By Karen Stokes February is Black History Month and also American Heart Month, the American Heart Association encourages people to Be the Beat by challenging every household or family to have … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Offers Elements That are Beneficial for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Recently the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) published a new report examining “The Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Black Americans.” The report found that … [Read more...]
Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to Florida Lawmakers About Governor Ron DeSantis Rejection of African American Studies Class
By Karen Stokes Vice President Harris spoke with Democratic leaders in Florida about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block an Advanced Placement African American studies course. “Every student … [Read more...]
Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade
By Karen Stokes Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech Sunday in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, to mark the 50th anniversary of the now overturned Roe v. Wade. For nearly 50 years, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Continues the Legacy
By Karen Stokes On Monday, January 16, the winners of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. art, speech, and writing contests. will be celebrated at the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...]
The Biden Administration is Proposing a More Manageable Student Loan Plan
By Karen Stokes The Department of Education released its proposed rule updating its Income Driven Repayment program to make student loan payments more manageable for borrowers moving … [Read more...]
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Are Martin Luther King Jr’s Philosophies on Love Still Relevant Today
By Karen Stokes More than 50 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the United States remains divided. As we approach what would have been his 94th birthday, have we … [Read more...]
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