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Now is The Time for Racial Justice
There are two public health crises in America right now. One is quite recent. One has been afflicting us for generations. Racism is our nation’s oldest sin and most vile…
COVID-19 Testing Discontinued at Midtown Location
Milwaukee’s Midtown Center COVID-19 testing site staffed by the Wisconsin National Guard was discontinued on Saturday, May 23. Free COVID-19 testing began May 11, one on the North Side, Midtown…
What You Need to Know About the Proposed MPS Budget
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. On Thursday night, the Milwaukee…
Kneeling: This is America
Legislatively Speaking Two years ago, the multi-talented Donald Glover, aka “Childish Gambino” made history and controversy with his hit song “This Is America.” The song, which requires the accompanying video…
Ald. Cavalier Johnson on Becoming Common Council President
Four years ago, Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson ran for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council. His eventual success had come after two failed campaigns and a few years working in…
M³ Honors MPS Seniors Graduating with Early College Credit
The latest class of Milwaukee Public Schools high school seniors to complete the M³ early college program was honored with a virtual ceremony, capping a year of growth for the…
What You Need to Know about Youth Summer Camps During the Coronavirus
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Did we miss anything? Send…
Gov. Tony Evers Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses
It is no secret that the economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic. States across the nation are reopening and with them are the small businesses trying to…
No Menthol Sunday Goes Virtual for 2020
La’Ketta Caldwell knew she had to be a part of No Menthol Sunday. As a youth development professional and an artist, Caldwell viewed the opportunity as a chance to positively…
Price Controls Punish U.S. Innovators and Economy
America’s biopharmaceutical industry dwarfs most other economic sectors. It’s one of our nation’s single biggest job creators, supporting close to a million positions across the country. And its products save…