By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Gwen Washington, a resident of Wahl Park, isn’t a fan of needles; she faints whenever she gets blood drawn. When the various COVID-19 vaccines came on the scene, she was … [Read more...]
Bringing the COVID-19 Vaccine to Amani and Metcalfe Park
By Hayley Crandall For Danell Cross, executive director of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, the journey to get her COVID-19 vaccines was just that – a journey. Cross’s vaccine appointment … [Read more...]
Everyone Age 16 and Older Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces a major milestone in Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination program in that everyone ages 16 and older are now eligible for the vaccine. After … [Read more...]
‘We All Have the Power to Make Change’: Dismantling the Law Enforcement Status Quo
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz People in positions of power are often meant to protect people. Politicians are elected to act in the best interest of their constituents, law enforcement exist to protect … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Milwaukee County Supervisors OK Reducing Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
More Than a Soup Kitchen: How The Gathering Feeds the Community Through Meals and Service
By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Department of Education Discharges Over $1.6 billion in HBCU Capital Finance Debt
The U.S. Department of Education recently discharged approximately $1.6 billion of debt provided to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that participate in the HBCU Capital Financing … [Read more...]
‘We are Doing This in the Spirit of Equity’: Milwaukee Expands Vaccine Distribution
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The fact that the vulnerable communities in Milwaukee have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new. The inequities in health care and resource … [Read more...]
Racism Against the AAPI Community Isn’t New, But It is Rising
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Racism toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is nothing new. History shows that discrimination against this group has always existed, but in the past … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Urban League Pilots Program to Provide Residents with Transportation to Jobs
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
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