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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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 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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‘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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#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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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 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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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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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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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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#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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#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’ 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 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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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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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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‘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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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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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 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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