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...]
Wisconsin Voters Clash Over Voter ID law
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, November 4 when you head to the polls, you’re going to need your photo ID. On September 12, 2014, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved an injunction … [Read more...]
Panel Discusses Link Between Education, Incarceration and Job Opportunities
By Srijan Sen On Friday, September 12, a distinguished panel of guests and academics gathered at the Helen Bader Foundation in downtown Milwaukee to discuss the economic and social issues faced by … [Read more...]
Black Health Coalition Loses 80 Percent of it’s Funding
by Ariele Vaccaro After this winter, it could become more difficult for some Milwaukee mothers to find the resources to keep their children healthy. The Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project … [Read more...]
President Obama Brings Inspiration to Crowd at LaborFest
By Karen Stokes President Barack Obama celebrated Labor Day with the working people of Milwaukee at Laborfest 2014 at Henry Maier Festival Park. The annual event is to acknowledge the … [Read more...]
The Funeral of Michael Brown Was a Catalyst for Change and Peace
By Karen Stokes “Mike said he was going to shake the world,” said Cal Brown, Michael Brown Jr.’s stepmother during the funeral. And shake the world he did. This week approximately 5,000 … [Read more...]
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