daniel thompson; mind; thoughts; george floyd; floyd; derek chauvin; chauvin; mind; thoughts; daniel thompson; kenosha

First 5 steps ‘Inside the Mind of Daniel Thompson’

KENOSHA ⏤ Since August, a good number of people have heard the name “Daniel Thompson”, some have come to know the journalist, and few have

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racial equity; racial equity commission; resolution; kenosha county

County Executive Committee moves amended resolution creating Racial Equity Commission forward

KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Tuesday night, the Kenosha County Executive Committee gave its approval to a resolution creating the county’s Racial Equity Commission. The Racial Equity

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kenosha; police; disappointment;kenosha police; miskinis; police chief; kenosha; shooting; stabbing; miskinis; shooting; kenosha police; kenosha; uptown observer; kenosha journalist

Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis: ‘I am extremely disappointed’

KENOSHA ⏤ Monday afternoon, Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis voiced his extreme disappointment with recent events in the city of Kenosha. In particular, Miskinis addressed

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protest; "enough is enough"; arrest; arrests; kcsd; kenosha county sheriff; wisconsin 7

‘Enough is Enough’: Activists protest police brutality; KCSD releases statement on arrests

KENOSHA ⏤ A peaceful Sunday march and protest eventually ended in Kenosha County deputies placing three notable community leaders under arrest at the Kenosha Public

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linton; jon linton let's be better human; kenosha; minneapolis

#HumanityCenteredSaturday: ‘Let’s Be Better Humans’ with Jon Linton in Kenosha

KENOSHA ⏤ I first met and talked to Jon Linton, founder of “Let’s Be Better Humans”, shortly after the police shooting of Jacob Blake in

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daniel thompson; mind; thoughts; george floyd; floyd; derek chauvin; chauvin; mind; thoughts; daniel thompson; kenosha

Inside the Mind of Daniel Thompson: Thoughts on justice, Floyd

KENOSHA ⏤ I decided to record my initial thoughts following the guilty verdicts returned against Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd. Because I feel like

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art

Art Scene: A walk through Kenosha Creative Space’s ‘Art + Protest’ exhibit

KENOSHA ⸺ Black lives are still an important topic in conversation and in art in the city of Kenosha ⏤ regardless of who believes they

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wisconsin 7

Observer On The Scene: Wisconsin 7 finish 22-day fast, promise continued push for green energy

KENOSHA ⏤ On Friday, the group known as the Wisconsin 7 finished a 22-day fast to pressure the state Legislature to pass Gov. Tony Evers’

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miskinis; police chief; kenosha police; kenosha;

Chief Miskinis updates community on efforts to arrest August rioters

KENOSHA ⸺ Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis gave an update on his department’s efforts to arrest those who participated in riots in the city in

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coalition

Kenosha coalition to host discussion on racism in faith communities March 25

KENOSHA ⏤ Next week, the Kenosha Coalition for Dismantling Racism will co-lead another “Courageous Conversation” ⏤ this time focusing on racism in faith communities. The

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owens

#HumanityCenteredSaturday: A leader walks into a barbershop …

Alvin owens serves community with ‘collective’ KENOSHA ⏤ Known for his amazing haircuts and involvement in local activism supporting communities of color, Alvin D. Owens

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stories; mix; saturday morning mix

#SaturdayMorningMix: A fast, a law enforcement grant and an amazing voice lead local stories

KENOSHA ⏤ Good morning, Kenosha. It’s another Saturday, which means another mix of Observer stories from the week. This article sponsored by Valerie Douglas for KUSD

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wisconsin 7

‘Wisconsin 7’ kick off 22-day fast in Kenosha to support climate initiatives

KENOSHA ⏤ The group now known as the “Wisconsin 7” took their last bites before starting a 22-day fast on Thursday, March 4, to support

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wisconsin 6

Wisconsin 6 to take last bites Thursday at Grace before 22-day fast

KENOSHA ⏤ While fasting in Biblical context mostly pertained to seeking something from God, the Wisconsin 6 are using it in the hopes of attaining

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Bennett;activism; civil unrest; guardians of the year; uptown observer; kenosha; kenosha journalist

Local leader to take part in ‘Trace the Line’ panel

KENOSHA ⏤ Kenoshan Porche Bennett-Bey will serve as a panelist at an event drawing Midwest leaders together to talk about moving forward in 2021. The

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committee; meetings; county board; kenosha county; uptown observer; kenosha journalist

Tonight’s county meetings (Feb. 3, 2021)

Racial Equity Work Group, Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ County Board supervisors will hold meetings tonight in two groups ⏤ one focusing

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community; love; building hope; kenosha; kenosha journalist; uptown observer

‘We need more love in this community’

‘Building Hope’ panelists discuss changing roles in 2020 unrest, hopes for 2021 KENOSHA ⸺ “We need more love in this community.” After an hour-and-a-half-long conversation,

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reaching out

Tonight’s events: ‘Reaching Out’ debut and Kenosha County Racial Equity Work Group meeting

‘Reaching Out’ event to share United Way resources Tonight at 5 p.m. the United Way of Kenosha County will be reviewing resources available to the

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district attorney; kenosha county; jacob blake; kenosha journalist; uptown observer

Kenosha County DA will not charge officers in Blake shooting, details evidence

KENOSHA — On Jan. 5, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced KPD officer Rusten Sheskey would not be charged in shooting Jacob Blake in

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kenosha; civil unrest; kenosha journalist; uptown observer

Kenosha announces road closures ahead of Jacob Blake shooting ruling; Evers authorizes 500 National Guard

KENOSHA ⏤ The city has closed portions of local roadways, specifically those surrounding the Kenosha County Courthouse ahead of the impending ruling on the Jacob Blake shooting.

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