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...]
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Mayor Tom Barrett says “This Virus Knows No Borders,” Condemns Hate
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...]
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When Racism is the Root
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...]
Chris Abele Declares Racism as a Public Health Crisis
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...]
Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis
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...]
Politicians, Brewers Players Respond to Josh Hader’s Racist Tweets
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...]
Former Employee Faced “Racism At Its Worst”
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...]
Attorney General Lynch: Dylann Roof to Be Charged with Hate Crimes
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...]
Obama: Racism, Bias in U.S. Will Take Time to Tackle
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...]
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Together apart: Talking across the Social Divide, Let’s talk about race
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...]