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Karen Stokes
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Wisconsin Center Expansion Plans Unveiled
Plans for the proposed Wisconsin Center expansion were unveiled during a board meeting this past Friday. The expansion will double the square footage of the convention center and generate $12.6…
Marsy’s Law Helps Give Victims Equal Rights
On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters have an opportunity to use their voice to support equal rights for victims, survivors and their families by voting “yes” for the Marsy’s Law…
Mayor Barrett Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer of Employ Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett has recently announced his appointment of the new president and CEO of Employ Milwaukee, Chytania Brown. Brown, who has 20 years of experience working for the Department…
DNC Selects JCP Construction as General Contractor for Convention
Milwaukee based, African American owned, JCP Construction was selected as the general contractor that will oversee a build-out of the Fiserv Forum and other venues for the Democratic National Convention…
What Milwaukee Still Needs is a Fighter
Mayor Tom Barrett is seeking re-election as Mayor of the City of Milwaukee to continue the progress he’s made over the years. At an announcement event at Sherman Phoenix, Barrett…
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Partners with Milwaukee Public Library to Launch Volunteer Portal
The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced a partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library. The partnership will make it easier for the community to access resources, apply for volunteer positions and…
Bloomberg Unveils Plan to Close the Racial Wealth Gap During Speech in Tulsa
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg visited Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday to unveil ‘The Greenwood Initiative’, his plan to close the racial wealth gap. The policy is named in recognition of…
Sickle Cell Patient Gives the Gift of Music at Ascension St. Joseph
Beautiful music has a calming effect and calm is important to hospital health care providers and patients. Jonathan Hood, a sickle cell patient is giving back to the hospital where…
Family Health History Matters Considering the Future of Your Health
Gwen Washington, a former Milwaukee Public School educator, believes in staying healthy. She faithfully attends her annual physicals and she’s been in good health. Recently, her latest blood work revealed…
SWIM Member Organizations Receive Education on Advocacy Techniques at Workshop
Advocates and staff from Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM) member organizations gathered at St. Joseph Hospital, Monday afternoon for a workshop discussing information and education on advocacy techniques and tactics.…