Wisconsin – Milwaukee Stories

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022

American Political Establishment Seeks Rollback of Basic Rights In Effort to Consolidate Power

The right to safe and legal abortion in the United States is under threat. Tuesday, Politico revealed a leaked draft opinion by United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. that would effectively overturn the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which affirmed a federal, constitutional right of … Continue reading American Political Establishment Seeks Rollback of Basic Rights In Effort to Consolidate Power

June 8, 2020June 12, 2020

We are being suffocated by a system of colorism and supremacy

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. Continue reading We are being suffocated by a system of colorism and supremacy

August 16, 2018August 17, 2018

Ex-prisoner: incarceration is “destroying our people”

Activists and former inmates said incarceration is part of a “systematic design” that destroys families and traumatizes communities of color. Continue reading Ex-prisoner: incarceration is “destroying our people”

July 30, 2018March 2, 2022

State Assembly candidate: invest in communities, not corporations

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. Continue reading State Assembly candidate: invest in communities, not corporations

July 11, 2018July 13, 2018

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

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

July 5, 2018July 6, 2018

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

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

June 28, 2018

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

The 20-week campaign seeks to connect and support residents in five Milwaukee neighborhoods. Continue reading ‘20 Weeks, 20 Hoods’ promotes peace by building relationships

June 21, 2018June 28, 2018

Juneteenth Day celebration unites Black Milwaukee

The yearly festival, which celebrates the freeing of the last slaves, attracts thousands with quality local music, food and business. Continue reading Juneteenth Day celebration unites Black Milwaukee

June 6, 2018June 18, 2018

MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary builds community in 53206

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. Continue reading MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary builds community in 53206

May 31, 2018June 29, 2018

MSO, Gibraltar partnership unites people through music

Cellist Peter Thomas and music club owner Evan Christian are bringing classical music to the masses through a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra residency. Continue reading MSO, Gibraltar partnership unites people through music