By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Climate change isn’t a new idea, nor is the use of clean and renewable energy, but in recent years the topic has generated more momentum and has been on the forefront of people’s mind. Earlier this week, Mayor Tom Barrett, Ald. Scott Spiker (District 13) and other community leaders unveiled the city’s […]
The PhD Project is Changing the Face of Academia by Bringing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to University Campuses
How a special group of university administrators are inspiring a new generation of leaders In 2017, Oregon’s Linfield University hired its first-ever Black president in the school’s 162-year history. A second-generation Cuban scholar serves as associate vice president for the University of Tennessee System, which boasts several campuses across the state and a $1 billion […]
Milwaukee Extends Vaccine Appointments to 10 county ZIP Codes
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Since the start of the pandemic, low-income and minority neighborhoods have been hit the hardest by coronavirus, especially in Milwaukee. In an effort to mitigate the spread, residents who live in the ZIP codes ranked highest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Social Vulnerability Index will now be able to […]
Walgreens Expressions Challenge Provides Outlet for Teens Dealing with COVID-19 and Other Mental Stresses
Program encourages teens to use creative expression as a means for coping with challenging situations More than 10 years ago Walgreens launched its first Expressions Challenge program to encourage teens to use creative arts as an outlet to manage some of life’s stressful circumstances and to guide students to make better life choices. Offered only […]
Lola’s New Beginnings Hosts Month-Long Diaper Drive
By Hayley Crandall Lola’s New Beginnings, a prenatal and child care support service on Milwaukee’s South Side, is hosting a month-long diaper drive to assist local mothers in need. The “Sweet Cheeks Diaper Drive” kicked off last week with an event featuring various community businesses and supporters. “If we can provide diapers and save them […]
President Joe Biden Signs COVID-19 Relief Package
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz If all goes according to the federal government’s plan – and for now it looks like it is – Americans can expect to receive another COVID-19 stimulus check. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 11. The bill was passed by the […]
Alzheimer’s Association Publishes Special Report
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Health equity needs to apply to every aspect of health. From the start of someone’s life to the end, everyone deserves the right to be healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. Eliminating health disparities is especially critical when pertaining to diseases such as cancer or dementia. Earlier this week, the Alzheimer’s Association […]
Milwaukee Mom Writes Children’s Book to Lift Up the Voice of Her Autistic Daughter
By PrincessSafiya 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. Amelia Peace’s 5-year-old daughter, Robyn Guiden, is nonverbal and has autism paired with other rare medical conditions. In the past, Peace has found […]
Wisconsin to Issue Benefits to Children Missing Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
DHS is working in partnership with the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Children and Families, and schools across the state to implement the program for the 2020-2021 school year Families across Wisconsin will get help feeding their children who usually get free or reduced price meals at school but haven’t this year because […]
DHS Announces Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29
Anticipates general public being eligible in May The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that people age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 29. This eligibility group includes individuals with medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Based […]
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