Tickets on Sale Now Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the 2026 Founders’ Day celebration, complete with a reception, dinner, and keynote speaker Kevin P. … [Read more...]
A Century After Pioneering Work Release, Wisconsin Corrections Officials Don’t Track how Many Prisoners Participate
Wisconsin was the first state to let some incarcerated people work in the community, allowing them to save money and pay for room and board. Today, prisoners say there aren’t nearly enough of these … [Read more...]
How Repairers of the Breach’s Clothing Bank Supports Milwaukee’s Most Vulnerable
By Jonathan Aguilar Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, CatchLight Local This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Elections Commission Refuses to Send Justice Department Unredacted Voter List
The move could prompt a lawsuit as the federal government has sued over a dozen states in its quest for unredacted voter rolls and other information. By Alexander Shur Votebeat, Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs Competed Live In $20,000 Business Pitch Competition At The Wisconsin Black Chamber Of Commerce’s Gala Night
Milwaukee, WI – On December 18, The Wisconsin Black Chamber proudly presented the 4th Annual End of the Year Celebration featuring The PITCH Finale! This was a festive, high-energy … [Read more...]
Impactful Civic Leaders Honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Milwaukee, Wis.,– The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Greater Together Civic Awards. Roger and Cindy Schaus – 2025 William C. Frye Award First … [Read more...]
Rural America Faces the First Cut as ACA Support Hits a High
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Out across the long stretches of the country—where the roads narrow, the hospitals disappear, and the winters sit heavy—health … [Read more...]
‘We Don’t Turn Anyone Away’: Wisconsin’s Free Clinics Fill Gaps as Thousands Expected to go Uninsured
By Addie Costello WPR/Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and republished by Wisconsin Watch and WPR. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note the U.S. Senate’s rejection on … [Read more...]
How healthy is the air in your neighborhood? Here’s how you can find out.
The MKE FreshAir Collective analyzed data for a report so residents can learn about the air quality where they live, work and play. By Meredith Melland When Langston Verdin noticed high rates … [Read more...]
With Seats of Congressional Black Caucus Members Under Attack, Trump Again Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar
With Seats of Congressional Black Caucus Members Under Attack, Trump Again Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar By Lauren Burke On December 4, during a White House cabinet meeting, President Trump … [Read more...]