By Karen Stokes The Biden-Harris Administration announced an additional over $6 billion in student debt cancellation for 317,000 borrowers who attended the Art Institutes, on or after Jan. 1, 2004, … Read Full Article
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The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back: It’s Time to Crack Down on Reckless Driving
National Park Service Awards $23.4 Million to Preserve African American Civil Rights History
Milwaukee Advocates on Edge as WIC Funding Faces Uncertainty
“Free Palestine” Peaceful Protest Demonstration on UWM’s Campus
PFAS and the Black Community
Say Something Real What We Don’t Know and Are Not Told is Killing Us By Michelle Bryant While participating in a recent Earth Day (April 22nd) activity, an elderly gentleman pulled me to the side. Half-jokingly he let me know “I been … Read Full Article
An Ode to the Journey of Mental Health
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi In the Beginning… Your life is over in a dash The dash between two dates We all have a destiny We all have a fate But something is not right No need to debate Only a few can relate To the … Read Full Article
What you Need to Know About the SDC’s Closing
By Devin Blake, PrincessSafiya Byers, Meredith Melland and Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … Read Full Article
Senior Center Quilters Create a Vibrant Hub of Social Connection
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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. From master quilters to … Read Full Article
Broadband Internet Bulk Billing Provides Affordable Access to Underserved Communities
By Representative Kalan Haywood 16th Assembly District The people of Milwaukee have greatly benefited from the leadership shown by President Biden to deliver broadband to those who need it, with one example being that … Read Full Article
Can Statistics Help Pay the Black American (Afrodescendant) Reparations Bill?
BlackEconomics.org® Introduction The purpose of this report brief explores whether and how statistics can help pay the Black American (Afrodescendant) Reparations bill should the nation ever agree to such a payment. To clarify, we support the … Read Full Article
Headline Thoughts No. 2
BlackEconomics.org® “Headline Thoughts” reflect our contemplations of, and conclusions about, recent, and important media/press headlines from a Black American economic perspective. Nearly by definition, bad news is good news because it sells. … Read Full Article
Pacers Defeat Bucks in Game Six and Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Pacers bench played well. Obi Toppin scored 21, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and dished out nine … Read Full Article
$800,000 Sports Car Series – Toyota Car Giveaways at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Buckle up for $800,000 in cash and prizes - including four 2024 Toyota GR86s and a 2024 Toyota Supra! https://www.paysbig.com/promotions/sports-car-series … Read Full Article
Arresting Beauty by Julia Margaret Cameron On View Through July 28 at The Milwaukee Art Museum
Experience transcendent beauty in close-up, soft-focus portraits created by one of the most influential photographers in the medium's history. https://mam.org … Read Full Article
Listen & Watch WNOV The Voice Live Weekly on Youtube & Facebook
WNOV 860AM 106.5FM The Voice https://youtube.com/@wnovthevoice https://facebook.com/860wnov … Read Full Article
Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, a Party With a Purpose
By Karen Stokes Prepare yourself for an incredible weekend of jazz at The 5th Annual Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. The 3-day event, Aug 22, 23 and 24th promises a musical journey with the only multi-day jazz festival in Milwaukee showcasing some of … Read Full Article
President Biden to Speak at Morehouse Commencement
By Karen Stokes The White House announced that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College this spring. President Biden will become the second sitting U.S. President to deliver the commencement address in the … Read Full Article
Time’s Up: Menthol Should be Banned in Wisconsin
By LaKeshia N. Myers Last week, I had the honor of attending the kickoff for “No Menthol Sunday,” The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual call to action highlighting the detrimental impact tobacco has on Black communities. Locally … Read Full Article