On March 10, 2025, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Population Health Sciences Monday Seminar featured Rutgers University Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Rina Bliss to present on genetic and social research that have perpetuated racial categories and stereotypes.
On February 27, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and a coalition of community partners hosted an Black Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This event features policy focused discussions and workshops on issues affecting Black Wisconsinites. Coverage includes a panel discussion featuring: Pastor Walter Lanier, Progressive Baptist Church Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones, Nurse Scientist […]
On February 18, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference celebrating the life of the Honorable Vel Phillips.
On February 4, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus sponsored the Black History Month Kickoff celebration. Speakers include: Sen. Dora Drake – WLBC Chair Darrielle Fair – MC Channel 27 News Reporter Lt. Governor Sarah Rodriquez Clayborn Benson – Founder and Leader of Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum Pastor Radontae Ashford Rep. Supreme Moore […]
On January 20, 2025, the 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute and ceremony was held at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
On August 13, 2024, Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted Nancy Hernandez, president of the Hispanic Collaborative, originators of the Well-Being Index, and Angela Adams, Interim president of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee to share the most recent data related to the health, wealth, education, employment and quality of life of our Latino and […]
On July 31, 2024, the Wisconsin Public Education Network hosted their 10th annual Summer Summit. Coverage features the morning meeting with the following speakers: Mat Thompson, Principal, La Follette High School Nichelle Nichols, President, MMSD School Board Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent, Madison Metropolitan School District Welcome Address: Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly – WHY WE’RE […]
On July 27, 2024, the Boys and Girl Club of Dane County sponsored an event in honor of Vel Phillips that included the unveiling of her sculpture on South Hamilton Capitol walkway. This marks the first outdoor sculpture of an African American woman to reside on the grounds of any U.S. state capitol. Vel Phillips’ […]
On May 17, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SCOWIS: Ballot Drop Boxes Senate Session Wrap Task Force Bill on Missing, Murdered Girls VP Harris Visits Milwaukee WisGOP Convention Preview
On May 17, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SCOWIS: Ballot Drop Boxes Senate Session Wrap Task Force Bill on Missing, Murdered Girls VP Harris Visits Milwaukee WisGOP Convention Preview
On May 16, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs and community partners held a news conference on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force Legislation, Assembly Bill 615/Senate Bill 568. Speakers include: Greg Jones, President of the Dane County Chapter of the NAACP; First Vice President of the Wisconsin State Conference of Branches Chief […]
