An Immortal Dream: Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a mortal man with an immortal dream. During his lifetime, Reverend King sought to create common ground where people from all walks of life could join together to resolve issues and free themselves of heavy burdens. Working alongside...
Defending Democracy: Senator Tammy Baldwin details attacks on Wisconsin voting rights in Senate speech
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor on January 19 in support of passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act, in order to remove barriers to the ballot box and protect the constitutional right to vote. In a raw and...
Milwaukee Film dedicates February to Black History Month 2022 with a focus on local experiences
As part of its nationally renowned Black Lens program, Milwaukee Film will once again devote film and event offerings in February to celebrate Black voices, culture, and experiences for Black History Month, presented by Northwestern Mutual. Six feature screenings, two...
Hispanic community urges City leaders to get outside counsel after flawed opinion on Fair Map proposals
The effort to redraw Milwaukee’s Aldermanic maps came to an abrupt halt on January 10, in what was described as a last minute political move to avoid implementing any changes. Latinx community organizers held a press conference on January 14 at City Hall to...
Driver Shortages: MCTS temporarily suspends eight freeway flyers to downtown starting January 10
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced that it will temporarily suspend Freeway Flyer Routes 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 79, and 143 from January 10 through March 6, due to a shortage of bus drivers. The pandemic has made it difficult for MCTS to retain and...
Sheriff Earnell Lucas issues statement about his position on addressing local violent crimes
Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, issued a statement on January 5 regarding his position on addressing violent crime in the city. “Violent crime is one of the more important issues facing Milwaukee. From our citizens to our...
Fully Vaccinated and Boosted: Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson urges Milwaukee to take COVID-19 precautions
As part of a regular COVID screening routine, Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced on January 2 that his at-home test showed a positive result. He also reminded the public to remain vigilant against spreading the virus. Mayor Johnson’s original vaccination...
Year In Review 2021: A generation of forgotten heroes who served our country
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
Year In Review 2021: Giving voice to unique stories from the Milwaukee community
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
Year In Review 2021: The ripple effect of social trauma across Milwaukee
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
Year In Review 2021: The COVID-19 crisis further divides the Vaccinated and Unvaccinated
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
Year In Review 2021: When marches start with a hope for healing and end with vigils for loss
2021 began a second year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the near collapse of American Democracy. Even with a vaccination for COVID-19, much of the turbulence from 2020 continued because of weaponized politics. That social trauma aggravated the public health...
