Our new podcast series about the domestic violence comes out tomorrow. @raewithwords and I have spoken to dozens of people to better understand the scale of the problem and systematic failures. You can hear “Speaking of…The Missing Peace” wherever you get podcasts.
🌟 Spotlighting Alexandria Mack: award-winning @MilwPBS producer & #ShareHerNews star. From "Black Nouveau" segments to "Speaking Of…" podcast, she amplifies Milwaukee's narratives. 📺🎙️ A @UWMadison & @USC alum, her work is recognized by @NABJ, @MKEPressClub & beyond.
The trailer for "Speaking of...The Missing Peace," is out!
@MilwPBS podcast takes a deep dive on Milwaukee's domestic violence crisis, and what is being done to save lives & restore peace. By #IWMFgrantees Alexandria Mack and @ScottieMeyers ! Don't miss it https://t.co/3BOHjhArym
A few months ago, a group of @journalsentinel, @gbpressgazette and @postcrescent reporters joined forces to report on horrific conditions in Wisconsin's locked-down prisons.
I'm so proud of the breadth and depth of their coverage, which has already had impact. Here's a thread:
Asking follow up questions to a government agency in an effort to seek clarification, context and accuracy is NOT “gotcha journalism” . It just journalism and reporting. It’s a responsibility I and my colleagues take seriously.
In Wisconsin: "white households have a median wealth of $187,300 compared to $14,100 for Black households and $31,700 for Hispanic households."
Factors contributing to the racial wealth gap: unequal access to higher education and employment opportunities, residential segregation.
y’all have no respect for the ppl who make your life easier. the person making your morning coffee deserves a livable wage. the person stocking the groceries you buy deserves a livable wage. the person cleaning the restrooms in the office you work at deserves a livable wage.
Check out @raewithwords excellent @MilwPBS story about Black feminism after the March on Washington as we celebrate its 60th anniversary. You probably know about Jim Crow but are you familiar with the term Jane Crow? https://t.co/bPgQGGN9T5
any black founders wanna be on a reality show w @bet & @KevinHart4real to win a $250k investment in exchange for 5% of their $1M - $5M valued startup? 🎥
Michael Oher, subject of "The Blind Side," petitioned a court with allegations that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never adopted him, but rather tricked him into a signing a document making them his conservators and enriching themselves
https://t.co/it0cVVsy3z
Did Free Fathers Day Shoots to Children that lost their Father’s due to gun violence 🥹 Look at these Babies. Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to their Dads 🤍
Milwaukee PBS live at #Juneteenth today. Make sure to watch the “Black Nouveau” special tonight on channel 10 at 10 p.m. to see stories from today’s celebration. @raewithwords and @earlarms holding it down here.