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  • December 21, 2025

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County Executive David Crowley Hosts Roundtable on Impact of Opioid Settlement Funds

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Born in a Manger: America’s Seasonal Reminder of a Housing Crisis We Refuse to Fix

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes with soft light and warm sentiment, but we rarely linger on the truth of … Read Full Article

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Trump: Whoville’s New Nemesis

November Jobs Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Worsening Outlook for Black Workers

A Century After Pioneering Work Release, Wisconsin Corrections Officials Don’t Track how Many Prisoners Participate

How Repairers of the Breach’s Clothing Bank Supports Milwaukee’s Most Vulnerable

In 2026, An Investment in Yourself is an Investment in Wisconsin’s Future

By LaKeshia N. Myers Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed, and as parents, we hold the keys to unlocking doors that can transform their futures. Yet too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available … Read Full Article

County Executive David Crowley’s $3 Million Plan to Invest in Community Projects Approved by County Board

Crowley administration’s CDBG plan will deploy investments in affordable housing, senior services, parks, and more MILWAUKEE — County Executive David Crowley praised the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for adopting his administration’s … Read Full Article

Kappa Alpha Psi to Host Founders Day January 31

Tickets on Sale Now Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the 2026 Founders’ Day celebration, complete with a reception, dinner, and keynote speaker Kevin P. Scott, the organization’s grand historian. Kevin … Read Full Article

Why Kwanzaa is so Important…. for America

Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi I, too, am America is a cry that the children of the Diaspora have screamed for decades. James Baldwin captured this sentiment; he states that the oppressor has tried to keep a race of people down. … Read Full Article

Wisconsin Elections Commission Refuses to Send Justice Department Unredacted Voter List

The move could prompt a lawsuit as the federal government has sued over a dozen states in its quest for unredacted voter rolls and other information. By Alexander Shur Votebeat, Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee … Read Full Article

The Voting Rights Act Is Under Threat. So Are Workers’ Rights.

By Fred Redmond AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer In our workplaces, in our communities and in our government, the right to vote is how working people make our voices heard. The late Rep. John Lewis (Georgia) proclaimed, “Your vote is precious, almost … Read Full Article

Dying From a Name: Racism, Resentment, and Politics in Health Care Are Even More Unaffordable

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As millions of Americans brace for health insurance bills that will soon double or worse, the coming crisis is not the result of confusion or accident. It is the consequence of a … Read Full Article

Entrepreneurs Competed Live In $20,000 Business Pitch Competition At The Wisconsin Black Chamber Of Commerce’s Gala Night

Milwaukee, WI – On December 18, The Wisconsin Black Chamber proudly presented the 4th Annual End of the Year Celebration featuring The PITCH Finale! This was a festive, high-energy night of recognition, inspiration, and big … Read Full Article

Greenfire Management is Requesting Bids for J Jeffers Mitchell Multifamily

All Trades For Bid Schedule and Documents please contact Seth Coronado at seth.coronado@greenfire.com … Read Full Article

Affordable Senior Living Apartments – Village Point Commons

Earn Less than $28,750 a year?  Apply now to see if you qualify! 262-203-9106 villagepointecommons.com … 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

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

Impactful Civic Leaders Honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Milwaukee, Wis.,– The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Greater Together Civic Awards. Roger and Cindy Schaus – 2025 William C. Frye Award First bestowed in 1956, this award honors individuals who have … Read Full Article

Rural America Faces the First Cut as ACA Support Hits a High

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Out across the long stretches of the country—where the roads narrow, the hospitals disappear, and the winters sit heavy—health insurance is not an abstraction. It is a quiet bargain … Read Full Article

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