May 3, 2012 marked the 10th year anniversary that Alexis Patterson went missing. To commemorate the incident, and to remind the community that she is not forgotten, the Milwaukee Sheriff’s Department placed a wreath outside the school where she was last seen. Sheriff David Clarke released the following statement: “We have reached the sad, ten-year [...]

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s decision to assign sheriff’s deputies to provide only partial security for President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee this week is drew strong criticism from Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and County Board Chairman Lee Holloway. President Hines called the Sheriff’s decision “appalling,” and said it is the first time [...]

By Cassandra Lans With the November 2, general election less than two weeks away, it is more than evident that Wisconsin Republican candidates are not interested in receiving the African American vote. The two standouts Scott Walker and Ron Johnson are in the most competitive races, the race for governor and the race for U.S. [...]