By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state … [Read more...]
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Hemp History Week: An Education for All
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor CBD, cannabis, marijuana, and hemp represent words that are new and unfamiliar, yet old at the same time. This week gives us an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Cristo Rey Jesuit’s First Graduating Class Have All Been Accepted into Colleges
By Nyesha Stone Four years ago, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee welcomed its first freshman class and just last Friday, it said farewell. The high school’s senior class of 2019 not only … [Read more...]
Black Panthers’ Community Clean Up Gives Local Youth a Sense of Pride in their Neighborhoods
By Dylan Deprey The Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee will be getting some help from nearly 50 youth to clean up along Fond Du Lac Ave. for the 4th Annual Black Panthers Community Clean Up, … [Read more...]
The List of Black and Missing Continues to Grow
The national newspaper publishers association continues its series on missing black women and girls. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Type the name Tawny Reed in … [Read more...]
Alverno College, Ascension Wisconsin Announce Letter of Intent for Strategic Alliance
Institutions seek to develop mission-driven workforce, deliver personalized care to all Alverno College and Ascension Wisconsin have signed a letter of intent to establish a strategic alliance to … [Read more...]
SPECIAL REPORT: Women Play Key Role in Ensuring African Democracy
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Throughout this southeastern African nation of nearly 20 million residents, the strength and resiliency of women is on display … [Read more...]
Recent UWM Graduate Seized Education to Forge a Better Life
By Sarah Vickery Josephine Hayes-Birchler just graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May with her bachelor’s degree. In the fall, she’ll attend dental school. And in April, … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation for Black Homicide Rate
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin has been called many things, including the state of one of the most segregated cities in the nation. Earlier this week, Wisconsin was ranked second in the nation for … [Read more...]
Smithsonian Institution Selects African American Museum Director Lonnie Bunch as Secretary
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor In a historic selection, the Smithsonian has selected Lonnie Bunch, III as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch will serve as the … [Read more...]
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