting new […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Biden-Harris Administration, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Karen Stokes

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

This Black History Month, Let’s Celebrate The History We’ve Made Under President Joe Biden

February 4, 2024

By U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore Black History Month is a celebratory time in our country. It provides an opportunity to not only reflect on the struggle and sacrifices made by leaders in past generations, but also an opportunity to highlight the ways we are making history today. We made history right here in Wisconsin when […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gwen Moore, Joe Biden, Political Endorsements

Women’s Health Threatened as Abortion Access Faces Unprecedented Restrictions

January 27, 2024

By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it continues to be at the center of significant controversy. For those who believe in the protection of their reproduction rights, it is a time of mixed emotions. According to Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, Jennifer […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Jennifer Klein, Karen Stokes, Reproductive Rights

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

The 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 20, 2024

By Urban Media News On January 22nd, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, protecting a woman’s right to choose. Roe stood until Supreme Court Justices appointed by Donald Trump struck it down. Today, one in three women live in a state with an active abortion ban with little […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Donald Trump, Roe v. Wade, Urban Media

Jobless Rate for Black Americans Declines to 5.2%

January 13, 2024

By Karen Stokes Jobless rate for Black Americans in December 2023 is 5.2%, down from 5.8% in November. “In fact the annualized rate is 5 1/2%,” said Kirabo Jackson, Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. “The lowest it’s ever been since this data has been recorded. But that’s not a reason to spike the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Biden Administration, Black Jobless Rate, Black Unemployment, Karen Stokes, Kirabo Jackson

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