By Taffie Foster-Toney Co-Chair, WTPPN Health Equity and Social Justice Subcommittee It’s bad enough that Pick ‘n Save is in the final stages of closing its fifth store in Milwaukee this summer, … Read Full Article
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to … Read Full Article
The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the “responsible” child who is appointed power of … Read Full Article
Ann Walsh Bradley and the Cause of Openness
By Christa Westerberg This month, for the first time in 30 years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is without Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. It is also without one of its most consistent advocates for transparency in government. Bradley served three … Read Full Article
BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the Project 2025 playbook — the authoritarian blueprint he … Read Full Article
Program Provides Free Roofs to Eligible Homeowners in Milwaukee
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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. Robert Tuttle received a free … Read Full Article
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Calls Out Corporate Abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save Closures Devastate Milwaukee Communities
By Senator Dora Drake Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in response to the wave of grocery store and pharmacy … Read Full Article
Trump Administration Ends Lifeline Program that Cuts Energy Bills for Low-Income Families
Washington, D.C. — In yet another blow to working families, the Trump Administration is attempting to terminate the EPA’s Solar for All grants—gutting a Congressionally appropriated $7 billion initiative that was projected to lower energy … Read Full Article
3 Benefits of Sealing Your Basement Floor
Beyond improving its appearance, there are several important benefits of sealing your basement floor. Here's why you should make it a priority. Your basement deserves more than being just a storage space or the "forgotten" part of your home. … Read Full Article
Promoting Mental Health in the Black Community – Mary Ellen Strong Foundation
Providing Resources, Supporting Students, Healing the Healers - Donate Today! … Read Full Article
MATC Requesting BIDs for OCC Athletics Locker Rooms
CONSTRUCTION BIDDING OPPORTUNITY Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking bids for the following: BID REFERENCE NO. 2025-013 DUE: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 09, 2025, followed by the public bid opening OCC Athletics Locker Rooms PROJECT … Read Full Article
MPS Invites Interested Parties to Learn More About Their 2025 Job Order Contracting Program
Project scope, proposal requirements and guidelines my be obtained online at https://mps.aegraphics.com … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee County Celebrates New Affordable Housing Development
By Karen Stokes City leaders, community members, and stakeholders gathered on Thursday, July 24, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the newest affordable housing development for aging residents and seniors with … Read Full Article
Got a Student at Home? Summer EBT Money Could Help Cover Your Child’s Food Costs This Summer
By Alex Klaus 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. Thousands of Milwaukee students are eligible … Read Full Article
August Is Black Business Month: An Economic Imperative
By LaKeshia N. Myers August marks Black Business Month and never has this recognition been more crucial to our community’s survival and prosperity. As corporate America and government agencies systematically dismantle diversity, equity, and … Read Full Article
The Real Cost of Cutting HUD’s Budget and Limiting Section 8 Vouchers
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advances proposals to slash the agency’s budget, the future of America’s most vulnerable communities hangs in the balance. Central to this proposal … Read Full Article