By Karen Stokes Terry Wells-Jones just published her first book, a memoir, which she dedicates to women. Reflections! Looking in the Mirror is a memoir about her life. Born in the era of Jim … [Read more...]
African American Roundtable Invests in Northwest Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes To create vibrant communities, the residents need a voice in the decisions that affect them. After rallying since 2019 for the City of Milwaukee to establish a participatory … [Read more...]
WISDEMS Hosts Black History Month Social Hour with Dr. Hasan Jeffries
By Karen Stokes During the final days of Black History Month the community was invited to a social hour at Tropic MKE to meet with special guest Dr. Hasan Jeffries. Wisconsin Democrats … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Black Chamber Commits One Million Dollars to 99-year Old Black Owned Bank
Milwaukee—Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce announced on February 21st its commitment to deposit $1 million in Columbia Savings & Loan Association—Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank. The $1 … [Read more...]
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A Vote for Judge Everett Mitchell for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Equals Positive Change
By Amelia Royko Maurer Over the next two years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will make decisions that deeply impact all of our lives. Abortion rights, voting rights and safe drinking water are all … [Read more...]
Judge Everett Mitchell is Running for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
By Karen Stokes Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell presides over the Juvenile Division in Branch Four and is a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Judge Mitchell is a graduate … [Read more...]
Judge Everett Mitchell Biography
“It is far easier to build strong children than to repair broken [wo]men” – Frederick Douglass The Honorable Reverend Everett Mitchell is a fierce advocate for education and equity. Judge Mitchell … [Read more...]
Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to Florida Lawmakers About Governor Ron DeSantis Rejection of African American Studies Class
By Karen Stokes Vice President Harris spoke with Democratic leaders in Florida about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block an Advanced Placement African American studies course. “Every student … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s Republican Controlled Senate Rejects Democrat Substitute Amendment, Approves Welfare and Bail Amendments
By Karen Stokes Hours before the state senate was to be convened on Tuesday for the first time in 2023, Democrats posed a standoff. Legislative Democrats put forth a substitute amendment on … [Read more...]
The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Continues the Legacy
By Karen Stokes On Monday, January 16, the winners of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. art, speech, and writing contests. will be celebrated at the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...]
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