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Obama Visits White House to Talk Affordable Care Act

April 8, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Many people would argue that health care is a right not a privilege and as a right, it must be accessible and affordable for all. Disparities in health care costs have … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Care Act, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

President Biden Signs Emmett Till Antilynching Act

April 1, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This week marked a historical moment. After more than 100 years of trying and even more attempts, lynching is finally considered a hate crime. President Joe Biden … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Emmett Till Antilynching Act, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

Milwaukee County Takes Measures on Suicide Prevention

April 1, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When Amaii Collins was in high school she didn’t feel OK. She didn’t know what was wrong, nor did she know how to broach the topic. “I didn’t know what it was like to feel … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amaii Collins, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, David Crowley, Mental Health, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Suicide Prevention

Skylight Music Theatre Presents “Raisin”: A Story of Unconditional Love and Family

April 1, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with the opening line of the poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes. “What happens to a dream deferred?” The short but impactful poem has inspired many … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: A Raisin in the Sun, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Christie Chiles Twillie, Kenneth L. Roberson, Raisin the Musical, Raven Dockery, Shawn Holmes, Skylight Music Theatre

Department of Health Services Stops in Milwaukee on ‘Thank You’ Tour

March 26, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. When one looks back, those two years seem both incredibly long and unbelievably short. The nation’s survival is … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Department of Health Services, Health Connections, Karen Timberlake

‘A Significant Piece to the County’s History’: Crowley Signs Legislation for Museum Funding

March 25, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Museums are keepers of the past. They house the history of yesteryear and in doing provide guidance for tomorrow. But what happens when a museum becomes a piece of history … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Public Museum

For Destiny Williams, Applying Makeup is an Act of Self-Care

March 25, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Destiny Williams didn’t always wear makeup, but one day that changed. Her confidence levels were down, so she put on some makeup. At first, she struggled but after a few … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Destiny Williams, Flawlaess Boss Collection, Makeup

Johnson and Donovan Go Head-to-Head at Turner Hall

March 19, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In a few short weeks, the City of Milwaukee will have a new mayor. The choice is between Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. “The winner of this … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Bob Donovan, Cavalier Johnson, Mayoral Campaign, Mayoral Debates

City and County Leaders Hold First In-Person COVID-19 Meeting

March 19, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “Vaccination, vaccination, vaccination.” Those were the words spoken by Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and reiterated by several others during Milwaukee County’s first … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Cavalier Johnson, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, David Crowley, Dr. Ben Weston, Kirsten Johnson

Emmett Till Antilynching Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk

March 11, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 1955, Emmett Till, was tortured and murdered. He was a 14-year-old Black boy whose supposed crime was talking to a white woman. Emmett’s death was part of the catalyst … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Emmett Till, Emmett Till Antilynching Act, Legislation, Lynching

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