Rick Banks

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

Meet The New Leader of the Milwaukee Food Council

Solana Patterson-Ramos brings focus on systems, with a side of fun, to growing organization.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Local Black History You Should Know

Including Marvin Pratt, Heal the Hood and the Young, Black & Opinionated podcast.

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America endorses Darrin Madison Jr.

DSA slate of candidates now includes three candidates on two boards

Our Demand Has Not Changed!

MKE Black Announces New Executive Director

Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime

Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.

Community Groups Propose Changes

Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.

Mayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police

We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.

Community Trust in Police Is Broken

Activists say police profiling and violence in communities of color must stop.

Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD

Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.

Can Police Be Defunded?

Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.

Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?

Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.

Voter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names

State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.

Low-income Communities are Hard Hit by COVID-19

Local African-American leaders lament the effect of COVID-19 on their communities.

Some Wore Masks, Some Didn’t

Long lines at city’s polling places discourage many who walk away.

Both Parties Court City’s Black Voters

After low Milwaukee turnout in 2016 presidential election, both parties seeking support of black voters.

BLOC endorses Rebecca Kiefer in race for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

New App Promotes Black Entrepreneurs

MKE Black promotes African American-owned businesses, startups.

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities announces slate of endorsements

Contribution to Alex Brower of $100

Stunned Council Grills FPC Director

"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.

St. Joe’s Should Sign Community Benefits Agreement

Ascension's non-profit hospital is last such institution on North Side and services are badly needed.

Contribution to Alex Brower of $200

Contribution to Alex Brower of $100

Barrett Kicks Off 2020 Budget Process

Numbers are daunting. City between a rock and a hard place when it comes to finances.

City Advancing Riverwest Bike Boulevards

Open house in Riverwest to discuss proposal planned for July 11th.

The Fight Against Medical Redlining

Ascension's threat to downsize St. Joseph’s Hospital will leave city’s black population under served.

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Candidates for Common Council

Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.

Democratic Candidate Guide

Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.

A Home Built for Entertaining

Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.

Edgar Lin Endorses Rick Banks for State Assembly

"I am honored to receive Edgar’s endorsement."

Milwaukee DSA Supports Rick Banks for State Assembly, District 16

Among the candidates running in the Democratic Primary, Rick stands out for his commitment to building working-class power.

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization

8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin

SE WI NORML to hold 8th annual march to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee

Riverwest Bike Boulevard Gets Thumbs Up

Most attending public meeting support slowing traffic on N. Fratney and E. Wright streets.

Credit Union Targets Riverwest, Harambee

Serving 53212 zip code, credit union elects board, seeks state approval.

17th Year On 17th Street

Walnut Way’s annual Harvest Day street festival celebrates 17th “Golden Birthday.”

Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

ACRE, established in 2005, works to increase diversity in development arena

ACRE Welcomes New Class of Minority Leaders for Successful Futures in Real Estate Development

Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) aims to change the face of development in Milwaukee

Soul Food Success

Daddy’s Soul Food and Grille, a success on N. 27th St., will open second location in Harambee neighborhood.

How to Strengthen City Neighborhoods

Social service leaders hope new partnerships lead to stronger neighborhoods.

Edgar Lin Endorsed by Two Leading Milwaukee Newspapers

Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race Continue to Rack up Endorsements

Effort to Create Harambee Improvement District

Neighborhood Improvement District would give grants to homeowners to make repairs, upgrades.

Housing Fair Offers Home Buyers Advice

More than 40 experts from city and non-profits were at 5th annual fair.

Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty

State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.

New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City

Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.

Community Works to Reclaim Park

Harambee neighborhood organizers looking for ideas to improve park at Burleigh and MLK Dr.