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. Darrian “Dee-Dee” Davis, a Lincoln Creek resident, first talked to her son about police brutality when he was 3 years old and […]
Milwaukee County on Pace to Surpass Overdose Record Again in 2020
By Edgar Mendez – 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. The first drug overdose victim in May was just 21 years old. A mixed-race female, she died from a combination of fentanyl, […]
Sen. Baldwin and Lt. Gov. Barnes Talk Impact of COVID-19
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Darren Price and his wife own BP Smokehouse Barbeque, a restaurant located in Tomah, Wisconsin. They used their savings to create the restaurant and things were going considerably well, until the arrival of COVID-19. Through his Small Business Administration coach, Price heard about the loan programming available for restaurant owners. He applied […]
Wisconsin Residents Raise Awareness and Funds to Fight Alzheimer’s On The Longest Day
On June 20, the summer solstice and the day with the most light, Wisconsin residents will join advocates across the world to participate in The Longest Day® and to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to raise critical funds and awareness […]
Charter Invests $10 Miliion Dollars with National Urban League and National Action Network to Assist Black-Owned Small Businesses in Underserved Communities
Stamford, CT. – June 11, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities. This investment will help strengthen small businesses and provide a long-term economic […]
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Honors Senior Thesis Projects Virtually
By Hayley Crandall In the age of social distancing rules and disease prevention guidelines, many organizations have been exploring the digital space as a means of holding events. Colleges certainly have not been an exception to these adventures. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is holding its 2020 senior exhibition totally online this year […]
Wisconsin’s Next Election Could Be Done by Mail
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin’s last election in April was certainly historical, but not for the reasons people would want it to be. With the pandemic in full swing, Wisconsin struggled with how to handle the election. While eligible and registered voters were encouraged to request an absentee ballot, the high demand caused a delay and […]
Gov. Tony Evers Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It is no secret that the economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic. States across the nation are reopening and with them are the small businesses trying to stay afloat. Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a grant program as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s We’re All […]
Shape the Future of Your Community By Responding to the 2020 Census
By Karen Stokes The country is struggling through a pandemic, and moving forward, critical decisions will be made for the future of your community from data collected by the 2020 Census. You can do your part to shape the future. Complete your 2020 Census. “It’s a short census, it takes on average 10 minutes to […]
UW-Madison Launches New COVID-19 Resource App
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to COVID-19 or coronavirus, one could argue that there has been an onslaught of information. Every day brings more news and statistics, and coupled with the internet, information can quickly become widespread. To help cope with the increasing amount of information, UW-Madison launched an app, COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect, on […]
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