By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Human trafficking isn’t just a Milwaukee problem, it’s a global issue. The Polaris Project reported that in 2016, 40.3 million people were victims of human trafficking … [Read more...]
Bader Philanthropies and Habitat for Humanity to Increase Harambee Home Ownership
By Mrinal Gokhale The 2019 City of Milwaukee Affordability recently stated that 1 in 3 Milwaukee residents spend at least half of their income on their rent. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Bader … [Read more...]
Sickle Cell Patient Gives the Gift of Music at Ascension St. Joseph
By Karen Stokes Beautiful music has a calming effect and calm is important to hospital health care providers and patients. Jonathan Hood, a sickle cell patient is giving back to the hospital … [Read more...]
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The Affordable Care Act: Still Standing
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s hard to believe it’s been two and a half years since Congressional Republicans trotted out their American Health Care Act. Introduced in … [Read more...]
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COMMENTARY: Michael Bloomberg, King of Stop and Frisk, Tries to Make Everyone Forget
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor In 2010 in New York City, 601,285 people were stopped-and-frisked by the New York City Police and 315,083 of them were Black. In 2011, … [Read more...]
Smiles Beam During Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Winter Carnival
By Dylan Deprey Santa and his elves took a break from the toy shop and descended upon Children’s Hospital to celebrate the Winter Carnival with the kids and their families on Wednesday, Dec. … [Read more...]
Hundreds Protest Against Wells Fargo and Chase Bank Fossil Fuel Investment
By Mrinal Gokhale “Climate Change is Real” and “Your House is on Fire” were just some phrases displayed on signs held by children as young as six on a chilly afternoon at Zeidler Park, 301 W. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee DNC Panel Talks Underserved Communities and Capital Access
By Mrinal Gokhale Obtaining funds to start a business is difficult for many, so how do underrepresented communities navigate the challenge? This question was discussed during the “Access to … [Read more...]
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“This Right Here”
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Zimmerman’s Twisted Dance With Justice You may not know the name of them, but if you use social media, you have definitely seen a “GIF”. In … [Read more...]
Why Employment is Unfairly Low for African Americans
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The wage gap is a well-known topic that spans genders and ethnicities, but its not the only thing. Employment rates for African Americans are low, especially when compared to … [Read more...]
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