By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The Democratic National Convention came to town earlier this week and although it didn’t come in the conventional way, the Democratic National Convention Committee found a way to make it happen. On the third day of the convention, Sen. Kamala Harris stepped up to the microphone and accepted the Democratic party nomination […]
The 19th Amendment Celebrates 100 Years
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Tuesday, Aug. 18 marked 100 years since American women were given the right to vote. The 19th Amendment became a part of the Constitution in 1920, 50 years after the 15th Amendment passed. For white women, the amendment guaranteed their right but for many Black women the fight wasn’t yet over. According […]
WGIRLS Milwaukee Holding Virtual Social Justice Book Club
By Hayley Crandall The Milwaukee chapter of WGIRLS have started a book club — but it’s not your run-of-the-mill neighborhood club. It has a specific focus on social justice. WGIRLS Milwaukee, an organization focused on empowering women and children from underserved communities, are hosting the Social Justice Book Club every month which is intended to […]
Joe Biden 2020 for President Campaign Commits Major Ad Dollars to Black-Owned Media
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden is ramping up his campaign with a record-setting $280 million advertising buy. During a telephone call on Wednesday, Aug. 5, with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Biden campaign officials said they will spend $280 million for television ads, […]
‘I Refuse to Lose’: How this Lifelong Musician Remains Resilient Through the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
By Princess Safiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Victor Campbell has been providing joy to others through music for years. But after COVID-19 took away his source of income, the […]
Wisconsin Officials and Others Discuss Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’d be easy to forget given everything else that has happened this year, but 2020 is a major election year. This November, citizens across the nation will be casting their ballot in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden or current President Donald Trump. Last week, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, […]
UW Credit Union Awards $30,000 to Ten Student Members Through it’s Community Values Scholarship
UW Credit Union awarded 10 scholarships of $3,000 in July to student members that share the Credit Union’s commitment to improving its communities. 2020 marks the first year that at least one student from each of UW Credit Union’s eight campus branch locations was recognized, bringing the total investment to $30,000. This is a 100% […]
MPD Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted to Captain
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alfonso Morales is no longer the chief of the police for the Milwaukee Police Department effective immediately. The decision was announced by the Fire and Police Commission on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 6. The commission demoted Morales to captain. The vote which cemented his fate was unanimous as was the vote […]
Hidden in Plain Sight? Black Female Activists Feel Left Out of BLM Movement
By Princess Safiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. After spending time in Minneapolis watching protests unfold after the death of George Floyd, Annia Leonard returned to Milwaukee prepared to join […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to Give $30 Million Over the Next Five Years
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to helping Milwaukee recover from this economic crisis and invest in the community, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is among the organizations leading the way. Last month, the foundation announced its plan to dedicate $30 million to positive impact investments for the next five years. The $30 million is built […]
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