Content referencing Colin Kaepernick
Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin
A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month
Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Ben and Jerry’s Opening Third Ward Location
RNC will receive frosty reception as ice cream store opens July 14.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Ben & Jerry’s Coming to Third Ward
Ice cream producer will open first Milwaukee-area shop near N. Broadway and E. Chicago Street.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support
In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
The Arrogance of Aaron Rodgers
His deceitful, irresponsible handling of COVID-19 protocols has become a political issue.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Star Spangled Banner Has Links to Slavery
Which is why I voted against mandating its singing at sports events.
May 18th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Requires National Anthem Before Games
Republican legislator’s bill mandates anthem played in all taxpayer-funded facilities in state.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Police Response in Kenosha vs. U.S. Capitol
Who is the greater danger, BLM protesters or the armed mob trying to overturn election?
Jan 9th, 2021 by Angela Lang
The Mishaps of Mandela Barnes
The state’s first black lieutenant governor has a target on his back.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Senators, Too, Resist Honoring Kaepernick
They remove Milwaukee native and former NFL star from black history resolution, but won’t say why.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
Colin Kaepernick Helps City’s Non-Profits
Milwaukee native, 49ers quarterback wants to give $1 million to groups helping black teens.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Emmy A. Yates
