http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11283 Compiled by Courier Staff The Peace for Change Alliance, Inc. and Urban Grass Roots hosted its follow-up to the Stop the Violence Youth Summit called “Bridging the Gap” on Sat., Jan. 28 at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. This is the second time that the group has organized a forum that allows youth and public [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:01:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11276 In honor of Black History Month, a six member panel will be convening February 26, 1:30-2:30 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1927 N. Fourth Street, Milwaukee, to discuss the life and times of Capuchin Booker Ashe, co-founder of the House of Peace. The event is also introducing the biography of Brother Booker, Brother [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11274 The bi-monthly series titled “Young, Gifted and Black” will begin this February. Profiles of academically excelled, talented, gifted, and extraordinary skilled African American youth will be featured the second and the fourth week per month starting this February. The age and categorical range will be elementary, secondary and college. Although local talent will be highlighted, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:46:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11271 Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Women of Faith-Milwaukee will be hosting “Healthy Women, Healthy Living,” a women’s health event, to educate women on a number of topics related to their health. It will feature healthcare professionals discussing the following issues: obesity and its effects on the body; a serious conversation about HIV/AIDS prevention and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:36:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11269 On Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12 noon, I request that all women to take an “A Stand for Our Men for our sons, grandsons, fathers, grandfathers, brothers, husbands, uncles and partners for jobs.” “WE Will Stand for OUR MEN” will be held in front of the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr Statue north of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:31:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11266 The Milwaukee Urban League in conjunction with Handsome Barber Shop will hold a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The celebration will be held from Noon – 3:00pm at the Barber Shop, 2701 N. Teutonia Ave. (Teutonia & Center Streets). Free books “Great Black Inventors” will be given away while supplies last. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:27:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11263 Company builds new cell sites, boosts capacity and adds fiber optics to enhance networks AT&T* invested more than $1 billion in its Wisconsin wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company’s mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. During 2011, AT&T made more than 775 wireless [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:21:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11259 Men and women looking to build a strong relationship spent a day sharpening their communication skills. More than three dozen couples took part in the program hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) Head Start Healthy Relationship and Marriage Enhancement Program “Snuggle to the Rhythm of Your Hearts” day. The daylong event was held at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:10:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11255 Pinnacle Motivations Small Business Opulence Awards held its 2012 show last Saturday, Jan. 28 at Faith Builders, 4901 S. Howell Ave. The purpose of the show is to shine light on local entrepreneurs who strive to revive the economy and communities. Pictured above are from (l to r) are: Brad Anthony Bernard, Shotina Gladney, and  [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11252 Milwaukee area fathers involved in raising their daughters will get to share a special evening with them. The Milwaukee Recreation Department, in partnership with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and the Social Development Commission (SDC), will host their ninth Annual Daddy/ Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 18. The Dance will be held at North Division High [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:52:06 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11249 Library Director Paula Kiely and the Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to update the community on the plans for the redevelopment of the East Library property on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the East Library. MPL’s East Library is located at 1910 E. North Avenue. This one-story, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/constitutional-amendment-to-stop-the-lynching-of-democracy/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/constitutional-amendment-to-stop-the-lynching-of-democracy/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:32:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11246 By Dr. Benjamin Chavis NNPA Columnist The growing Occupy the Dream movement for economic equality and empowerment emerging across the United States has correctly determined that one of its top priorities is to support fervently the passage of a Constitutional Amendment to make all federal elections publicly financed. Getting corporate money out of politics will [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/constitutional-amendment-to-stop-the-lynching-of-democracy/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/capitol-report-the-super-bowl-in-the-context-of-right-to-work-legislation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/capitol-report-the-super-bowl-in-the-context-of-right-to-work-legislation/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:26:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11243 By State Representative, Leon D. Young As you probably know, the Super Bowl is scheduled to be played this Sunday, February 5 in Indianapolis,Indiana. The big game (Super bowl XLVI) is a rematch between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Just four years earlier,New York beat New England in Super Bowl XLII [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/capitol-report-the-super-bowl-in-the-context-of-right-to-work-legislation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/legislatively-speaking-a-people-without-the-knowledge-of-their-past-history-origin-and-culture-is-a-like-tree-without-roots/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/legislatively-speaking-a-people-without-the-knowledge-of-their-past-history-origin-and-culture-is-a-like-tree-without-roots/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11239 By Senator, Lena C. Taylor February is the time of year when we, as African Americans, honor the contributions we have made to the development of the United States and the world. It is a time for all those who identify as Black, be they African American, Haitian, or