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...]
‘We know that Wisconsin is Ready for Legalization’: Sen. Agard Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Eight years ago, Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a bill on the senate floor to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin. The bill received little support, but during a … [Read more...]
County Executive Signs “Right to Counsel Milwaukee” Into Law
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For over a year, tenants have been spared of eviction due to the national eviction moratorium in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The moratorium is … [Read more...]
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Culture vs. Business
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin Senate Votes on Hair Braiding Bill Hairstyles come and go, but in all its forms, braids have withstood the test of time. Traced … [Read more...]
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces the CROWN Act
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair is a lot of things to a lot of different people. It’s an identifier, a statement maker and in some cases, it’s a political statement. No matter how someone chooses to … [Read more...]
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces CROWN Act Aimed at Eliminating Hair Discrimination in Wisconsin
Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) reintroduced legislation on Feb. 10, 2021 that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s Assembly Cancels Vote Regarding Mask Mandate Repeal
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin is no stranger to making the news, especially when it regards the state’s politics. The state recently made headlines again after the Republican-controlled Assembly … [Read more...]
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Dear Republicans, Please Stop Voting Against Your Own Interests
By LaKeshia N. Myers This week has been a doozy, even for the Wisconsin State Capitol. I would never have imagined that within the span of one week, my Republican colleagues would attempt such … [Read more...]
Senate Passes Bill to Create African American Burial Grounds Network
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that would better protect historic African American … [Read more...]
County Executive David Crowley Signs Two Pieces of Legislation
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last month, Milwaukee celebrated its 49th annual celebration of Juneteenth Day and earlier this week, the celebration became an official major holiday. County Executive … [Read more...]
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