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UW–Oshkosh Renames Multicultural Center to Honor Dr. Dorian Boyland

May 17, 2025

By Karen Stokes On Saturday, the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh officially renamed its Multicultural Education Center (MEC) in honor of Dr. Dorian Boyland, a 1976 graduate. Dr. Boyland University Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is one of the few buildings on college campuses in Wisconsin named in honor of African Americans. Some others include the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dorian Boyland, Karen Stokes, Multicultural Education Center, Oshkosh, Renaming

Target CEO Attempts Damage Control After Weeks of Silence and Mounting Backlash

May 10, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Target CEO Brian Cornell acknowledged in an email to employees this week that a months-long lapse in communication has created uncertainty. The retailer is grappling with falling foot traffic, public boycotts, and criticism over its retreat from diversity goals. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brian Cornell, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr, Stacy M. Brown, Target Stores

Lawmakers Fight to Save DOJ Office that Eases Racial Tensions

May 10, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Faced with a wave of Trump administration rollbacks targeting civil rights programs and public safety grants, House Democrats are demanding the Justice Department stop any attempt to dismantle the Community Relations Service—a small but historically vital office often referred to as “America’s Peacemaker.” Created under […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community Relations Service, Department of Justice, Stacy M. Brown

‘It’s been a living hell’: Wisconsin prison phone failures leave families disconnected

May 10, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections blames contractor ICSolutions for glitches during a free tablet rollout meant to improve communication. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR Wisconsin prisoners have struggled to connect with loved ones for weeks and even months as a state contractor fails to keep up with increasing demand for its call and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Addie Costello, Department of Corrections, Free Phone Calls for Incarcerated People, ICSolutions, Prison Phone Problems

Democratic Proposal Seeks to ban Hedge Funds From Buying Wisconsin Houses

May 10, 2025

It’s part of a package of bills to address housing affordability, but so far most Republicans aren’t on board By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch A Democratic bill seeks to bring down house prices in Wisconsin by blocking hedge funds from buying single-family homes in the state. “We know that there’s an access and affordability crisis […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hedge Funds, House Prices, Housing Affordability, Jack Kelly, Legislation, Sarah Keyeski

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

May 10, 2025

Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Budget

Milwaukee County Appears Ready to Find Replacement for SDC

May 4, 2025

By Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland 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 appears that Milwaukee County is ready to work with the state to find a new community action agency to replace the Social Development […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edgar Mendez, Jorge Franco, Meredith Melland, Social Development Commission

May Day and The Intersection of Civil Rights and Workers’ Rights

May 4, 2025

By April Ryan “There’s a real inflection point this May Day,” Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, said about the day unions worldwide attempt to recognize workers, their contributions, and the importance of fair employment practices and worker rights. As 80 nations, including the United States, witness union leaders rally for International […]

Popular Interests In This Article: April Ryan, Civil Rights, May Day, Workers Rights

Harris Slams Trump’s Agenda as ‘Decades in the Making’

May 4, 2025

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent In her first major speech since leaving the White House, Kamala Harris called on Americans to resist what she described as President Trump’s assault on truth, democracy, and the economy. Speaking at the annual Emerge gala — an organization focused on training Democratic women to run for […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Stacy M. Brown

Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers

April 26, 2025

By Karen Stokes A major step forward was made this week in supporting the health of new mothers and their infants with the approval of SB 23. The Wisconsin Senate voted on Tuesday to pass this bipartisan legislation, which extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum care. The measure received almost unanimous support, passing 32-1 with Sen. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Heart Association, Bipartisan Legislation, Karen Stokes, Legislation, Medicare, Postpartum Health Coverage

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