Wisconsin

Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah

Judge: Cop Can Be Charged For 2016 Killing

There is probable cause to criminally charge trigger-happy Wisconsin police officer Joseph Mensah, who has a history of killing suspects,…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
#TheBlackBallot Democrats Hold Unprecedented Virtual Convention From Milwaukee
#TheBlackBallot

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Launches Senate Bid

Running tough races his entire life, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes aims to make sure people have the tools and…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
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Jacob Blake Sues Officer Who Shot Him

Jacob Blake, a Wisconsin Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a white officer…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Joint Senate Hearing Examines January 6th Capitol Hill Attack

Ron Johnson Doubles Down On Racism In Op-Ed

On Monday The Wall Street Journal published Johnson's op-ed titled, “I Will Not be Silenced by the Left,” where he…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks

NBA's Bucks Unveil Initiative To Support Black Entrepreneurs

The Milwaukee Bucks recently unveiled an initiative designed to support Black business owners.
by NewsOne Staff
08.30.21
Jacob Blake

Jacob Blake Breaks Silence On 'GMA'

Nearly five months after he was left partially paralyzed, Blake publicly recounted the events of Aug. 23, where he was…
by Charise Frazier
08.30.21
Early Voting Begins In Swing State Of Wisconsin

Why Black Milwaukee Voters Deserve More Election Credit

Persuading Black voters to vote despite the pandemic — coupled with the same obstacles that kept Black voting down in…
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Watch
08.31.21
City of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala 2018 - Inside

Jay-Z Covers Legal Fees For Wisconsin Protesters

Jay-Z posted bail and covered legal fees for individuals on the frontlines fighting for justice for Alvin Cole.
by NewsOne Staff
09.01.21
Two police officers behind crime scene tape

Wisconsin Cop Won’t Face Charges In Mall Shooting…

Officer Joseph Mensah, who has shot and killed two others before Alvin Cole, was recommended to be fired by an…
by D.L. Chandler
09.01.21
Toronto Raptors v Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell Donates $45K To Jacob Blake’s Children

NBA star Donovan Mitchell donated $45,000 to an education fund for Jacob Blake’s children.
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.21
Althea Bernstein

Racists Light Black Woman Driver On Fire: Police

Althea Bernstein suffered serious burns on her face and neck after a group of racist white men called the Black…
by NewsOne Staff
09.07.21
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Calls Wisconsin's Primary A 'Sh*t Show'

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Calls Primary A 'Sh*t Show'

The politician blames Supreme Court rulings for the hectic in-person voting in the state.
by Royce Dunmore
09.08.21
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Wisconsin In-Person Primary Endangers Black Voters More

The decision to hold in-person voting for Wisconsin's primary could exacerbate the state's alarming disproportionate rate at which Black people…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.08.21
Phew, that was a tough workout

Black Women’s Wellness Center Opens In Wisconsin

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness recently made history by opening Dane County’s first health and wellness center designed for…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.21
Today - Season 68

Kidpreneur Uses Crochet Business For A Global Impact

12-year-old entrepreneur Jonah Larson has used his crochet company to drive social impact.
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.21
Ex-Felons Register To Vote Under Florida's New Law

Voter Suppression In Real-Time

Voters in Georgia and Wisconsin need to act fast if they want to participate in the 2020 election, according to…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
US-CRIME-ATTACK

Black Pastors Who Were Racially Profiled Speak Out

They had a flat tire but were asked if they had guns and drugs.
by NewsOne Staff
08.28.18
Activists Protest Paul Ryan During Visit To Harlem Success Academy In NYC

Paul Ryan Shouted Down In Harlem

Not only were the protesters incensed about the recently passed “Obamacare” repeal, but about charter schools in mostly black communities…
by Angela Bronner Helm
05.10.17
Donald Trump holds a Caucus night rally in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Strict Voter ID Laws Gave Trump The Election:…

Three states—Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania—gave Trump the electoral college advantage that won him the presidency. He won Wisconsin by a…
by Angela Bronner Helm
05.10.17
Sources: Texas cop in viral video gave up promotion for right to appeal suspension

FWPD Drops Charges Against Jacqueline Craig

The Fort Worth Police Department will drop charges against Jacqueline Craig and Brea Hymond.
by NewsOne Staff
04.05.18
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