The Wests connected with people and highlighted Milwaukee organizations that provide services to those struggling with homelessness.
Principals and Educators Across the Nation Participate in White House Safe Firearm Storage Town Hall
By Karen Stokes White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and U.S. Department of Education announced a new resource that schools can use to communicate with parents and families about the importance of safe and secure firearm storage. The Education Department is sending a letter to school principals across the country to highlight the importance […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Launches Nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” Tour in Waukesha County
By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Big Bend, Wisconsin in Waukesha County to discuss the importance of protecting abortion rights now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Vice President Harris was joined by Wisconsin’s Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and Lt. Gov. […]
Wisconsin bill Would Limit Local Control Over Animal Welfare
Proponents cite a need to ‘protect our farms.’ Opponents worry the legislation will reach further — eroding environmental and health safeguards. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Republican state lawmakers are proposing to restrict local authority to regulate Wisconsin farms […]
Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster
By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This initiative aims to reduce red tape, accelerate fund distribution, and enhance flexibility for disaster survivors. This action is in response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events […]
Milwaukee County Banned Section 8 Housing Voucher Discrimination, but Landlords Still Do It
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. County officials question whether they can enforce the provision. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents […]
Jobless Rate for Black Americans Declines to 5.2%
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 […]
Was Martin Luther King, Jr a Democrat or a Republican?
By Karen Stokes Political parties consistently seek endorsements from community leaders, and they often attempt to associate themselves with historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. As the nation commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday on Monday, January 15, there is always a new debate on what political party he backed. Determining the political party […]
After Decades of Little Progress, Milwaukee Begins New Approach to Improve Lives of Black Men and Boys
The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific […]
From Betrayal to Empowerment: The Imperative Shift Towards a Vigorous Black Press
Broken promises of mainstream media serve as a reminder that the Black Press is still the only news source that African Americans can trust.
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