By Karen Stokes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz celebrated Labor Day with the working people of Milwaukee at Laborfest 2024 held at Maier Festival Park on Monday. The annual event is to acknowledge the history and culture of the labor movement. As a former union member, the Vice Presidential candidate pledged on Monday that he and […]
Harris-Walz Campaign Releases Latest Ad on Project 2025 and its Impact on Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Today, Team Harris-Walz released its second ad in the Project 2025 media campaign, emphasizing the dangers associated with Trump’s extreme agenda. Supported by $370 million in paid media allocated by Team Harris-Walz from Labor Day to Election Day, battleground state voters will be reminded every day of the severe threat that Trump’s […]
September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month
By Karen Stokes September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month, and the American Heart Association, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives, is offering ways on both preventing atrial fibrillation and managing it if diagnosed. Commonly known as “AFib,” atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure […]
Milwaukee County Credible Messengers Program Delivers Results in Supporting Youth and Enhancing Public Safety
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are highlighting the continued success of the Credible Messengers Program through the recently-released 2023 Impact Report. Since its inception in 2020, this innovative multi-disciplinary approach has made significant strides in improving public safety and supporting Milwaukee County youth involved in the […]
White House Observes International Overdose Awareness Day
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the White House observed International Overdose Awareness Day and hosted families who have lost a loved one to overdose and advocates from across the country. Overdose Awareness Day is an annual event that takes place on August 31st. This day serves as a global event to raise awareness about overdose […]
Wisconsin Democrats See Path to Assembly Majority in Kamalamentum
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Buoyed by new districts and a wave of enthusiasm generated by Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise over the past four weeks, Wisconsin Democrats at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week were confident they could channel national energy into winning a slew of state legislative races. For the first […]
Harris and Walz Hold Rally in Milwaukee on Second Night of the DNC
By Karen Stokes More than 18,000 enthusiastic voters packed the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. While Wisconsinites understand that success in this election runs through their state, voters from Michigan, Illinois, and even California were present in Milwaukee, excited to experience the Kamala energy on Tuesday night. It has been nearly two weeks since Vice President […]
Women’s Organization Writes an Open Letter to Kamala
By Karen Stokes Vote Run Lead Action is an organization that trains women to run for office and win by “running as they are.” The White House project served as a precursor to Vote Run Lead Action. The organization is fully run by women, the board is all women, women, or gender extensive, and is […]
President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
By Karen Stokes During the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, which occurred August 14-16, 1908, President Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois. The new national monument will tell the story of a horrific attack by a white mob on a Black community that […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Congresswoman (D-VA) Jennifer McClellan Host Roundtable Event on Kamala Harris’s Efforts to Lower Medical Costs
By Alexis Reyes On Saturday, August 17th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and Congresswoman (D-VA) Jennifer McClellan hosted a roundtable for local community members to share their experiences regarding medical coverage and the impact that presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris will have on the future of medical costs. The roundtable also addressed the concerning […]