Milwaukee, WI– BikerFest Mke, a pioneering force in motorcycle culture and industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of “Sliders”, a transformative Flat Track Racing Program for underrepresented youth in Milwaukee. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible through strategic partnerships with industry luminaries, including Jeremy Prach from Flatout Friday, Scott Johnson from Mama Tried Motorcycle […]
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers, Biosafety Advocates Join Forces on Pathogen Bill
‘Gain-of-function research’ has drawn scrutiny from those who spurned pandemic precautions, but biosafety experts say more transparency and caution are warranted. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Legislation banning a certain type of research on dangerous pathogens is bringing together […]
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights A Record of Championing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
In his Executive Order reestablishing the White House Initiative (Initiative) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), President Joe Biden charged the Initiative to, “develop new and expand pre-existing national networks of individuals, organizations, and communities to share and implement administrative and programmatic best practices related to advancing educational equity, excellence, and opportunity at HBCUs.” […]
House Republicans Target Title I Education Grants in Controversial Spending Cuts
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia House Republicans are set to decide the fate of Title I education grants, a federal program providing critical support for low-income students nationwide. The proposed cuts, amounting to nearly 80 percent, have raised concerns about the future of educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. The vote, […]
Federal Judge Upholds Fearless Fund’s Grant Program for Black Women Entrepreneurs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Senior U.S. Judge Thomas Thrash has ruled that the Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, can continue its grant program exclusively tailored for Black women entrepreneurs. The judge said the lawsuit challenging the practice, which argued it unlawfully excluded individuals of other […]
NNS Spotlight: How Serenity Inns is Expanding to Serve men Struggling With Addiction
This week, leaders of the facility broke ground on an additional 16-bed facility across the street from Serenity Inns’ current location.
Wisconsin 5th Senate District Residents Rally Against Protesiwcz Impeachment
By Karen Stokes Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Agard and Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood participated in a Defend Justice Town Hall meeting in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, engaging with voters from Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District to address Robin Vos’ unconstitutional threat of impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The standing room only event, held at Ally’s Powerhouse […]
Tale of Two Underground Railroad Communities
By Christopher J. Miller Sr. Director of Education & Community Engagement, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center September is International Underground Railroad Month. This proclamation began in the State of Maryland in 2019, and now more than 11 States officially celebrate one of the most significant eras in U.S. history. With the signing of Ohio HB […]
Wisconsin Legislature Passes SB 110 to Extend Postpartum Health Coverage for New Mothers and Infants
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature has taken a positive step forward to safeguard the well-being of new mothers and their infants. The passage of SB 110, will extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months for postpartum mothers. The bill passed the Senate with a 32-1 vote Monday afternoon. The bill now […]
Wisconsin’s Black infants have some of the country’s highest mortality rates. These solutions could help.
Addressing societal factors — including stress caused by poverty and racism and lack of access to health care — could improve pregnancy outcomes, research shows. by Jane Houseal Wisconsin Watch and Drake White-Bergey Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. This story is part […]
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