Stories tagged: "UW-Eau Claire"

Social Justice FILE - Martin Luther King, Jr. crosses the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., heading to the capitol in Montgomery on March 21, 1965. (AP Photo/File)
Social Justice Activists Want You to Remember All of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Messages—Even the Hard Ones

As the push for racial equality continues, those leading the fights against injustice want us to dig deeper, and think about how we all can improve the future for Black Americans.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 14, 2022 5:29 pm CST
Elections (Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Elections Persistent 2020 Election Lies by Local Republican Parties Pose ‘Extremely Troubling’ Issues

A year after the consequences were realized in the Jan. 6 insurrection, local political parties are still spreading lies on Facebook.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 7, 2022 3:55 pm CST
Economy Gov. Tony Evers announces $59.5 million in grant funds for 12 projects in Wisconsin to address the state's workforce challenges. The announcement occurred at UW-Eau Claire, which will receive $9.4 million to address worker shortages in health care, education, and social services. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Economy Evers Puts $60M in COVID Relief Toward Workforce Development

A dozen projects across Wisconsin will get funding, from Eau Claire to Kenosha, under Evers’ plan for the money.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson December 14, 2021 4:17 pm CST
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Social Justice ‘Accountability, Not Justice’: Black Leaders Say Chauvin Verdict Is Far From Enough

Police reform advocates cite ongoing frustrations, vow to “use this as a stepping stone” toward equality.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski Julian Emerson Julian Emerson April 21, 2021 4:50 pm CDT
Social Justice Students taking part in the UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in January 2020. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Thesing-Ritter)
Social Justice Eau Claire Educators Who Lead Civil Rights Program Draw Parallels to Today

UW-Eau Claire civil rights program seeks to change views through education, experiences.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 14, 2021 9:22 am CST

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Milwaukee about the Biden administration's lead pipe and paint remediation efforts. (Screenshot via C-SPAN) Infrastructure ‘Moral Imperative’: Harris Talks Lead Remediation in Milwaukee
Senate President Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) speaks during a press conference unveiling a Republican legislative package that would make it harder to access unemployment benefits and BadgerCare. GOP lawmakers claimed the bills will help address the worker shortage. (Screenshot via WisEye) Economy Public Assistance Would Be Harder to Access Under GOP Bills
Graphic via Desirée Tapia Healthcare Health Insurance Sign-Ups Hit New Record in Wisconsin During Biden’s First Year
State Capitol dome interior Elections Years After Stripping the Office of Its Powers, GOP Sees Secretary of State as Key to Controlling Elections