By April Ryan The autopsy for Trey Reed is underway. The 21-year-old student at Delta State University was found dead hanging from a tree on the campus. There are questions about whether it was foul play or suicide. The state’s report will be completed in 24 hours. However, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump confirms the […]
WNOV 860 AM /106.5 FM Co-Sponsors Milwaukee Film Festival Honoring Director Michael Schultz
WNOV 860 AM/106.5 FM recently co-sponsored the Milwaukee Film Festival, which celebrated the groundbreaking career of legendary director and Milwaukee native, Michael Schultz. In a historic tribute, Schultz was presented with an award that will now bear his name: the Michael Schultz Award, to be presented annually to a distinguished Black filmmaker. Schultz, 86, was […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
MILWAUKEE – On September 15, during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every resident’s well-being. National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September as a […]
Wisconsin Colleges Vow to Keep Supporting Hispanic Students Despite Federal Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it’s ending grant programs that help fund minority-serving colleges, including more than 600 Hispanic-serving institutions. Wisconsin colleges say they’ll keep up the work with or without the additional money. By Natalie Yahr Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Shares Update on Federal Funding Assistance
MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have been some misconceptions about the application process and eligibility for FEMA Individual Assistance. First, the […]
Ditching Cars for Rail, Wisconsin Amtrak Passengers Find Accessibility
“I’ll take this any day,” says one traveler who found solace on the train from Milwaukee to Chicago — a key route for the state’s Amtrak expansion. By Joe Timmerman Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Kicks off Campaign for Governor
By Karen Stokes David Crowley officially launched his campaign for the State of Wisconsin’s highest office on Wednesday. Crowley kicked off his campaign at the Broken Bat Brewing Company in Milwaukee, rallying a lively crowd of enthusiastic supporters. “I am David Crowley, I am a father, I am a husband, I am the county executive, […]
The Murder of Charlie Kirk, January 6 and Assassinations in Minnesota: America Again Confronts Violence
By Lauren Burke As news of the violent shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University soon became an announcement of his death, news of another mass shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado also pushed into the news feeds. Members of the U.S. House took note of both developments. Members of Congress […]
Office of African American Affairs Celebrate New Offices in the Roosevelt Grove Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes On an unusually brisk morning of September 5, the Office of African American Affairs welcomed the community to an open house at its new location, 4830 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The cloudy and chilly morning didn’t dampen spirits at the community event hosted by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Guests toured the […]
America Dragged Back to Jim Crow as Trump’s Project 2025 Reshapes the Nation
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent America is no longer drifting toward authoritarianism. It is living it. Project 2025 has been instituted, and the results are clear. Donald Trump has put forth racist policies that strip away protections, empower white supremacists, and turn Washington, D.C., into a militarized zone. His followers […]
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