By Bria Grant Executive Director, UniteWI At UniteWI, we see health as where one works, sleeps, eats, and plays. This includes having healthy businesses. Growing a healthy Black business requires … [Read more...]
To Reach Young Minority Voters About Election Rules, Milwaukee Group Goes Clubbing
Voting Rights Activists Worry Voter ID Law Will Trip Up Inexperienced Poll-Goers By Chuck Quirmbach Organizers in Milwaukee’s African-American community have been trying to spread the word … [Read more...]
Black Boys, Black Men, In Black Tuxedos
By The Milwaukee Courier Staff On Saturday, December 12, an estimated 500 boys and men turned heads as they strutted through the streets of downtown Milwaukee. This was the second event held … [Read more...]
Wade Not Seeking Reelection
By Bria Grant Seventh district Alderman Willie Wade announced on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 that he is not seek re-election. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” Wade said at a morning news … [Read more...]
Lena@PKSD and Community Partners Give Back
When I pull up to the front door of the State Capitol and walk through the door to my office, I remind myself of just how lucky I am to serve in public office. But casting votes and fighting the … [Read more...]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Talks Criminal Justice Reform at National Conference
By Bria Grant The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) took place Sept. 16-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C. With this year’s theme being, “With … [Read more...]
“Enhancing the Pipeline from HBCUs to Milwaukee”
By Bria Grant Many local and nationally recognized African American leaders from a spectrum of backgrounds and professions have attended and/or graduated from Historical Black Colleges & … [Read more...]
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Meet Bria Gant
My name is Bria Grant, candidate for State Representative in the 10th Assembly District. I have lived in Milwaukee for most of my life. I grew up in the inner city Milwaukee, and experienced many … [Read more...]