Stories tagged: "diversity"

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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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Courts Baldwin an Enthusiastic Yes, Johnson a Silent No as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Confirmed to the US Supreme Court

Wisconsin's Republican senator had previously voted for Judge Jackson’s nomination to a federal judgeship.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow April 7, 2022 2:29 pm CDT
Housing La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Teacher Jesus Avila leads his class in a traditional Aztec drumming performance. The charter school is just one of the many educational missions of La Casa de Esperanza, a nonprofit that has served the Waukesha community for more than 50 years. (Photo by Cara Spoto)
Housing La Casa de Esperanza Has Served the Hispanic Community in Waukesha For Much Longer Than a Lot of People Might Think

Agency has served the Latino Community and others in need for more than 50 years

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto October 19, 2021 11:01 am CDT
Commentary The Cedarburg School District covered up this mural in Webster Middle School because, it claimed, the mural didn't represent "all members of our school community" and the students didn't get final approval. (Photo via Webster Middle School/Facebook)
Commentary Commentary: Cedarburg’s School Mural Fiasco Shows Why We Need to Get Out of Our Bubbles

The district said the mural didn't represent "all members of our school community." But who was really left out?

Olivia Stern Olivia Stern August 20, 2021 12:27 pm CDT
Local Coverage Katie Rosenberg press conference
Local Coverage Wausau’s Mayor Turns a County’s Bitter Racial Debate Into a Positive Local Expression

County board member tells opponents of inclusiveness resolution, “Things are changing, whether we acknowledge it or not.”

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson May 19, 2021 5:21 pm CDT

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Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Government Helps/Hurts 10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration
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Social Justice ‘A Community For All’ Doesn’t Extend to Everyone in Some Parts of Wisconsin

Efforts to adopt measures endorsing inclusion spark opposition in Marathon County, other Wisconsin communities.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson May 18, 2021 5:59 pm CDT