By Karen Stokes On an unusually brisk morning of September 5, the Office of African American Affairs welcomed the community to an open house at its new location, 4830 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The … Read Full Article
Spewing Poison: How Inflammatory Rhetoric Fuels Political Polarization
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Mind your tongue,” my grandmother would say. Her favorite scripture was James 3:1-2, in which the author admonishes readers to bridle their tongue as a sign of spiritual maturity. I was reminded of that this week, in the … Read Full Article
The S Word
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Why are we afraid to talk about Suicide? It happens all the time. We talk about murder (homicide) daily. We see it on the local and national news daily. In Wisconsin, there were 227 murders … Read Full Article
Elizabeth Brown’s Long Journey to Homeownership
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. Elizabeth Brown faced five years … Read Full Article
Carvd N Stone Announces 4th Annual Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship
By Karen Stokes The fourth annual CNS Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship was recently announced by Carvd N Stone, the positive news company. A $1,000 award will be presented to a Milwaukee writer for the best 2025 essay on the … Read Full Article
The Murder of Charlie Kirk, January 6 and Assassinations in Minnesota: America Again Confronts Violence
By Lauren Burke As news of the violent shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University soon became an announcement of his death, news of another mass shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado also pushed into the news … Read Full Article
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump … Read Full Article
County Executive David Crowley Statement on Major Disaster Declaration
STATEMENT FROM MILWAUKEE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID CROWLEY: “My administration and I have been working across all levels of government to get our residents and families the resources they need following last month’s extreme flooding. The Milwaukee … Read Full Article
When We Are Advocating for Policy and Change to Better the Lives of Black Wisconsinites, It Benefits Everyone
Dear Black Caucus Members and Allies, Next week, the caucus and members begin a series of events and activities around the state to mobilize our communities and uplift Black leadership in our state. This is a part of our larger strategy to build a … Read Full Article
Why Semi-Truck Accidents Are Unique From Other Cases
Understand what makes semi-truck accidents legally complex, from federal regulations to liable parties, and learn why specialized legal expertise matters. Semi-truck accidents are some of the most complex legal cases in personal injury law. The … Read Full Article
Practical Tips for Helping Your Friend Move
Transform moving day from chaos to teamwork. Discover practical tips for helping friends move in urban spaces, plus the perfect moving gift ideas. Moving ranks among life's most stressful experiences, right up there with job interviews and first … Read Full Article
Join Us For Our In-Person Career Fair on September 25 – Children’s Wisconsin
Register Today! https://childrenswi.org/careers/career-fair Sonesta Milwaukee West Hotel 10499 W. Innovation Dr. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 … Read Full Article
Medical Mission – Free Medical and Dental Care on October 4 – Ascension
9am to 1pm 1810 W. Bolivar Ave Milwaukee, WI 53221 … Read Full Article
MPS Requesting Proposals for IDIQ Professional Design and Consultant Services
RFP scope, requirements and guidelines may be obtained online at https://mps.aegraphics.com … 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
Advocates Call on MPS for More Transparency With Lead Action Plan
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. When Kristen Payne learned her child’s … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Names Edgar Mendez Managing Editor Following National Search
A longtime NNS reporter and Milwaukee native, Mendez brings deep community connections and editorial leadership to his new role. This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting … Read Full Article
A Dose of History
Say Something Real Florida Surgeon General Needs A History Lesson By Michelle Bryant I knew it was coming. The negative rhetoric surrounding vaccines has been building. Rolling across state legislatures, health agencies, and the U.S. … Read Full Article
The Invisible Made Visible: Celebrating Afro-Latino Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers As the United States prepares to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, it is crucial that we shine a light on a community that has often remained in the shadows of our national narrative: … Read Full Article