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/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/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/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/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/2012/01/28/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/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/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/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/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:05:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11102 A Proclamation By The President of the United States of America On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation’s deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:56:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11097 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/an-apology-to-dr-king/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/an-apology-to-dr-king/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:39:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11091 By Earl G. Graves, Sr. Founder & Publisher, Black Enterprise Magazine Our Fight for Freedom and Justice is not over. Now, it is up to our children and grandchildren to ensure that King’s dream is deferred no longer. Today, more than four decades after his death, the legacy and contributions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/an-apology-to-dr-king/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:39:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11068 Development expected to spur nearly 1,000 direct, indirect jobs Potawatomi Bingo Casino, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, announced this week it is building a $150 million hotel adjacent to Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, creating new jobs and generating millions in additional revenue for the Milwaukee area. The proposed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/the-beginning-of-the-end/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/the-beginning-of-the-end/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:17:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11066 The Institute of Kings and Priests Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. To the masses of people… the thought of the end of life does not hit them… it is not even a thought. Each day they live life as a ritual routine blindly wakening and heading out, and within a set time, heading in. Repeat what [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/the-beginning-of-the-end/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:05:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11040 By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at Heartlove Place, 3229 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Sponsored by the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Head Start Program, READ [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:56:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11038 “People under the control of others should not be victimized twice,” Sen. Coggs says Sen. Spencer Coggs announced this week that he is introducing legislation that would protect victims caught up in the trade of human trafficking by overturning their convictions for prostitution and other related crimes when they were controlled by abusers and victimizers. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:26:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11019 A pair of programs operated by the Social Development Commission (SDC) has gotten strong financial support from a number of private foundations that will allow them to serve area residents. The SDC Senior Companion Program has been named recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Retirement Research Foundation and a $15,000 grant from the Faye [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/the-sick-temple/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/the-sick-temple/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:27:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10996 The Institute of Kings and Priests Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. God formed man from the purest dust and from the purest mist and gave us HIS breathe. In addition, mankind is to keep a balance and the cycle over all that we have dominion over… However, what happens if we don’t? SICKNESS: The devils of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/the-sick-temple/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:17:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10985 CYD thanks its Sponsors for supporting its annual ‘Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot, but God Remembered’ event Career Youth Development (CYD) staff and volunteers. State Representative Elizabeth Coggs gives out toys to area children. Toys and more toys are displayed prior to the event that was held on Dec. 27, 2011 at North [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/milwaukee-lights-a-candle-for-change-vigil-for-homicide-victims-held/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/milwaukee-lights-a-candle-for-change-vigil-for-homicide-victims-held/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:54:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10951 Sheriff Clarke spoke to family and friends of victims of homicide in 2011 at a vigil on 12-30- 11, “Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change.” It was hosted by the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church and sponsored by the Northcott Neighborhood House. (Top Photo) Sheriff Clarke and Congresswoman Moore listen to family and friends of victims. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/milwaukee-lights-a-candle-for-change-vigil-for-homicide-victims-held/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/sen-spencer-coggs-joined-supporters-at-a-recent-fundraiser/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/sen-spencer-coggs-joined-supporters-at-a-recent-fundraiser/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:02:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10946 Sen. Spencer Coggs joined supporters at a recent fundraiser held in support for his run for Milwaukee City Treasurer at the Hi Hat Lounge, located at 1710 N. Arlington Place. Leonard Sobczak pictured to the far left co-hosted with friends. Also pictured continuing from left to right are: Wallace White, Sen. Spencer Coggs and Allan [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/sen-spencer-coggs-joined-supporters-at-a-recent-fundraiser/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/black-american-income-inequality/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/black-american-income-inequality/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:40:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10913 