Stifling free speech: Blacks targeted with curfew tickets in wake of Wisconsin’s racial justice protests
The envelope looked like any other that arrived in the mail, but Jared Cain said he felt violated after looking inside. He saw a ticket for breaking the curfew Milwaukee adopted to regulate protests after a May 25 murder in Minneapolis seen around the world: When...
Wausau’s refusal to deal with racism is just the latest example that hate does have a place in America
“Hate has no place in America.” So tweeted President Joe Biden, when he announced that he would sign new legislation to address the rising tide of racist hate crimes against people of Asian descent in the United States. Biden’s claim is, of course, a fantasy – or,...
Another manifestation of hate: Racists NBA fans and the fear of calling them out
“You can see that people just feel very entitled out here. They paid for their tickets – great, I’m grateful that they’re coming in to watch a great performance. But we’re not at the theater. We’re not throwing tomatoes and other random...
Defined by its delusions: How the Republican Party became the greatest danger to American Democracy
The greatest danger to American democracy right now is not coming from Russia, China, or North Korea. It is coming from the Republican Party. Only 25 percent of voters self-identify as Republican, the GOP’s worst showing against Democrats since 2012 and sharply down...
Milwaukee celebrates Pride Month with rainbow-themed transit vehicles and LGBTQ+ public art
Leaders from Milwaukee joined with area residents to kick off Pride Month, and unveil several initiatives that celebrated the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, which marked the beginning of the modern movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans.
Pride flag raised at Wisconsin State Capitol for third year to recognize contributions by LGBTQ+ community
Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #120 on June 1, ordering that the Rainbow Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Rainbow Pride flag began flying over the East Wing of the State...
Transgender youth struggled for access to treatment decades before the political obstacles of today
By Jules Gill-Peterson, Associate Professor of English and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, University of Pittsburgh In 1942, a 17-year-old transgender girl named Lane visited a doctor in her Missouri hometown with her parents. Lane had known that she was...
Jumpst(ART) Downtown: New community art campaign spreads positivity to reanimate public spaces
Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 launched Jumpst(ART) Downtown on May 27, a new summer campaign designed to reanimate downtown’s parks and sidewalks with visual and performing arts. The initiative brings and infusion of arts and culture to the downtown area over the summer....
Milwaukee Film expands “Minority Health Film Festival” under the new name “Cultures & Communities Festival”
Milwaukee Film announced on May 19 that its annual Minority Health Film Festival would be renamed to Cultures & Communities Festival (C&C Fest), presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. Taking place September 6 to...
An Anti-Hate Anthem: The Linda Lindas go viral with their teen punk song “Racist, Sexist Boy”
The Los Angeles Public Library kicked off its celebration of AAPI Heritage Month on May 4, featuring its “TEENtastic Tuesdays” with a performance from a local youth band The Linda Lindas. But it was not until a couple weeks later that their set exploded over social...
John Afton: Descendants honor first veteran buried at Wood National Cemetery on 150th anniversary
Members of C.K. Pier Badger Camp #1 and descendants of John Afton gathered on May 22 to honor him on the 150th anniversary of his death. Pvt. Afton was the first veteran buried at Wood National Cemetery. He served in the 7th Michigan Cavalry, led by 23-year-old Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer, and was captured at Gettysburg.
Restoration of a national treasure: Grand opening of Soldiers Home returns site to the service of veterans
The Alexander Company celebrated the grand opening and dedication of six buildings on May 27 at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home campus, a monumental milestone marking the completion of a complex, decade-long preservation and rehabilitation project achieved through the collaboration of organizations nationwide.
