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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

‘We know that Wisconsin is Ready for Legalization’: Sen. Agard Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis

August 13, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Cannibas Legalization, Legalizing Marijuana, Legislation, Melissa Agard

County Executive Signs “Right to Counsel Milwaukee” Into Law

July 24, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, David Crowley, Evictions, Legislation, Right to Counsel, Ryan Clancy

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Culture vs. Business

June 26, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hair Braiding, Legislation, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces the CROWN Act

February 19, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, CROWN Act, LaKeshia N. Myers, Legislation

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces CROWN Act Aimed at Eliminating Hair Discrimination in Wisconsin

February 13, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: CROWN Act, LaKeshia N. Myers, Legislation

Wisconsin’s Assembly Cancels Vote Regarding Mask Mandate Repeal

January 29, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, COVID-19, Face Mask Mandates, Legislation, Robin Vos

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Dear Republicans, Please Stop Voting Against Your Own Interests

January 29, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: COVID-19, LaKeshia N. Myers, Legislation

Senate Passes Bill to Create African American Burial Grounds Network

January 23, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African American Burial Grounds Network, Legislation, Stacy M. Brown, United States Senate

County Executive David Crowley Signs Two Pieces of Legislation

July 24, 2020

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, David Crowley, Juneteenth Day, Legislation, Racial Justice

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