Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

Race and the Power of Money in Politics

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In the modern landscape of American democracy, the judicial branch—once considered the impartial arbiter of justice—has increasingly become a battleground for political and financial influence. Nowhere is … Read Full Article

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi If you never had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Joy De Gruy speak, you have not checked off every item on your educational bucket list. She wrote a book in 2005 that is still relevant today; in … Read Full Article

I’m Humbly Asking For Your Vote

By Judge Susan Crawford On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will go to the polls to decide our next Supreme Court Justice. The stakes of this race are high and it will affect our fundamental rights and freedoms: whether women can make their own health … Read Full Article

Congressional Black Caucus Sounds Alarm to Protect SNAP Benefits

By Lauren Burke During a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 25, members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke out with concern about budgetary threats to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CBC Chair … Read Full Article

The Sheriff is Taking Applications for a New Civilian Advisory Board. But Activists Push for Stronger Oversight.

By Devin Blake 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. Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball is … Read Full Article

AG Kaul Continues the Fight to Stop Trump from Shutting Down the Department of Education

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Seeking Preliminary Injunction to Block Mass Layoffs and the Elimination of Core Services at the Department of Education MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Monday joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys … Read Full Article

Your Vote Matters – Vote Tuesday April 1

https://myvote.wi.gov Vote Tuesday April 1 … 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

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technology and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Competition on April 27

The application deadline to be a part of this competition is Friday April 11, 2025 View application here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1KGhLdv_m_SJ86X3Q6APMwX6JLpdH5HQq … Read Full Article

Home Buying and Fixing Loan Assistance

Call 262-896-8170 or email dnarus@waukeshacounty.gov http://wwww.homeconsortium.com … Read Full Article

Vote for Brittany Kinser for State Superintendent by April 1

Passionate advocate for all Milwaukee students … Read Full Article

Home Loans That Fit Your Needs? We Got You at Associated Bank.

Whether it's your first or forever home, our local mortgage experts will find the loan that fits you and your budget. Learn more at AssociatedBank.com/lending … Read Full Article

Fair. Impartial. Common Sense. Vote Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court

Judge Susan Crawford has dedicated her career to protecting our rights & freedoms. www.crawfordforwi.com/vote … Read Full Article

Police Officers are Now in MPS. Here’s What You Need to Know

By Devin Blake 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. Twenty-five police officers were assigned … Read Full Article

In Disruption, Go Back to Our Roots

It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended business as usual, in federal government, in classrooms, in business. Many of us who cover this news are experiencing extreme whiplash. Wolf tickets barked at our … Read Full Article

Breaking Barriers: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women in Government Service

By LaKeshia N. Myers As we reflect on our nation’s progress during Women’s History Month, we must acknowledge the profound contributions of African American women to government service—contributions that have too often been relegated to … Read Full Article

Reality Check: Taxes Are Necessary

Say Something Real Governor Evers’ Proposes Increased Vehicle Fees By Michelle Bryant There are no easy answers when it comes to funding critical infrastructure in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers’ recent budget proposal, which includes … Read Full Article

A Woman’s World

Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Our elders, guardians, and parents have the primary responsibility to teach ethics, morals, and values. The difficulty is how to explain difficult concepts to children whose brains are still … Read Full Article

Here’s How You Can Get Ready for Tax Season this Year

Sponsored By JPMorgan Chase Filing taxes is an exercise almost all Americans go through in the first part of each year, but those tax filings can differ based on a number of factors, including our income levels, where we live and our employment … Read Full Article

Return to Jim Crow: Federal Regulations Rolled Back to Allow Segregation

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent The Trump administration has blatantly resurrected segregation in federal contracting, undoing decades of civil rights progress by removing anti-segregation mandates. The … Read Full Article

Vicious Ads, Record Spending, Elon Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Reflects Nasty, New Normal

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel have traded attacks that have little connection with what Supreme Court justices actually do. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch The TV ads are dark and ominous. The faces of … Read Full Article

HIV Prevention Efforts Threatened by Proposed CDC Budget Cuts

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers 2025 State of the County Address

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Senator Baldwin Raises Alarms on Trump Gutting Health Department and Making Americans Less Safe, Healthy

Why Wisconsin Voters Should Reject the Unnecessary Voter ID Amendment

Uncertainty Over Federal Funding Cuts Impacts Milwaukee’s Community Organizations

Notice Of Spring Election, Special Election, And Sample Ballots April 1, 2025