Human rights defenders fight to protect immigrants in detention amid COVID-19 pandemic
Editor’s Note: A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maddy Hughes moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue her passion for writing about culture and the arts. After settling into her new community, she attended several Aurora City council meetings, when local residents...
Favoring the Rich: Wisconsin parents speak out about the harmful results of Trump’s economic policies
Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle-class working parents from all across Wisconsin on April 29 for a virtual roundtable, to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s...
WisDOT offers online license renewals and waves road tests for teen drivers during pandemic
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced two pilot programs on May 5 designed to safely address a backlog of demand for licenses during the pandemic. Eligible individuals with a Wisconsin driver license will be able to renew it online. Individuals...
Wisconsin’s 115th Fighter Wing team assists state medical examiners with mortuary operations
Members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) mobilized in April to assist the state’s medical examiners with mortuary operations amidst the COVID-19 response. The team’s primary task is to assist the medical...
“Active Streets” to provide more safe recreational spaces for Milwaukee residents during pandemic
City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced a joint initiative on May 8 to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running. Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and...
Japanese American National Museum says Justice Bradley’s reference to Korematsu case is offensive
Norman Y. Mineta, Board of Trustees Chair for the Japanese American National Museum, released a statement on May 8 in response to a comment made by Justice Rebecca Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, comparing the “Safer at Home” order by Governor Tony Evers to...
Army veteran Arvin McCray goes home after a 50-day ordeal fighting COVID-19 to stay alive
The last thing Arvin McCray remembered was waving goodbye to his sister. Doctors did not think he would live through the night. Or the night after that. For 18 days, the Army Veteran was sedated and on a ventilator as his body tried fighting the coronavirus despite...
Milwaukee County passes ordinance to improve public health by advancing racial equity
Milwaukee County officials announced the signing of an ordinance that commits to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities on April 29. The ordinance was presented by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia...
No going “back to normal” for Milwaukee’s black community after COVID-19
Opportunity Wisconsin and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) hosted a virtual conversation with United States Congresswoman Gwen Moore on April 29 to discuss how COVID-19’s impact on Milwaukee’s African American community has been exacerbated by years of...
Rise and Thrive: A “Lives in Landscape” Series – Journeying Through Forgiveness
This multi-part editorial series was based on the “Rise and Thrive: A Lives in Landscape Exhibition” created by Milwaukee artist Brianna Joy Seipel. The project was produced in partnership with LOTUS Legal Clinic and the Untold Stories program....
Why We Stay Home: A free book on coronavirus for children of color
Two medical students recently wrote an illustrated children’s book about coronavirus, to help parents of color communicate with their children about why so many families across the nation have been staying home. The market for children’s picture books has...
Wisconsin school children to get temporary food benefits under student lunch program extension
In a COVID-free world, more than 400,000 Wisconsin children receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program while attending school. To ensure that those same students continue to have access to nutritious meals while staying safer at home...
