James M. Ferguson, II, first became politically active several years ago after a 15-year-old student he had been counseling called him from jail. “I knew he was not a criminal,” Ferguson said. “He had suffered a psychotic episode at school after being triggered by a teacher unaware. Teachers were not equipped to deal with mental health issues. He wound up at Lincoln Hills … [Read more...] about James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
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VP candidate Kamala Harris makes Milwaukee her first campaign stop
Sen. Kamala D. Harris visited Milwaukee on Monday, September 7, 2020 for her first in-person campaign stop since being named the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, highlighting the campaign's continued convergence on Wisconsin, the epicenter of ongoing protests against police violence and a state President Trump won by fewer than 30,000 votes in 2016. Hours after Vice … [Read more...] about VP candidate Kamala Harris makes Milwaukee her first campaign stop
Meet Tim Rogers candidate for U.S. Congressional District 4
Hi, my name is Tim Rogers. I have been in the city of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. I have my roots in this city and I have watched it being taken down by tradition and the conditioning of the Milwaukee voter. The conditioning of the voter who votes for the Democratic progressive systemic machine and is never taught that the machine is their enemy. The system that gives you … [Read more...] about Meet Tim Rogers candidate for U.S. Congressional District 4
Get to know Ozell Cox: Republican candidate for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature
Not long ago lifelong Milwaukee resident Ozell Cox filed to run as a Republican for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature, because he believed that his hometown was not providing its residents with sufficient economic opportunities or essential goods and services such as quality grocery stores, department stores, movie theaters and hospitals to mention … [Read more...] about Get to know Ozell Cox: Republican candidate for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature
California Sen. Kamala Harris headlines campaign rally for Tammy Baldwin
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin was joined by U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), at a rally at Milwaukee's Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. And there was certainly plenty of buzz as someone in the crowd shouted to Harris: "Run for president." Harris responded: "Thank you. But I'm here for Tammy." Harris is Baldwin's fifth Democratic Senate … [Read more...] about California Sen. Kamala Harris headlines campaign rally for Tammy Baldwin
City leader Kalan R. Haywood announces candidacy for Wisconsin 16th assembly district
During an uprising of young people across the country, Milwaukee’s own Kalan R. Haywood announced today that he will step forward and declares his candidacy for the state assembly. “Our future is no longer at the mercy of stale politics and self-serving solutions,” said Haywood. “Together we must connect the wisdom of our elders and the zeal and innovation of our young … [Read more...] about City leader Kalan R. Haywood announces candidacy for Wisconsin 16th assembly district
‘Heal the Hood’ campaign working to build a brighter future
Pastors United has continued to meet on Thursdays to dialogue and discuss where they are in the community and what concerns need to be addressed in the Milwaukee area and within the congregations. At last Thursday’s meeting, was a young man, Ajamou Butler, who presented to the audience his viewpoint on how young people in the community were feeling about situations that are … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ campaign working to build a brighter future