By Lauren Victoria Burke Special to the NNPA from the Washington Informer In an effort to spur activism and create a political tipping point on the issue, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are joining forces with National Action Network President Rev. Al Sharpton, against voter suppression. Rev. Sharpton will lead a march from Selma, [...]

The faith community has an obligation to the people they serve, and Tuesday, February 21st will be the first time voters in the State of Wisconsin will need to show valid photo identification to receive a ballot. The move potentially disenfranchises a significant portion of Milwaukee’s inner city, including the young, elderly, and low income; [...]

By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I proudly stood alongside NAACP State Conference presidents on the steps of the capitol building in Columbia, South Carolina for the annual King Day at the Dome March and Rally. The event has grown [...]

The Milwaukee County Department on Aging (MCDA) in collaboration with Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele will sponsor an educational event to inform seniors about the new Voter Photo ID Law and how to obtain a free Wisconsin State ID for the purpose of voting. The Voter Education Event for Seniors will occur on Wednesday, January [...]

Free birth certificates to help counteract State law that disenfranchises voters Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Q. Harris is reminding her constituents that, effective with the New Year, valid photo identification is now required to vote in Wisconsin. In an effort to promote voting and avoid disenfranchisement, Supervisor Harris is making sure constituents understand the steps [...]

Compiled by Courier Staff For the city of Milwaukee and especially the African American community there were a few highlights believe it or not. The Milwaukee Courier’s longtime social columnist, Mattiebelle Woods was honored with a street naming dedication on what would have been her 108th birthday on Oct. 31, 2011. The street which is [...]

By Lynda Jones As Wisconsin residents who are opposed to the Walker Administration’s method of conducting business and governance for the state prepare for the recall of Governor Scott Walker, a boost to this movement was given with this week’s voting results in Ohio. In a historic vote for workers’ rights, over two million Ohioans [...]

Upcoming Voter ID Informational forums will be held in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Elections Commission. There will be three upcoming forums: Bradley Tech High School November 14, 2011 5:30pm to 7:30pm 700 S. 4th Street. Christ the King and Progressive Baptist Church November 15, 2011 at 6pm 7750 N. 60th Street. Mount Zion [...]

St. Mark A.M.E., Metropolitan Missionary Baptist and New Covenant Missionary Baptist are joining forces to make sure that every eligible voter can get the proper identification needed to vote in the upcoming elections. Citizens must have proof of date and birth, identity, Wisconsin residency, and U.S citizenship. The rides will be given on Tuesday November [...]

You must now obtain a photo ID to vote starting with the Spring 2012 Election, yes the time where we vote for the President of the United States, and others. So you are not caught off guard, The Milwaukee Courier will keep publishing this information throughout the year periodically. Acceptable IDs include: A Wisconsin DOT-issued [...]