By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist As we begin 2012, the issue of “income inequality” is a matter of high importance for millions of Black Americans and others who struggle to improve their overall quality of life. The fact is that the contradiction of economic injustice for decades has had a devastating impact [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/black-american-income-inequality/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/three-bucks-on-2012-nba-all-star-ballot/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/three-bucks-on-2012-nba-all-star-ballot/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:18:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10882 Andrew Bogut, Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings all vying for their first All-Star appearance Fan voting for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game has just begun and Bucks fans will find three players representing their favorite team on this year’s ballot, which was unveiled today at a tip-off event in Orlando, FL, site of the 61st [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/three-bucks-on-2012-nba-all-star-ballot/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/holy-temple/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/holy-temple/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:07:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10879 The Institute of Kings and Priests Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. Genesis 2:6-7 ( KJV ) 6But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. 7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/holy-temple/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/photos-of-the-week-the-wisconsin-black-historical-society-held-its-annual-community-kwanzaa-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/photos-of-the-week-the-wisconsin-black-historical-society-held-its-annual-community-kwanzaa-celebration/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:23:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10835 The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its annual community Kwanzaa Celebration on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. This day marks the first day of the seven day celebration. (Top photo) 4 year-old Jaleel Douglas plays his heart out on the drums during the celebration. (Bottom photo) Community activist and retired firefighter Oshi Adelabu is joined by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/photos-of-the-week-the-wisconsin-black-historical-society-held-its-annual-community-kwanzaa-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:07:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10826 By Lynda Jones and Wanda Richards-Miller It has been said that reading, writing and math are the keys to education. It has been said that with these keys, the individual will have what it takes to be successful in life. While there may be some truth to this, Constance Clark would beg to differ with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/african-american-childrens-theatre-needs-support-to-continue/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/farming-teaches-you-a-lot-about-perseverance-especially-in-these-hard-times/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/farming-teaches-you-a-lot-about-perseverance-especially-in-these-hard-times/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10512 By Will Allen You plant for a harvest that you hope will come, but that is not guaranteed. As I reflect back on our work together this year to build a new food system, I see our progress and am filled with hope that the fruits of our labor are within reach. At Growing Power, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/farming-teaches-you-a-lot-about-perseverance-especially-in-these-hard-times/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/occupy-the-dream/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/occupy-the-dream/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10208 By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist The issue of income inequality in the United States demands our attention and social action. In particular in the African American community, the economic inequities are so real and institutionalized; we are more and more aware of how the devastating impact of income inequality continues cause a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/occupy-the-dream/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/un-holy-no-healing/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/un-holy-no-healing/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:05:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8167 The Institute of Kings and Priests Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. How many of you called out on a name – and the reason you called out was because there was nothing else that could help you? To the point – Jesus… when you called on him, was it resolved within that hour? If it wasn’t, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/un-holy-no-healing/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/photo-of-the-week-the-latino-community-center-recently-held-its-christmas-party/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/photo-of-the-week-the-latino-community-center-recently-held-its-christmas-party/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:53:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8148 PHOTO OF THE WEEK The Latino Community Center recently held its Christmas Party for area youth. Student cheerleaders and basketball players from Madison High School performed for the youth and passed out snacks and treats. Victor Huyke, publisher of El Conquistador Spanish Newspaper in Milwaukee served as the party’s Santa Claus. (Photo by Cy White)]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/25/photo-of-the-week-the-latino-community-center-recently-held-its-christmas-party/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/parklawn-assembly-of-god-church-hosted-a-live-nativity/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/parklawn-assembly-of-god-church-hosted-a-live-nativity/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:41:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8123 In celebration of the Christmas Season, Parklawn Assembly of God Church hosted a live Nativity on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16th and 17th. The Nativity took place outside in front of the church located at 3725 N. Sherman Blvd. and featured live actors and live animals. Following the outside performance