Gwen Moore Is Focused On The Future
Despite the devastating blow the coronavirus has delivered, the eight-term Congresswoman is optimistic about the future that lies in its wake.
Wisconsin Attorney Arrested After Spitting In Black Protester’s Face
Wisconsin attorney Stephanie Rapkin was arrested and charged twice over the weekend for assaulting demonstrators who were peacefully protesting.
At Least 36 People Tested Positive For COVID-19 Following Wisconsin Primary Election
Wisconsin went through with in-person voting on April 7 for its primary election in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Held Its Primary Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic, Black Voters Describe The Impact
ESSENCE spoke to some of Wisconsin’s Black voters about the frustration and anger they felt between having to choose between their vote and their health.
Liberal Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race In Triumphant Upset
Jill Karofsky beat conservative incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat in a big win for Democrats.
Democratic National Convention Postponed To August Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
The Democratic National Convention which was scheduled to begin on July 13 in Milwaukee, Wis. has now been moved to the week of August 17.
Milwaukee Family Seeks Justice After Shooting Death Of 17-Year-Old Teen By Police
Alvin Cole, 17, was shot five times by a Wauwatosa police officer after he allegedly fired a shot and fled.
From Madison To Miss Black USA: How Growing Up In The Midwest Prepared TaKema Balentine For Her Throne
Balentine is the first Miss Black USA from the LGBTQ community and from Wisconsin to ever reign. She says each of her identities played a role in helping her win.
Community Designs Permanent Home For Progress Center For Black Women
The new Progress Center for Black Women in Madison, Wisconsin, will be a 10,000 square feet oasis.
Black Woman Wrongly Arrested At Gun Point Files Lawsuit Claiming Racial Profiling
Robin Anderson was in a different model car, with very different license plates, when police violently confronted her as a robbery suspect.
