The battle for Milwaukee’s black vote

Two years into Joe Biden’s presidency, the rift between the political camps in the US remains deep. Now midterm elections are around the corner. The Republican Party is confident, while the Democrats fear they’ll lose ground – including in Wisconsin.

Over the past few years, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has emerged as a battleground in American politics. In the 2020 elections, the city’s Black community played a decisive role in Joe Biden’s victory. However, as the midterm elections approach, both parties have stepped up their campaigns to win over voters. Will the Democrats be able to maintain their momentum, or will the Republicans gain ground in a bitterly divided country? Find out in this documentary by Sumi Somaskanda.