By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last week, Pastor Willie Davis of Invisible Reality Ministries officiated the funeral and burial of a young man who lost his life to gun violence. Davis said at the end of … [Read more...]
As Gun Violence Surges in Milwaukee, is There a Solution?
By Karen Stokes Milwaukeeans need a break from the breaking news reports of the endless stream of shootings. This year has already been a horrific year of gun violence. The following events … [Read more...]
‘Put the Guns Down’: Community Leaders Address Ongoing Violence in Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last week, Mabel Lamb, the executive director of the Sherman Park Community Association, along with others from the Sherman Park neighborhood, walked along West Burleigh … [Read more...]
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Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
By Rep. Robyn Vining Gun violence is a public health crisis. Nearly 20,000 Americans were killed by gun violence in 2020 – more than any other year in decades. This dangerous trend continues in … [Read more...]
President Biden Makes Moves on Gun Violence
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Gun violence is entirely too common in America. Advocate groups and individuals across the nation have been calling for common sense gun laws, and earlier this week, the … [Read more...]
‘I Felt Like I Lost a Part of Me’: How Camille Mays Finds Peace After Gun Violence Took Her Son
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
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An Uncomfortable Truth
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor With just 57 days into the New Year, the nation is already creeping up on an ugly reality. Mass shootings have become a way of life in this … [Read more...]
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The Human and Economic Toll of Gun Violence is Staggering
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Approximately 7,500 African Americans are killed each year because of gun violence. Further, it’s 20 times more likely that a … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation for Black Homicide Rate
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin has been called many things, including the state of one of the most segregated cities in the nation. Earlier this week, Wisconsin was ranked second in the nation for … [Read more...]
US Senator Cory Booker Visited Milwaukee to Discuss Gun Violence and Taking Action
By Nyesha Stone Everyday people die. And everyday someone dies due to gun violence. The list of victims who died because of gun violence is endless. Milwaukeeans know all too well what it means … [Read more...]
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