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Read an excerpt from new book centered on Milwaukee musician Klassik
Press Release

Read an excerpt from new book centered on Milwaukee musician Klassik

Ahead of his Summer Solstice performance and Juneteenth, travel back to the summer of 2020 and the creation of his song “Black Holiday.”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake

“I Am Tired of Talk”

Murphy’s Law: 12 Takeaways on DNC Day One
Murphy’s Law

12 Takeaways on DNC Day One

Milwaukee was all but invisible. The format rocked, but Michelle disappointed.

Democrats Underscore Long Road Ahead in Fight for Racial Justice
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Democrats Underscore Long Road Ahead in Fight for Racial Justice

Mayor Muriel Bowser, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Floyd family call for reflection and reckoning in convention segment “We the People Demand Racial Justice”

Democrats Announce Highlights from Opening Night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention: Uniting America  Monday Night’s Theme is “We the People”
Resolution requiring MPD members to issue business cards to be before the Council
Op Ed: UWM Must Take Student Protests Seriously
Op Ed

UWM Must Take Student Protests Seriously

No, Betsy Schoeller shouldn’t be fired. But broader student concerns must be addressed.

MKE County: Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
MKE County

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree

Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree

With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice

Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice

“I need this country to be better for my children.”

City Hall: Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
City Hall

Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy

Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.

Ald. Stamper to introduce “I can’t breathe” resolution
Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."

Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Death of George Floyd