Kweku's Korner By Ravneet K. I have the perfect best friend: myself. I learned early on the importance of self-companionship, thanks to my parents instilling a strong sense of self, focus, and … [Read more...]
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From Crisis to Resilience: Milwaukee Stands Unbroken
By Senator Dora Drake Resilience has become a common word that has been thrown around for the past five years. This city and this state have endured “once in a lifetime” tragedies that seem to only … [Read more...]
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Brewers Win 12 Straight Games! Free Burgers From George Webb!
By Chuck Collier On August 13, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates for a 12th straight win. This is not just great baseball news, it is also great food news. As any true Milwaukeean … [Read more...]
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Pick ‘n Save Offers Parting Insult in the Form of Clearance Sales of Tobacco Products
By Taffie Foster-Toney Co-Chair, WTPPN Health Equity and Social Justice Subcommittee It’s bad enough that Pick ‘n Save is in the final stages of closing its fifth store in Milwaukee this summer, … [Read more...]
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Texas Democrats Stand Strong: A Familiar Fight for Democracy
By LaKeshia N. Myers History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s … [Read more...]
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and … [Read more...]
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The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the … [Read more...]
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Ann Walsh Bradley and the Cause of Openness
By Christa Westerberg This month, for the first time in 30 years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is without Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. It is also without one of its most consistent advocates for … [Read more...]
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BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Calls Out Corporate Abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save Closures Devastate Milwaukee Communities
By Senator Dora Drake Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in … [Read more...]