Ethiopian, reflect and celebrate our African [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/legislatively-speaking-a-people-without-the-knowledge-of-their-past-history-origin-and-culture-is-a-like-tree-without-roots/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-responds-to-state-of-state-address/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-responds-to-state-of-state-address/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:15:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11236 By State Rep. Elizabeth Coggs The State of the State Address was not an address it was a mess. As I sat there in amazement and listened to the Governor Walker’s State of the State address… I wonder what state he was talking about. The trails and tribulations of what the people of this great [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-responds-to-state-of-state-address/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:07:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11233 By Lorraine Lathen Tobacco related disparities are no accident. Armed with targeted marketing strategies, cigarettes and a whole line of addictive OTPs (other tobacco products), the tobacco industry’s tactics intentionally cause a higher burden on some populations than on others. Smoking cigarettes leads to many health problems, including cancer, and many of us know one [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:56:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11230 The Medical College of Wisconsin has begun to explore the development of a statewide community-based medical education program to address Wisconsin’s pending physician shortage. The Medical College’s Board of Trustees authorized the College’s administration to conduct feasibility analyses of placing community-based medical school components in one or more regions throughout Wisconsin. The project will be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:49:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11227 The Internal Revenue Service and community partners nationwide today launched their annual outreach campaign aimed at helping millions of Americans who earned $49,078 or less take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). In Wisconsin last year, around 378,000 families received approximately $759 million in EITC with an average amount of $2007. This week, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:03:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11224 By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply — but time is running out. The deadline for applying during the general enrollment period is March 31. If [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:57:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11221 Thousands of seniors soon will pay higher property taxes according to a report released this week by the Wisconsin Budget Project. The Homestead Credit, which puts money back into the pockets of low-income seniors and helps them stay in their homes, will shrink this year, because state legislators voted to stop adjusting the credit for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:34:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11216 The 11th tax season for the Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition’s (MABC) free tax preparation service is officially under way. Kickoff ceremonies were held at Goodwill Industries facility on N. 91st Street , one of the tax preparation sites for the coalition. SDC CEO Deborah Blanks reminded the public that in its first ten years of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/accepting-applications-for-matc-board-member-position-vacancies/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/accepting-applications-for-matc-board-member-position-vacancies/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11214 Below is an official legal notice that will be published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 8, 2012. February 8, 2012 MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER POSITION VACANCIES Applications for three positions on the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) District Board are now being accepted. Applicants must be residents of the District. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/accepting-applications-for-matc-board-member-position-vacancies/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/positions-open-various-w2-eaa-department-jobs-at-the-social-development-commission/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/positions-open-various-w2-eaa-department-jobs-at-the-social-development-commission/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:54:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11211 Community Relations Social Development Commission Our Mission: Empowering Milwaukee County residents with the resources to move beyond poverty For over forty-five years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and implementer of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. We currently have the following job openings: W-2 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/positions-open-various-w2-eaa-department-jobs-at-the-social-development-commission/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/intermediate-public-announcement-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-research-will-begin-in-milwaukee-county-in-march-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/intermediate-public-announcement-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-research-will-begin-in-milwaukee-county-in-march-2012/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:39:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11208 INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Research to study the effectiveness of continuous chest compressions versus standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with interrupted chest compressions for adult patients suffering cardiac arrest will begin March 2012 in Milwaukee County. Successful resuscitation in humans experiencing cardiac arrest is associated with greater blood flow during CPR. Continuous chest compressions may [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/intermediate-public-announcement-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-research-will-begin-in-milwaukee-county-in-march-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/matc-requesting-bids-for-culinary-restaurant-equipment/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/matc-requesting-bids-for-culinary-restaurant-equipment/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:33:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11200 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed BIDs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, Room M70 , 700 West State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before dates indicated below. BIDs will be publicly opened at the time specified in BID package. Specifications are available at the above address or by calling (414) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/matc-requesting-bids-for-culinary-restaurant-equipment/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/for-rent-affordable-senior-and-family-apartment-homes-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/for-rent-affordable-senior-and-family-apartment-homes-2/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:30:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11201 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/for-rent-affordable-senior-and-family-apartment-homes-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/mps-requesting-quotes-for-air-conditioning-equipment-at-pulaski-high-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/mps-requesting-quotes-for-air-conditioning-equipment-at-pulaski-high-school/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11197 NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools will receive sealed quotations for the purchase of the Air Conditioning Equipment at Pulaski High School, 2500 West Oklahoma Avenue; Milwaukee, WI 53215 until 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services; 1124 North 11th Street; Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233; to the attention of: John [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/02/mps-requesting-quotes-for-air-conditioning-equipment-at-pulaski-high-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:22:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11193 Complied by Courier Staff Milwaukeeans held ‘State of the Union’ watch parties throughout the city. One of the major watch party gatherings was held at President Obama’s Organizing for America Campaign northside office located at 2201 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), who was in Washington, D.C. responded to President Barack [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:13:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11188 Pete Tsiritidis was joined by members of his family in cutting the ribbon recently at Pete’s Fruit Market which has expanded and opened the doors to its larger store with a Grand Opening during one of the last unseasonably warm days in January at 1400 S. Union St., on the corner of 17th Street and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/joblessness-devastating-the-black-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/joblessness-devastating-the-black-community/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:07:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11186 By Ralph Hollmon President & CEO Milwaukee Urban League Even in better economic times, unemployment in the Black community has been higher than the national average. However, with the recent economic downturn and loss of jobs, the unemployment rate in the Black community is at an alarmingly unacceptable high rate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/joblessness-devastating-the-black-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:03:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11184 By Taki S. Raton The 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce the Future Leader Scholarship opportunity initiative. Sponsored by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., in January of each year, the 100 provides annual scholarship awards to deserving matriculating seniors who will be full-time students in the coming fall at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:53:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11180 County Supervisor Johnny Thomas, candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller, announced today the support of Milwaukee leaders, including Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele and a number of other elected officials at all levels. “I am pleased to lend my support to Johnny Thomas for Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:46:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11177 Ray Harmon, public servant and candidate for the Milwaukee Common Council in District 9, released the first part of his Vision for Change for Northwest Milwaukee: Jobs and Economic Development. “For far too long, Milwaukee’s Northwest side has faced economic downturns and a lack of promising job development,” Harmon said. “I believe that through redevelopment [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:41:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11173 Seaway Bank and Trust Company announces two executive level promotions. Denise T. Weaver has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President/Operations Officer. In her new position, she will be responsible for the management and direction of daily operations activities at all branch locations and the supervision of more than 140 employees serving consumers [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:27:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11171 Peace for Change Alliance, Inc. and Urban Grass Roots will be hosting the follow-up to the Stop the Violence Youth Summit called “Bridging the Gap” Saturday, January 28th at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Public Officials and their Youth Leaders will give their plan on how they will reduce crime for 2012. As you know [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/the-naacp-milwaukee-branch-in-response-to-the-report-by-dr-marc-levine-and-call-to-action/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/the-naacp-milwaukee-branch-in-response-to-the-report-by-dr-marc-levine-and-call-to-action/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:23:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11168 By James Hall, President NAACP Milwaukee Branch The data contained in the report released by Dr. Marc Levine lays bare the dismal reality that exists in the Milwaukee metropolitan area relative to employment of African-Americans, particularly African- American males. It is unacceptable. At this point, we do not need another commission or task force. As [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/the-naacp-milwaukee-branch-in-response-to-the-report-by-dr-marc-levine-and-call-to-action/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/new-employment-numbers-extremely-disheartening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/new-employment-numbers-extremely-disheartening/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:19:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11166 By Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. This week’s top-of-thepage headline in the Journal Sentinel notes the sad reality of African American male employment in Milwaukee, as a new study by UW-Milwaukee researchers shows that the already very poor employment situation for African American males in Milwaukee is actually getting worse. It is extremely [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/new-employment-numbers-extremely-disheartening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/capitol-report-footsteps-getting-louder/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/capitol-report-footsteps-getting-louder/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:14:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11164 By State Representative, Leon D. Young A funny thing happened to me last week. I