By Karen Stokes On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. … Read Full Article
General Baptist State Convention of WI and Horicon Bank to Host Dr. King Community Breakfast
WAUWATOSA, WI – January 7, 2026 – The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin (GBSC) and Horicon Bank will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast on Monday, January 19, bringing together clergy, community leaders, … Read Full Article
We Must Finish the Work Dr. King Died Doing
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. honestly is to remember that he was organizing to make the dream real—and to decide whether we are willing to carry that dangerous, unfinished work forward. By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther … Read Full Article
From Civil Rights to ICE Raids, Trump’s Unchecked Power Puts Every Community at Risk
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s presidency has long carried a familiar weight for Black America. What feels different now is that the force once aimed primarily at Black and brown communities is no … Read Full Article
Refugee Resettlement Agencies try to Keep Doors Open as White House Shuts out new Arrivals
Wisconsin agencies are navigating funding losses and layoffs after the Trump administration halted most refugee admissions. Some are resettling South Africans under a controversial Trump program, out of principle and to preserve a system they say … Read Full Article
Coalition Calls for Halt to Wage Garnishment on Defaulted Student Loans
Default Rate Five Times Higher Than Whites Adds to Black Grads’ Economic Distress By Charlene Crowell On behalf of the nearly 9 million people who are now in default on their student loans, a coalition of advocates from consumer, civil rights, … Read Full Article
Baldwin Demands Accountability from Trump Administration After Chaotic Opioid and Mental Health Funding Cuts and Reversal
WATCH: Senator Baldwin’s press conference with Wisconsinites who received grant termination letters WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human … Read Full Article
MCTS Announces New Initiatives to Increase Safety for Bus Riders and Operators
Milwaukee (January 16, 2026) – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced details about two new pilot programs to improve safety for bus riders and operators. The 2026 Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Transit Security Pilot Program … Read Full Article
The 6-7 Fad and Economics
BlackEconomics.org® Purpose: To remind Black Americans (Afrodescendants) of media platforms’ power, including their power to generate a sizeable economic impact facilitated by something as seemingly meaningless—even “silly”—as the “6-7 … Read Full Article
Envisioning an Exit Before Entering
BlackEconomics.org® Purpose: To provide a cautionary note concerning home purchases so that Black Americans (Afrodescendants) do not experience a perfect revisiting of the 2008-9 Global Economic and Financial Crisis amid the current “greater fools … Read Full Article
Bucks Must be Aggressive in The Trade Market
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Bucks have been non-competitive as of late. A pivotal moment in the Bucks’ disappointing season came recently, when hometown fans booed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the … Read Full Article
2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore
Celebrating an idea, honoring his legacy and working toward a more just and equitable society www.gwenmooreforcongress.com … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Area Technical College Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Dr Martin Luther King Jr. … Read Full Article
Your Bus Route Could Be Changing
See how your route is affected at ridemcts/servicechanges … Read Full Article
MPS Citywide Kindergarten Enrollment Fairs on January 31 and February 21
Do you have a child turning 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2026? Attend our Kindergarten Enrollment Fair! mpsmke.com/enrolltoday … Read Full Article
The Milwaukee Common Council Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Area Bars and Taverns Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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WNOV 860AM 106.5FM The Voice https://youtube.com/@wnovthevoice https://facebook.com/860wnov … Read Full Article