By Joseph Spence Milwaukee’s dynamic poet, articulate writer, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scholar hosted Milwaukee’s 1st Annual HYPERPOEM Banquet on July 24th at TerriLynn’s Soul Food Restaurant, Milwaukee. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate poetry and service to America. It was well attended, and the attendees and their guests were cheerful. We had a blast. The food was […]
Vice President Harris’s Entry Into the Presidential Race Signals a Game Changer
By Karen Stokes The energy was palpable as approximately 3,000 supporters gathered for Vice President Kamala Harris’ inaugural rally of her presidential campaign, some traveling from as far as Iowa to witness this historic event at West Allis Central High School. “Kamala is the candidate that Americans have been waiting for,” said Milwaukee resident and […]
Vice President Kamala Harris’ Inaugural Rally of her Presidential Campaign Photo Gallery
Photos by Kim Robinson Photos by Kim Robinson
Cream City Foundation joins Greater Milwaukee Foundation family
Funder, advocate for LGBTQ+ priorities focused on impact, sustainable growth Milwaukee, Wis. – In a move to enhance future growth, sustainability and impact in the LGBTQ+ community it serves, Cream City Foundation has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as a supporting organization. In this specialized community foundation structure, Cream City Foundation will maintain an independent board and decision-making power […]
Biden Administration to Unveil New Actions Aimed at Lowering Housing Costs
By Karen Stokes President Biden revealed on Tuesday his initiatives aimed at lowering housing expenses, including measures to limit rent increases, building more homes, and revitalizing neighborhoods. First, Biden is focusing on corporate landlords, urging Congress to offer them a choice: Limit rent hikes on existing units to 5% or potentially forfeit current federal tax […]
Sen. Tammy Baldwin Hosts Roundtable to Collaborate with Milwaukee Youth
By Alexis Reyes On Monday, July 15th, Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable event in collaboration with the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and Senator Cory Booker. The roundtable, moderated by Chad Tessmer, the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, consisted of high school students involved in the variety of programs offered by the […]
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide
By Karen Stokes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced finalized rules for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities. The announcement comes weeks after the Biden administration also announced the first-ever federal heat protection standards for workers […]
June Inflation Data Cools, $1 Billion Recovered
By Karen Stokes The June data of 3.0 percent surpassed expectations on multiple fronts, with headline inflation experiencing a decline of 0.1% on a monthly basis—something not seen since the early days of the pandemic. On an annual basis, headline inflation slowed to a 3% pace, from 3.3% in May. The Consumer Price Index, a […]
Donald Trump’s ‘Black Jobs’ Remarks Have Done Him Damage
By Karen Stokes A new poll shows Black voters believe President Joe Biden performed better than Donald Trump during Thursday’s debate, suggesting Trump’s remarks about “Black jobs” may have caused him damage with Black voters, according to Newsweek. Assaulting Biden on his immigration policies Trump said, “The fact is that his big kill on the […]
Congressman James Clyburn meets with Milwaukee Civil Rights Activists
By Karen Stokes Congressman James Clyburn visited Milwaukee on Monday, where he met with local leaders and activists at the Milwaukee Civil Rights Community Meet and Greet, held at the African American Women’s Center, to talk about the importance of the 2024 election. In an approximately 30-minute speech, Clyburn displayed humor, wisdom,and experience, and reflected […]
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