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RACISM KILLS: The Real Mental Health Problem

May 9, 2020

By Kweku Ramel Akyirefi Smith, PhD The Black community did not need the novel coronavirus to shed light on how our community is continually, disproportionately and negatively affected by … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr. Kweku Ramel Akyirefi Smith, Racism

Mayor Tom Barrett says “This Virus Knows No Borders,” Condemns Hate

April 4, 2020

By Milwaukee Courier Staff Mayor Tom Barrett is condemning hate and encouraging us to come together and be of service to each other during this crisis. Using racist terms for the coronavirus … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Compiled By Courier Staff, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Racism, Racist Language, Tom Barrett

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When Racism is the Root

February 29, 2020

By LaKeshia Myers Its stain is as old as America itself. It is imbued in the fabric of our society. While some thought it to be dead—it is a cancer that refuses to die. It hangs on for dear … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Racism

Chris Abele Declares Racism as a Public Health Crisis

May 24, 2019

By Nyesha Stone To fix the issues going on in Milwaukee we first have to admit that they exist and that’s what County Executive Chris Abele did. Recently, Abele declared racism as a public … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Abele, Nyesha Stone, Public Health, Racism

Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis

April 13, 2019

By Urban Media News During National Public Health Week, County Executive Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Nicholson proclaim that racism is a public health crisis in Milwaukee County. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Public Health, Racial Equity Training, Racism, Urban Media

Politicians, Brewers Players Respond to Josh Hader’s Racist Tweets

August 4, 2018

By Evan Casey Weeks ago, racist and derogatory tweets from Milwaukee Brewers all-star pitcher Josh Hader were made known to the public. Both the Brewers and Major League Baseball responded to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Stearns, Evan Casey, Jesus Aguilar, Josh Hader, Khalif Rainey, Lorenzo Cain, Milwaukee Brewers, Racism, Racist Tweets

Former Employee Faced “Racism At Its Worst”

March 9, 2018

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2016, near the tail end of October, Adam Latiker began his employment at Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Oak Creek Wisconsin. Initially, he worked only part time as a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Adam Latiker, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Racism

Attorney General Lynch: Dylann Roof to Be Charged with Hate Crimes

July 25, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro In a Wednesday press release from her office, recently appointed Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that Dylann Roof will be charged with hate crimes by a federal grand … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Dylann Roof, Homicide, Loretta Lynch, Mother Emanuel Methodist Episcopal Church, Racism

Obama: Racism, Bias in U.S. Will Take Time to Tackle

December 13, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is prescribing time and vigilance to tackle problems as entrenched in American society as racism and bias. He also is urging patience, saying progress … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Barack Obama, Bias, President Barack Obama, Racism

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Together apart: Talking across the Social Divide, Let’s talk about race

May 4, 2014

By A. David Dahmer More than 500 people packed First Unitarian Society Church April 24 to hear community leaders talk about race, ethnicity, diversity, and more at “Together Apart: Talking … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: A. David Dahmer, Alex Gee, Annette Miller, Erica Nelson, Madison, Racism, The Madison Times

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