All posts tagged: Wisconsin

We are being suffocated by a system of colorism and supremacy

Published by Jabril Faraj

We declare the right of every person to water, food, care and shelter and affirm our absolute right to peace of body, mind and spirit.

Ex-prisoner: incarceration is “destroying our people”

Published by Isiah Holmes

Activists and former inmates said incarceration is part of a “systematic design” that destroys families and traumatizes communities of color.

State Assembly candidate: invest in communities, not corporations

Published by Jabril Faraj

Residents expressed a desire for a better future, yet doubt that a system which hasn’t worked for them in the past will change. Rick Banks, a community organizer and central city native, hopes to bring that perspective to the Wisconsin legislature.

Community activist freed from federal custody, as supporters question legitimacy of charges

Published by Jabril Faraj

Vaun Mayes — recently indicted for plotting to firebomb a police station in 2016 — was released from federal custody last week after a judge struck down an appeal from the United States Attorney’s Office that sought to keep him in custody during the trial.

Group seeks millions to light Hoan Bridge, as Milwaukee communities suffer

Published by Jabril Faraj

As poverty and lead poisoning continue to afflict Milwaukee’s central city communities of color, downtown boosters are setting out on a campaign to raise $1.5 million in the next year to cover the Hoan Bridge in lights.

‘20 Weeks, 20 Hoods’ promotes peace by building relationships

Published by Alhaji Camara

The 20-week campaign seeks to connect and support residents in five Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Juneteenth Day celebration unites Black Milwaukee

Published by Jabril Faraj

The yearly festival, which celebrates the freeing of the last slaves, attracts thousands with quality local music, food and business.

MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary builds community in 53206

Published by Jabril Faraj

Sister MacCanon Brown’s vision of a sustainable homeless community center in one of Milwaukee’s most distressed areas is becoming a reality, but more support is needed.