By Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland 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. It appears that Milwaukee County is ready to work with the state to find a new community action agency to replace the Social Development […]
May Day and The Intersection of Civil Rights and Workers’ Rights
By April Ryan “There’s a real inflection point this May Day,” Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, said about the day unions worldwide attempt to recognize workers, their contributions, and the importance of fair employment practices and worker rights. As 80 nations, including the United States, witness union leaders rally for International […]
Harris Slams Trump’s Agenda as ‘Decades in the Making’
By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent In her first major speech since leaving the White House, Kamala Harris called on Americans to resist what she described as President Trump’s assault on truth, democracy, and the economy. Speaking at the annual Emerge gala — an organization focused on training Democratic women to run for […]
Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers
By Karen Stokes A major step forward was made this week in supporting the health of new mothers and their infants with the approval of SB 23. The Wisconsin Senate voted on Tuesday to pass this bipartisan legislation, which extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum care. The measure received almost unanimous support, passing 32-1 with Sen. […]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Holds Press Conference to Tell Administration and DOGE to Keep Their Hands off Social Security
On April 22nd, Congresswoman Moore was joined by her constituents who depend on Social Security along Jessica Lapointe, President of AFGE SSA Council 220 to highlight the attacks on Social Security and its workers. Congresswoman Moore: Good morning, everybody. My name is Gwen Moore. I’m the congresswoman here for the 4th congressional district. And I’m […]
Milwaukee News Company Secures Partnership with Amazon
By Karen Stokes Carvd N Stone, an award-winning, Black and woman-owned positive news company, just secured a partnership with Amazon. After conversations that started at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, the two companies have officially teamed up to launch an exclusive Amazon Story Series that will roll out over the next few […]
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Musk and Trump Closing Congressionally Approved Minority Business Development Agency Wisconsin Office
MADISON, WI – This week, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides small business owners with technical assistance, assisting with access to capital and contracts, and supporting job creation and retention. The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following statement: “Following years of […]
Milwaukee County Transit System Hits the Runway Celebrating 414 Day
By Karen Stokes Monday, April 14, was 414 Day in Milwaukee. A celebration of everything that makes the city amazing! Adding to the excitement, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) turned heads with a high-energy fashion show, debuting their fresh and stylish new collection. DJ Shawna, the Milwaukee Bucks official DJ, hosted the event at the […]
Milwaukee’s Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Blends World-Class Talent and Community Impact
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee get ready the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival is back for its sixth year! The highly anticipated return will be packed with world-class smooth jazz talent, it’s no wonder this festival is ranked among the nation’s best. Set at the Pabst Theatre the 2025 festival will feature 12 concerts over a 3-day […]
Pitch Competition Awards – New Contestants Take the Stage to Compete for the Next Big Win!
Milwaukee, WI.– The energy was building, the crowd was ready, and the future of Black entrepreneurship in Milwaukee was shining brighter than ever! Tonight, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated two dynamic entrepreneurs who were present to receive a combined $10,500 in funding at the 2025 Pitch Finale. But that’s not all—the mic was hot and new contenders were stepping […]
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