Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

Morality Can’t Be Legislated

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor During the aftermath of George Floyd, a manager with the American Civil Liberties Union in Washington State (ACLU-WA) asked the question “Will body cameras help end police violence?” At the … Read Full Article

Improving Health Equity Is Critical and Medicare Advantage Is Part of the Solution

By Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez One of the most important takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of health equity—that is, the idea that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve their optimal health through access to … Read Full Article

Wisconsin Receives Mostly Failing Grades for Policies to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use

By Karen Stokes The 2023 released “State of Tobacco Control” evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies to save lives. Tobacco use is the … Read Full Article

Tired of Turmoil, Kiel Residents Rebuke Far-Right School Officials

By Mario Koran Wisconsin Watch Rebuking far-right officials who last year gained control of their school board, concerned residents of Kiel, Wisconsin, this month clawed back political power by blocking the ouster of a popular … Read Full Article

Investing in Housing is Investing in Health

By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Housing insecurity is serious for families in Milwaukee County. As someone with first-hand experience with housing insecurity, I can testify to the physical and mental anguish that comes with being … Read Full Article

5 Most Popular Private Military Contracting Jobs

Whether you’re looking to serve your country or you just want a stable job, consider working as a military contractor. Discover the most popular choices. If you’re looking for a stable career to pursue, you should consider working as a private … 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

Wisconsin’s Republican Controlled Senate Rejects Democrat Substitute Amendment, Approves Welfare and Bail Amendments

By Karen Stokes Hours before the state senate was to be convened on Tuesday for the first time in 2023, Democrats posed a standoff. Legislative Democrats put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint … Read Full Article

Annette Jackson is Running to Represent the 5th Aldermanic District of Milwaukee

By Karen Stokes Annette Jackson is running to bring her talents and experience to the District 5 Alderperson position. She is looking to occupy the seat vacated by Nikiya Dodd. Six candidates will be challenging her for the position. Born … Read Full Article

JobsWork MKE to Bring Focus on Employment and Advancement to ThriveOn King

Milwaukee, – JobsWork MKE, a local nonprofit that helps community residents achieve sustainable employment while strengthening neighborhood economies, will be relocating to the ThriveOn King development as a tenant partner. The organization’s … Read Full Article

Improving Health Equity Is Critical And Medicare Advantage Is Part Of The Solution

As The Noose Tightens: The Academic Erasure of Black Americans

By LaKeshia N. Myers There are some days when I grow weary. I tire of the constant strategizing, over analyzing, out-thinking and, negotiation associated with being Black in America. It is a daily dance of mental gymnastics, compartmentalized … Read Full Article

Elections Have Consequences: Judicial Appointments and Elections Do Too

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor January 22, 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade Decision. In acknowledgement of this milestone, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a … Read Full Article

‘I Want Everyone Included’: Amani United’s new President Says she will Focus on Building Relationships

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, Amani … Read Full Article

From Transient Youths to Homeless Adults: Why Some Vulnerable Residents Continue to Struggle

NNS Spotlight: Mentoring Program Guides Teens on a Journey of Self-Discovery

By Chesnie Wardell 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. Saving patients’ lives is what she … Read Full Article

Are You at Risk For a Leading Cause of Blindness in Black Americans?

January is “National Glaucoma Awareness Month” By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for years—until severe … Read Full Article

39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

On Monday January 16, 2023 the Bader Philanthropies presented the Dr. Martin Luther King Day 2023 writing contest winners from schools all around the city at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Students from various schools were given plaques for … Read Full Article

What Makes You Different Makes You One In A Million – Learn Your Ancestry – Enroll Today

What makes you like your sisters and brothers is what makes All Of Us So Important. Enroll Today! Call 414-955-2689 … Read Full Article

Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses Among the Millions of Nazism’s Victims

On January 27, the world will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day,[1] a symbolic date to commemorate the victims of Nazism. Murderous Nazi terror targeted millions for reasons of biology, nationality, or political ideology. But few … Read Full Article

5 Reasons Why You Should Grind Your Floor

When you maintain your concrete floors, you want to help them look cleaner and extend their lives. Learn the five reasons why you should grind your floor. Although you walk all over them daily, your concrete floors are an important part of … Read Full Article

Why Specialization Is Better for Your Business

There’s much good to say about versatility. But when it comes to marketing and growing your company, learn why specialization is better for your business. Running a business in a competitive industry means facing the challenge of standing out from … Read Full Article

Please Join Congresswoman Gwen Moore in honoring and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Representing Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District … Read Full Article

Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to Florida Lawmakers About Governor Ron DeSantis Rejection of African American Studies Class

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Stereotyping Patients Impacts Access to Life Saving Services and Quality Care

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Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade

To Help Patients Save Money, Congress Needs to Tackle the Middlemen in Health Care

Advocates Worry Proposal to Change Wisconsin’s Cash Bail System will Penalize the Poor

Early Childhood Educators Can Receive $1,500 From a New Milwaukee Program