By Karen Stokes According to a new study presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, the socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may … Read Full Article
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Record-High Number of School Referendums Held This Year, but Approval Rates are Declining
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The Biden-Harris Administration Makes History With Over 20 Million New Business Applications
By Karen Stokes Since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, American entrepreneurs have filed over 20 million new business applications, the most in any single Presidential term in history. Under the Biden-Harris … Read Full Article
Be Grateful: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers One of my favorite gospel songs is called “Be Grateful” by Walter Hawkins. Throughout my life, I have felt the lyrics of this song are the truest representation of one’s journey when they choose to follow Jesus. While … Read Full Article
Imposter Syndrome
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi An imposter is someone who pretends to be something that they are not. The greatest imposters are actors. They play a role so well; that we are convinced they are the person they play. Another type … Read Full Article
Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Meals in Milwaukee
By Meredith Melland and 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. A number of … Read Full Article
Ascension St. Joseph Women’s Outpatient Center Wins Global Vision Award for Advancing Maternal Care
By Ascension Wisconsin The Women’s Outpatient Center (WOC) at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus received the 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award from the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) which honors members who … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Program Uses the Arts to Empower City’s Youths
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. Valerie Benton started Janus … Read Full Article
HYFIN Announces 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, Strengthening Milwaukee’s Black Business Community
MILWAUKEE, WI — HYFIN, Milwaukee's premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Sat., Nov. 30.. The event will … Read Full Article
Should Federal Government Spending Be Reduced?
BlackEconomics.org® The most dramatic development since the November 5, 2024 election for some economists was an announcement by forthcoming President Donald Trump concerning a prospective new US Government bureau (“Department of Government … Read Full Article
Find Health Care Resources For Kids With Special Needs
877-947-2929 dhs.wi.gov/wiscway … Read Full Article
Are You Getting the Most From Your Medicare Plan? Open Enrollment is Now Through December 7
Compare your options now at Medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE … Read Full Article
Listen & Watch WNOV The Voice Live Weekly on Youtube & Facebook
WNOV 860AM 106.5FM The Voice https://youtube.com/@wnovthevoice https://facebook.com/860wnov … Read Full Article
Home Buying and Fixing Loan Assistance
Call 262-896-8170 or email dnarus@waukeshacounty.gov http://wwww.homeconsortium.com … Read Full Article
MPS Requesting Proposals for Roof Parapet Design at 1124 N. 11th St
Project scope, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained online at: https://mps.aegraphics.com … Read Full Article
MPS Requesting BIDs for Roof Replacement Designs
The bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded for free from A/E Graphics On-line Plan Room, at: https://mps.aegraphics.com … Read Full Article
MPS Notice for Electric Motor and Pump Servicing at Various Locations
Project scope, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained online at: https://mps.aegraphics.com … Read Full Article
$500,000 Approved for Homeless Resource Center in Underserved Milwaukee Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.’s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. The sanctuary is … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra “Play Your Part” Concert Features 1000 Young Musicians
By Karen Stokes The future of music was in full display as The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) held their annual “Play Your Part” concert at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. The all-day concert on Saturday, … Read Full Article
Friends and Families: Regrouping After the 2024 Presidential Election
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The aftermath of a presidential election can be a tumultuous time for anyone. For those who invest their hopes and dreams into a candidate’s campaign, a loss can be hard to take. Whether it’s the refusal … Read Full Article
Enough is Enough: Reckless Driving Needs to be Reined In
By LaKeshia N. Myers I have dedicated a good portion of my legislative career to fighting reckless driving. From introducing bills to allow red light and speed enforcement cameras, to seeking enhanced penalties for repeat offenders. At each … Read Full Article
Trumped by a Con Man
Kweku's Korner “He who dares not offend, cannot be honest!” - Thomas Paine By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi The election of 2016 left a lot of people confused in the United States. It was only eight years prior that the first Black President … Read Full Article
Stay Safe From Holiday Scams
Financial Literacy Sponsored by JPMorganChase The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal … Read Full Article