By Ana Martinez-Ortiz What does it mean to be a hero? To be a hero is to have determination and spirit and grit, it’s the ability to lead the crowd through triumphs and losses and the … Read Full Article
Get to know tocotrienols: Your brain will thank you later!
By Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS You know that vitamin C helps boost your immune system, and vitamin A supports your vision. What if there were a naturally occurring letter vitamin that supports your brain health? Further, what if the federal government … Read Full Article
Trump vs. Comey: Who’s More Reprehensible?
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young It’s on! The war of words and character assassination between Donald Trump and James Comey has heated up considerably, as each party has begun resorting to personal attacks. Fueled, in … Read Full Article
NAACP Statement on Starbucks and Growing Climate of Racism and Intolerance
By Derrick Johnson NAACP President and CEO “The arrest of two Black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks represents another ominous signal of the increasingly dangerous environment for African Americans. Less than two weeks after we honor the life … Read Full Article
Second Annual Denim, Diamond and Pearls Brunch Open to Community to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness Among Youth
By Danielle Miller The second annual Denim, Diamonds and Pearls Brunch will be open to community members as it helps raise awareness for sexual assault survivors on Milwaukee’s 2018 Denim Day, which takes place at the end of April. The … Read Full Article
New Report Sheds Light on High Number of MPS Suspensions, Expulsions
By Evan Casey Leaders Igniting Transformation released a 14- point plan last week that addresses the high number of African American Milwaukee Public School students who are suspended or expelled each year. This comes after a federal … Read Full Article
Dear Editor from Third Grader
Dear editor, I think Lincoln Hills prison should close down right away because the kids are so far away from their families and they are being harmed. I think no kids should go to jail because kids make mistakes and in jail they won’ t learn any … Read Full Article
U.S. Strike Against Syria is One More Step Toward a Lawless Presidency
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. “Mission accomplished,” announced President Donald Trump after the United States, France and England unleashed more than 100 missiles on Syria in reaction to the regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons against its own … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Career Expo Thursday May 3rd
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events April 29 to May 5
Tour Historic Central Library Tour the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., with the Friends. Free tours begin at 11 a.m. each Saturday afternoon in the rotunda. Tour goers receive a coupon for a free book at the end of the tour in the Bookseller … Read Full Article