It’s hard to believe that one year is already being left behind, and another is here. For everyday Americans, 2010 had many challenges. For African Americas those same challenges were in many cases doubled. In Milwaukee, and specifically for African Americans unfortunately there were too many businesses that had to close their doors. Stella’s Restaurant, [...]

On Sat., Nov. 20, 2010, James Hall was elected to a two-year term as President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. The current NAACP administration wishes Mr. Hall well, and plans to work with him to ensure a smooth transition of power. It is time we all came together. The local branch just witnessed the most [...]

Compiled by Courier Staff Following a much contentious campaign, amid suspensions, and national office intervention, the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) elected a new president, Civil rights attorney James H. Hall Jr.. Hall launched a reform committee to take control of the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP, [...]

Officials agree to reopen By Milwaukee NAACP office The Milwaukee NAACP called upon law enforcement officials to reopen the investigation into the incident in West Allis, Wisconsin, where President Barack Obama was burned in effigy; or in the alternative, appoint an independent law enforcement agency to conduct the investigation. The Milwaukee Branch NAACP held a [...]

Let’s make the law work for Milwaukee Public Schools The Milwaukee Branch NAACP is asking the community to come together and support the implementation of the educational plan set forth in recent legislation passed by the Wisconsin legislature regarding the delivery of services for Milwaukee Public Schools. The legislation is not a cure all, but [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

My name is Jerry Ann Hamilton, President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. First of all, we thank the Senate Committee on Education for holding this public hearing in Milwaukee. Founded in 1909 the NAACP is the nation’s premier civil rights organization. The Milwaukee Branch NAACP has been in existence since 1919, and has actively worked [...]