was an inside nativity program [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/parklawn-assembly-of-god-church-hosted-a-live-nativity/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/stand-up-for-voting-rights/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/stand-up-for-voting-rights/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:49:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8103 By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist At the heart of a democracy is the fundamental right to vote. Yet for Black Americans, especially, the right to vote is historically blood-soaked and sacred. We paid a heavy price to get the right to vote. But it is not just a legal right; it is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/stand-up-for-voting-rights/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/23/the-gift-of-smoke-free-living-spaces/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/23/the-gift-of-smoke-free-living-spaces/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:18:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8142 By Lorraine Lathen During the holiday season, many of us look forward to giving something special to those we love and even to help out a stranger. We take time to find out what’s on our loved ones’ Christmas lists, and some of us go through great lengths—like camping outside of a store—to get those [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/23/the-gift-of-smoke-free-living-spaces/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:23:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8085 Partnerships are an important ingredient to the success of any community. Here in Milwaukee, I am very proud to be part of a new community partnership...]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/photo-of-the-week-cassandra-mcshepard-participated-in-a-celebrating-caregivers-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/photo-of-the-week-cassandra-mcshepard-participated-in-a-celebrating-caregivers-event/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:32:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8070 PHOTO OF THE WEEK Local Fox 6 Real Milwaukee television co-host Cassandra McShepard (pictured kneeling) recently participated in a Celebrating Caregivers event held and sponsored by The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. The event involved spending an interactive morning with McShepard and caregivers as they shared their caregiving journeys with one another. The event was held at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/photo-of-the-week-cassandra-mcshepard-participated-in-a-celebrating-caregivers-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/the-tale-of-two-candidates/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/the-tale-of-two-candidates/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:25:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8066 By Art Blackwell It was the best of times, and the worst of times… It was the best of times for Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and the worst of time for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Cain, the former Godfather of pizza, was riding at the top of most opinion polls and winning more [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/the-tale-of-two-candidates/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/sheriff-david-a-clarke-participated-in-the-salvation-armys-red-kettle-campaign/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/sheriff-david-a-clarke-participated-in-the-salvation-armys-red-kettle-campaign/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:03:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8063 Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke joined other Milwaukee leaders as he participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign effort. Sheriff Clarke rang the bell at the Bayshore Town Center Mall on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. The group that rang the bell ahead of him stuck around long enough to take a photo, from [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/sheriff-david-a-clarke-participated-in-the-salvation-armys-red-kettle-campaign/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/famu-band-director-i-warned-them-about-hazing/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/famu-band-director-i-warned-them-about-hazing/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:53:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8059 Special to the NNPA from the Florida Sentinel-Bulletin TALLAHASSEE, FL — The fired director of Florida A&M’s famed “Marching 100” band said he repeatedly warned university leaders over two decades about the dangers of hazing and that he’s been made the scapegoat for a band member’s death in which the practice is suspected. Julian White, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/famu-band-director-i-warned-them-about-hazing/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/life-is/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/life-is/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:06:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8018 The Institute of Kings and Priests Apostle Shone Bagley, Sr. Ph.D. of Divinity/ Published Writer She fell way down… the force was too strong; it took her to the depths of the darkness. He fell way down… the strong hold of the darkness grabbed him and without anyway nor anyone to grab a hold of, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/17/life-is/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/photo-of-the-week-four-historically-black-universities-competed-for-the-2011-fresh-coast-classic-championship-title/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/photo-of-the-week-four-historically-black-universities-competed-for-the-2011-fresh-coast-classic-championship-title/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:26:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8007 PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Four Historically Black Universities; Bowie State, Cheyney, Fisk University and Lincoln University competed for the 2011 Fresh Coast Classic Championship Title this year. Pictured above are members of the championship team from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania following their 74-72 victory against Bowie State in the Fresh Coast Classic finals. Photo by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/photo-of-the-week-four-historically-black-universities-competed-for-the-2011-fresh-coast-classic-championship-title/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/sen-spencer-coggs-introduces-bill-to-curb-illegal-child-care/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/sen-spencer-coggs-introduces-bill-to-curb-illegal-child-care/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:07:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8001 