NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City grand jury cleared a white police officer Wednesday in the videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed black man who had been stopped on suspicion of selling loose, … [Read more...]
Tensions High Due to Grand Jury Decision Not to Indict Ferguson Police Officer
By Karen Stokes Tensions were high late Monday night in Ferguson, Missouri as residents awaited the decision from the Grand Jury on the fate of Police Officer Darren Wilson, 28, on the shooting of … [Read more...]
Racial Gap in U.S. Arrest Rates: ‘Staggering Disparity’
By Brad Heath, USA Today (via BlackPressUSA) When it comes to racially lopsided arrests, the most remarkable thing about Ferguson, Mo., might be just how ordinary it is. Police in Ferguson — which … [Read more...]
Remembering Annette Polly Williams
By Eelisa Jones There are some of us who are lucky enough to have met at least one person in our lives who has answered the question of how to improve the lives of those around us with a … [Read more...]
Midterm Voter Turnout High in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Residents of the city of Milwaukee motivated the community with various initiatives to “get out the vote” in the 2014 midterm elections. This has been a tight race for months but … [Read more...]
President Obama Encourages Wisconsin to Vote
By Karen Stokes One week before the midterm elections President Barack Obama shared the stage with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke in front of a cheering, energized crowd of … [Read more...]
All Eyes on Wisconsin in November
By Srijan Sen Incumbent Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic Party nominee Mary Burke agreed to two debates this fall sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Board. One … [Read more...]
The U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Wisconsin Voter ID Law for November Election
By Karen Stokes As of October 9, 2014, Wisconsin voters will no longer be required to provide a photo ID to vote in the November 4 election. The United States Supreme Court voted six to three, … [Read more...]
Dr. Darienne Driver Appointed as New MPS Superintendent
By Karen Stokes Dr. Darienne Driver 36, is the first woman and one of the youngest individuals to be named Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Driver is the fourth African … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes A long line of hundreds of people waited to enter the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee to see First Lady Michelle Obama. The First lady was in Milwaukee to campaign for … [Read more...]
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