Stories tagged: "BIPOC communities"

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This Milwaukee Woman Has Made It Her Job to Help You Take Care Of You

Being a queer woman of color with a self-care business on the southside of Milwaukee has been a struggle for 25-year-old Amira White.

Cherita Booker Cherita Booker May 17, 2023 4:43 pm CDT
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Small Business Spotlight Why Should You Give A Damn? These Wisconsin Podcasters Will Let You Know.

After the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed, these Milwaukee natives felt compelled to speak out and lead some tough conversations–so they started a podcast called “Why Should You Give a Damn,” which is available for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart Radio, and more.

Cherita Booker Cherita Booker April 21, 2023 4:13 pm CDT
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Small Business Spotlight What It’s Really Like to Be a Working Black Artist in Wisconsin 

“I never know if I am being asked to be a part of something out of white guilt or because I’ve earned it,” said Brooklyn Doby, owner of B. Denae Artistry and the subject of this Small Business Spotlight.

Cherita Booker Cherita Booker February 10, 2023 4:37 pm CST
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Our Wisconsin How To Celebrate Black History Month With Milwaukee Film All Month

There are many ways to observe Black History Month– from supporting Black-owned businesses to donating to anti-racism charities. One organization will help you do that through art.

Cherita Booker Cherita Booker February 7, 2023 3:49 pm CST
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BIPOC 20 Black Men & Women Who Shaped Wisconsin History

From the first slaves fighting for freedom to the modern day leaders rallying for change, Black people have positively and permanently changed the Badger state. This Black History Month, we're sharing their stories.

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey January 23, 2023 12:26 pm CST

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Politics Democrats Demand Ouster of Elections Commission Official for Bragging About Suppressing Voters of Color

Bob Spindell, chair of the 4th Congressional District Republican Party, said he won’t quit despite the uproar over an email he sent celebrating reduced Black and Hispanic turnout in Milwaukee.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow January 20, 2023 4:03 pm CST
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Our Wisconsin 3 Ways to Support Wisconsin’s Latino Population Before Hispanic Heritage Month Ends

Latino or not, here are three ways you can observe Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 before it ends!

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey October 6, 2022 4:11 pm CDT