Senator Spencer Coggs (D-Milwaukee) is introducing a bill that will require the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to improve its investigation and inspections of illegal child care centers, establish a hotline to receive reports of illegal child care centers and improve the public education and information to parents on the dangers of using illegal [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/sen-spencer-coggs-introduces-bill-to-curb-illegal-child-care/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/the-be-a-reader-tour-made-its-stop-at-milwaukee-academy-of-science/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/the-be-a-reader-tour-made-its-stop-at-milwaukee-academy-of-science/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:59:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7997 Paul Krainiak, Discovery World executive director, joined in the ‘Be A Reader’ tour when it made its stop at Milwaukee Academy of Science, located at 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. recently. He read aloud to fifth-grade students to inspire and motivate them to make reading a part of everyday life. In addition, students received a free [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/the-be-a-reader-tour-made-its-stop-at-milwaukee-academy-of-science/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/newt-gingrichs-war-on-poor-people/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/newt-gingrichs-war-on-poor-people/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:29:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7985 By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich launched a nuclear attack on the needy last week by using ugly stereotypes to argue that people are poor because they are lazy and the solution to widespread poverty is scrapping child labor laws and putting poor kids to work in menial jobs. He [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/newt-gingrichs-war-on-poor-people/feed/ 2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/nmsdc-names-toyota-motor-engineering-manufacturing-corporation-of-the-year/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/nmsdc-names-toyota-motor-engineering-manufacturing-corporation-of-the-year/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:36:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7976 Three Milwaukee based businesses also honored as Regional Suppliers of the Year The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.®, (NMSDC®) presented Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) with the prestigious “Corporation of the Year” award at a blacktie awards banquet to cap its four-day conference and business opportunity fair in Atlanta, GA. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/nmsdc-names-toyota-motor-engineering-manufacturing-corporation-of-the-year/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/milwaukee-continues-to-suffer-job-loss-surges-one-year-after-high-speed-rail-project-killed/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/milwaukee-continues-to-suffer-job-loss-surges-one-year-after-high-speed-rail-project-killed/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:38:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7950 By Lynda L. Jones Last week it was learned that Wisconsin led the nation in job losses in October, and that most of those loses were in the Milwaukee area. Almost 10,000 jobs here lost while the state of Illinois gained some 30,000 jobs, and one of the largest contributors to that job loss impact [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/milwaukee-continues-to-suffer-job-loss-surges-one-year-after-high-speed-rail-project-killed/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/wheaton-franciscan-healthcare-donated-bicycles-to-the-daniels-mardak-boys-girls-club/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/wheaton-franciscan-healthcare-donated-bicycles-to-the-daniels-mardak-boys-girls-club/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:26:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7945 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare recently donated bicycles to 10 members of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club. All the bikes were customized for the children at DreamBikes, located at 2021A N. Martin Luther King Dr. DreamBikes is a non-profit used bike shop designed to help a community in need in many different ways. As partners with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/wheaton-franciscan-healthcare-donated-bicycles-to-the-daniels-mardak-boys-girls-club/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/time-warner-cable-employees-collected-food-and-toys-to-support-those-less-fortunate/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/time-warner-cable-employees-collected-food-and-toys-to-support-those-less-fortunate/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:53:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7930 Time Warner Cable employees collected food and toys to support those less fortunate during this holiday season. Hundreds of toys were donation to the Marine Toys for Tots program and nearly 1,500 pound of food to the Hunger Task Force. Pictured are members of Time Warner Cable’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative: La-Ronda Lee, Liz Burke, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/time-warner-cable-employees-collected-food-and-toys-to-support-those-less-fortunate/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:38:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7922 A meaningful connection was established, with Kevin Boatright, Anwar Floyd-Pruitt, and Mikal Floyd-Pruitt, after Evelyn Patricia Terry, founder of the Terry McCormick Gallery of Contemporary Fine and Folk Art, crossed their paths at various venues during Milwaukee’s last Gallery Night. The young emerging artists passionately discussed gaining visibility and building patron bases, two subjects that [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/the-next-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/the-next-day/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:35:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7905 The Institute of Kings and Priests Apostle Shone Bagley, Sr. Ph.D. of Divinity/ Published Writer How is it the sun rises to bring its light, but the whole world is in darkness? We stand around looking at those digging themselves deeper in their ditch and, some, they lend a hand to help them out… However, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/the-next-day/feed/ 0