UWM student's racist, homophobic video under investigation
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Cedarburg Webster Middle School mural will be removed by district
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Gender confirmation surgery for vets, VA moves to offer it
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando Saturday.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando Saturday.
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth ‘an independence day for Black people’
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, and hundreds came out to both watch and participate in this year’s celebrations.
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, and hundreds came out to both watch and participate in this year’s celebrations.
Illinois town cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations
The city of Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.
The city of Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.
Illinois governor signs bill making official titles more gender inclusive
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill to change "alderman," a word for elected district officials in the state, to "alderperson."
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill to change "alderman," a word for elected district officials in the state, to "alderperson."
'We were in shock': Florida couple fined for displaying small gay pride flag
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Milwaukee Juneteenth party back for 50th year, 'everybody is welcome'
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Milwaukee pride march, LGBTQ, BLM communities come together
Organizers of the March with Pride event said they wanted to let people know Black Lives Matter and pride are intertwined.
Organizers of the March with Pride event said they wanted to let people know Black Lives Matter and pride are intertwined.
Wauwatosa recruits minority teachers, staff
A group of Wauwatosa students is pushing for change and representation within the district. Members of the Black Student Union created a video to help recruit more teachers and staff of color.
A group of Wauwatosa students is pushing for change and representation within the district. Members of the Black Student Union created a video to help recruit more teachers and staff of color.
Biden Pentagon, State Department at odds over pride flag
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.