http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Wed, 23 May 2012 12:45:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/new-county-level-analysis-of-census-bureau-data-shows-impact-of-recession-on-milwaukee-county/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/new-county-level-analysis-of-census-bureau-data-shows-impact-of-recession-on-milwaukee-county/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:27:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4277 For many residents of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County, the recession has dealt a double blow. They have lost both their jobs and their health insurance. A new county-level analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF) examines the impacts of the recession on families across the state, based [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/new-county-level-analysis-of-census-bureau-data-shows-impact-of-recession-on-milwaukee-county/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/17/dont-count-us-out-sorority-leads-charge-for-2010-census/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/17/dont-count-us-out-sorority-leads-charge-for-2010-census/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:22:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1690 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter is working hard to make sure the African-American community does not get counted out of the results of the 2010 United States Census. Last month, the census forms were delivered to every resident in the United States and Puerto Rico. For the African American community, it is important [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/17/dont-count-us-out-sorority-leads-charge-for-2010-census/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/02/everybody-counts-so-we-must-be-counted/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/02/everybody-counts-so-we-must-be-counted/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:13:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1568 By U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore The benefits our community gets from the Census are far from abstract. We’re talking about real things that touch our lives every day – from our schools to our roads to Medicare and Medicaid. We deserve to have what we need here for all of our people including our children [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/04/02/everybody-counts-so-we-must-be-counted/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/27/why-the-2010-census-is-important-milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/27/why-the-2010-census-is-important-milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:19:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1454 By Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Willie Hines Jr. By now, every household in Milwaukee should have received a 2010 census form as required by the U. S. Constitution. Our families have completed and returned our forms and we hope your family has too! For those of you who have, we thank you [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/27/why-the-2010-census-is-important-milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands-stand-up-and-be-counted/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands-stand-up-and-be-counted/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1382 By Sharon Robinson, Administration Director, City of Milwaukee Chair, Complete Count Committee As the Chair of the City of Milwaukee Complete Count Committee formed by Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Willie Hines, this is my call to action for every household in Milwaukee to take part in the 2010 census as required by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/milwaukees-future-is-in-our-hands-stand-up-and-be-counted/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/census-2010-people-of-color-media-luncheon-on-march-24/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/census-2010-people-of-color-media-luncheon-on-march-24/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:03:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1371 ($5.00 Buffet at Stella’s) Sponsored by NAACP Leadership Conference for Civil Rights Wisconsin Voices WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Churches, Community & Media 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Businesses, Community & Media WHAT: The Value of Census 2010 Come hear from pastors, community leaders, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/census-2010-people-of-color-media-luncheon-on-march-24/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/stand-up-and-be-counted-for-your-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/stand-up-and-be-counted-for-your-community/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:24:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1352 In the next week or two, you will receive in the mail a packet from the U.S. Census Bureau. This is an opportunity for every resident to make a difference… a time when each of us truly will count. Millions of dollars are at stake for the city, county and state with the Census. Many [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/20/stand-up-and-be-counted-for-your-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/census-2010-fill-it-out/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/census-2010-fill-it-out/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:09:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1308 By Lynda L. Jones, Editor This opportunity comes only once every decade, and if you don’t take ten minutes to answer these questions and mail it back in, you will not be counted. It is that simple. Our community, the Black community has a lot to gain or lose in the 2010 Census. We must [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/census-2010-fill-it-out/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/2010-census-yes-we-count/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/2010-census-yes-we-count/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:04:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1275 One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching – the 2010 Census. In mid-March, every Milwaukee household will receive a 2010 Census form as required by the U. S. Constitution, and it is important that every resident be counted. That’s why Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council president Willies Hines [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/13/2010-census-yes-we-count/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/countdown-to-2010-census-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/countdown-to-2010-census-day/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:27:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1220 By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Milwaukee kicked off one of its efforts to help prepare people for the 2010 Census with a rally that was held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Italian Conference Center. The event featured entertainment with music and a skit performed by students from the Milwaukee High School of the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/countdown-to-2010-census-day/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/why-you-must-be-counted-in-the-2010-census/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/why-you-must-be-counted-in-the-2010-census/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:36:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1195 The following are excerpts from a presentation by Dr. Jerome Reide, regional field organizer of the NAACP. This presentation was given at the annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa Celebration on Jan. 18, 2010 that was held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 W. Burleigh St. The NAACP wants to thank you [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/why-you-must-be-counted-in-the-2010-census/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/stand-up-and-be-counted/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/stand-up-and-be-counted/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:56:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=705 by Mayor Tom Barrett As we celebrate this Martin Luther King Day, we honor a great man and a great legacy. Dr. King gave his life to advance the cause of civil rights, peace and jobs. Perhaps there is no greater tribute to this martyr and true believer in the power of nonviolence than honoring [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/23/stand-up-and-be-counted/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/09/testing-for-census-jobs/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/09/testing-for-census-jobs/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:21:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=519 Testing for jobs with the 2010 Census Bureau will be held throughout the month of January. The tests for all Census positions will be held Tuesdays in January from 10 am to 1 pm and on Thursdays from 3 pm to 5 pm. The tests will be administered at the Social Development Commission facility at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/09/testing-for-census-jobs/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/census-undercount-would-hurt-black-communities-leaders-warn/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/census-undercount-would-hurt-black-communities-leaders-warn/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:50:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=417 Pharoh Martin, NNPA National Correspondent In a rare appearance, all in one place, a coalition of America’s foremost Black organizations are aiming to assure that the 2010 census does not undercount Black people, a fiasco that could cause communities to miss out on their fair share of trillions of dollars in public resources and political [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/01/02/census-undercount-would-hurt-black-communities-leaders-warn/feed/ 0