From the marathon of dialysis treatments to the uncertainty of multiple transplants, Saryea Murchison shares her journey with kidney failure.
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OPINION: The real reason why critical race theory is under attack
Dr. Javier Tapia traces the history of critical race theory, as well as the recent backlash against it.
OPINION: The ugly truth: Students need to see themselves in their country’s history even if it makes privileged critics uncomfortable
We need to be OK with having uncomfortable conversations about unpleasant topics. We have to recognize that there may not be any easy answers or fast resolution to societal and systemic problems. That doesn’t mean we don’t try.
OPINION: Don’t say you love my Milwaukee if you are afraid of crossing the 16th Street Viaduct
To the people most offended by the idea of Milwaukee being called “terrible,” I have this to say: If you care about Milwaukee, you need to care about the Amani and Clarke Square neighborhoods the same way you care about the lakefront.
OPINION: As Milwaukee gears up for its 50th celebration of Juneteenth Day, let’s separate fact from fiction
While it may be the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that freed African Americans, let us continue to observe Juneteenth Day as our day of reflection and freedom, acknowledging that we still have a long way yet to go.
OPINION: How the March with Pride for #BlackLivesMatter forever changed me and my community
The March with Pride for #BlackLivesMatter brought hope that I had started to lose. It brought a sense of being proud to represent not only our LGBTQ+ community, but most important, my BLACK community under this beautiful umbrella.
OPINION: Our community should decide how $400 million in COVID recovery money is spent. Period.
We cannot be committed to equity if we are not honest about how the usual decisions have furthered the wealth, health and opportunity gaps within a majority Black and brown city. Black and brown folks should be valued.
One year later: Milwaukeeans reflect on change since George Floyd’s death
After a year of tumult and protest following the death of George Floyd, community members reflect on what’s changed and what work remains.
OPINION: Milwaukee post-pandemic: ‘There is no going back to the old “normal,” and nobody should want to’
Writer Frank Schneiger believes Milwaukee cannot return to the status quo of life before the pandemic and offers eight assumptions for a better, healthier, more peaceful community.
OPINION: My ‘leap of faith’: Why I’m running for Miss Wisconsin
I am running for Miss Wisconsin because winning this prize will help me further my journey to create change in Milwaukee.
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