began receiving a series of very expensive-looking campaign mailings from the Republican Party of Wisconsin of all people, extolling the political accomplishments of Scott Walker – after one year in office. As you might expect, this campaign literature was rife [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/capitol-report-footsteps-getting-louder/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/legislatively-speaking-state-of-denial/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/legislatively-speaking-state-of-denial/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:09:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11161 Speech ignores facts, John Doe; Wisconsin needs new path By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin is at a critical juncture in its history. In one short year, the Governor and Legislative Republicans have launched an attack on Wisconsin’s values and priorities in a fashion reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Progressive values are [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/legislatively-speaking-state-of-denial/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/red-tails-shoots-down-stereotypes/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/red-tails-shoots-down-stereotypes/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:01:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11158 By Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist “We hope what youngsters get out of the story is that under some dire circumstances we prevailed. We performed successfully and we opened doors that they don’t have to fight to.” Col. Charles McGee, “Red Tails” technical consultant and surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen Last week, I attended [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/red-tails-shoots-down-stereotypes/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:55:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11153 By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African-Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than whites, and a recent study found that one in five black Americans age 75 and older has glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma? It’s an [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:42:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11148 More than 2,200 students who earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee at the end of the summer or fall semester took part in commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at the U.S. Cellular arena. Those students had wide variety of experiences at UWM that broadened their perspective and helped them move into diverse careers after [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:35:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11145 Larsharae Hooker to now vie for State Title and Scholarship She was once shy and reserved, but now Larsharae is a responsible, goal-oriented teen who was just named the 2012 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Next, Larsharae will compete against other Boys & Girls Club [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11140 The Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family are pictured on the Grand Opening Day earlier this month celebrating the expansion of the market. A store that began with just a stand on a vacant lot. Pete’s Fruit Market has been somewhat of a secret that the near southside of Milwaukee kept. Today, with the diversity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:25:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11135 Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen on January 14, 2012 at a party hosted by his wife Daphne Moutry Allen at Nostagia II located at 43rd and Good Hope. Allen recently retired from Milwaukee County after more than 30 years of employment there. Pictured from (l to r) are: [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:01:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11132 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been receiving numerous complaints and inquiries from consumers across the country about fraudulent job offers for positions as “mystery” or “secret shoppers.” Consumers report receiving a letter, generally by postal mail, containing instructions, and accompanied by a check. The instructions usually direct the recipient to deposit the check, spend [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/when-the-wind-stops-blowing/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/when-the-wind-stops-blowing/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:51:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11129 The Institute of Kings and Priests, Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. Apostle of the Sons of Light I stood outside today and as the sun was shining fully over my body, I closed my eyes to hear what the mother said… The wind blows not for the air of life, the wind blows because it holds [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/when-the-wind-stops-blowing/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:43:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11127 Muslims in Milwaukee will be hosting a “Meet Your Muslim Neighbors Day” in three area libraries in January and February 2012. The events which are free and open to the public aim at highlighting the contributions of Muslims to the Milwaukee Community. The events will feature tables set up by various Muslim organizations in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-quotations-for-agricultural-telescopic-handler-equipment/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-quotations-for-agricultural-telescopic-handler-equipment/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:38:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11124 NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for Agricultural Telescopic Handler Equipment. Equipment specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from AE Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call AE Graphics, Inc. for availability of proposal documents. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-quotations-for-agricultural-telescopic-handler-equipment/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/position-open-w2-eaa-financial-employment-planner-fep-at-the-social-development-commission/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/position-open-w2-eaa-financial-employment-planner-fep-at-the-social-development-commission/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:33:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11122 COMMUNITY RELATIONS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Our Mission: Empowering Milwaukee County residents with the resources to move beyond poverty For over forty-five years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and implementer of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. We currently have the following job openings: W2-EAA [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/position-open-w2-eaa-financial-employment-planner-fep-at-the-social-development-commission/feed/ 0