In Milwaukee, hotels like the Iron Horse, Potowatomi and the Pfister, all closed early on in the pandemic. They're not alone. Trish Pugal, interim CEO of the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association said at the start of the pandemic, 18,000 hotel and lodging employees were furloughed. She said that number likely has increased significantly. "Approximately 40 percent … [Read more...] about The hotel industry, like so many others, is doing everything it can to stay viable during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Gov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses
On Monday, May 11, 2020 Gov. Tony Evers announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency Order #36, signed Monday, May 11, 2020, by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary- designee Andrea Palm, allows all stand-alone or stripmall based … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses
Sit this one out
There is a storm brewing in the USA. On April 24, 2020 Wisconsin had one of the biggest protests against stay at home orders because of COVID 19 in the country. The political lines are being drawn over the COVID 19 pandemic. Many of these lines will be etched into the psyche of the USA long after the pandemic passes. African Americans have to be careful not to be drawn into the … [Read more...] about Sit this one out
If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
By now, it has become abundantly clear that black people have suffered disproportionate mortality due to COVID-19. For example, in Chicago, while blacks made up 42 percent of cases, they were 56 percent of the deaths in a recent analysis. In my city of Washington DC, blacks were most recently about 50 percent of COVID-19 diagnoses but represented almost 80 percent of the … [Read more...] about If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
Coronavirus in WI: Your current COVID-19 fact sheet
The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,382 on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. There have been 341 deaths statewide. More than 80,000 people have tested negative. The Milwaukee County coronavirus dashboard showed 3,360 positive cases and 195 deaths related to the coronavirus in the county as of Tuesday afternoon. As of Monday, the DHS website noted … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in WI: Your current COVID-19 fact sheet
Social distancing at home? Educational tips to help keep your kids occupied
Due to the growing concerns around coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many school across the nation are temporarily closed. While you are at home with your family, you may be wondering how to keep your children occupied. The good news is, there are plenty of free online resources to keep them busy with creative educational games and activities. With COVID-19 keeping us socially … [Read more...] about Social distancing at home? Educational tips to help keep your kids occupied
Gov. Evers announces expanded opportunities for certain nonessential businesses
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 27, 2020, that another turn of the dial in expanding allowed operations for nonessential businesses, providing even more opportunities for businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. The Emergency Order, signed Monday, April 27, 2020, by Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary- designee Andrea Palm, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces expanded opportunities for certain nonessential businesses
Black Arts Fest MKE announces cancellation amid COVID-19 pandemic
In a statement released on Thursday, April 23, 2020, Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced the cancellation of its August 1, 2020 festival at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Final decision to cancel comes after careful consideration of the mounting health concerns and community hardships arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: "We recognize that the Safer at Home mandates may … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE announces cancellation amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin needs 600 contact tracers
State making progress on hiring and training, but still short of 1,000-person goal. Expanding contact tracing is one of six key criteria identified in Governor Tony Evers' Badger Bounce Back plan. The process, intended to contain the spread of a disease, is used to identify past contacts and alert people that they should be tested. “Contact tracing is nothing new to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin needs 600 contact tracers
Pastor Jamal Bryant pens open letter on Black churches’ roles during a pandemic
Outspoken Atlanta mega-church leader Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pens open letter discussing the Black churches' role during the COVID-19 pandemic Pastor Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, recently penned an open letter discussing the role of the Black church during the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps that he … [Read more...] about Pastor Jamal Bryant pens open letter on Black churches’ roles during a pandemic