Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. pays tribute to the legacy of C. C. Henderson
As an example of the dedication and love Cicero Caesar best known as C. C. Henderson the late president/ CEO of Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) had for Milwaukee’s African American community, MHSI announced that it will continue to provide access to care to the underserved. MHSI will remain open to exemplify the dedication and loyalty he bestowed upon the organization during his leadership. Henderson died suddenly Friday, August 27 at his home. He was 63. “Every day …

Victims of the July 22 rainstorm received some encouraging news Monday during a public hearing held at the Quality of Life Center at Christ the King Church.
Hundreds of surveys would be sent off this week as part of an appeal of a FEMA decision to provide emergency funds to local government, but not residents whose property damage is estimated at over $50 million.
Steve Jacquart, intergovernmental coordinator for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD), explained to the over 70 homeowners attending the meeting that the surveys would strengthen the city’s appeal …

By Lynda L. Jones
County executive and gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has failed to act regarding the controversy that has developed regarding the actions of at least two staffers associated with his campaign.
On Monday, Aug. 16, while the president was in Milwaukee, Jill Bader, a spokesperson for Walker re-tweeted a message from Michael Brickman, who identifies himself as “working in communications for Walker” of predominately African Americans dancing in a ‘soul train’ line and dancing to a song, ‘Come on ride it (the train)’, and then linked it to a YouTube …

By Lynda L. Jones
Governor Jim Doyle has a reason to smile this week, as his vision on child care reform continues to move in the direction that he has hoped. The governor has spoken on many child care changes over the past few years, one being a rating system, and a central location that would give parents and caregivers a place to go to and review daycare centers.
On Monday, Aug. 9, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Reggie Bicha announced $1.5 million in funding to provide training and technical …

By Danny J. Bakewell Sr., Chairman of NNPA
This is America, but you wouldn’t think so in light of recent events wherein two high-profile, long serving African American members of congress have come under attack. They are being dragged through the mud in a rush to judgment regarding alleged ethics violations. Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) are the accused.
Rep. Rangel has been found guilty by a House ethics subcommittee of violating ethics rules and will face trial within the next couple of months. He has been …

Celebrating its 100 year mark in Washington, D.C.
By Lynda L. Jones
The National Urban League celebrated its Centennial Conference in Washington, D.C this week, July 28-31 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The National Urban League focused on jobs and education during this year’s conference. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the organization stated prior to the convention, “Not only will we refl ect on the Urban League’s great 100-year legacy, we will be looking forward and taking a bold step into a new century of civil rights where the …

The Historic King Drive Business Improvement District proudly hosted the 10th Annual Schlitz Park Endeavour Cycling Challenge. Just like the racing, the revitalization effort along King Drive is red-hot. Over the last eight years, the area has seen over $100 million in residential and commercial development. Moving forward, the Business Improvement District is focusing on pushing development further north along the corridor. The Business Improvement District views the Cycling Challenge as an opportunity to showcase the tremendous development opportunity available. The race allows us to fulfill our commitment to invite …

NAACP celebrates 101 years with convention in Kansas City
(KANSAS CITY, MO) – Over 2,000 NAACP delegates this week unanimously passed a resolution—as amended— called “The Tea Party Movement,” asking for the repudiation of racist Tea Party leaders.
The resolution condemns the bigoted elements within the Tea Party and asks for them to be repudiated. The NAACP delegates presented this resolution for debate and passage after a year of vitriolic Tea Party demonstrations during which participants used racial slurs and images. In March, members of the Congressional Black Caucus were accosted by …

State implements law prohibiting all workplace smoking including inside bars and restaurants
People across Wisconsin are breathing easier this week as the state officially marked the start of its smoke-free law on July 5, 2010. The law eliminates smoking inside all Wisconsin workplaces including bars and restaurants as a matter of public health.
“Today is the first day toward a future with less cancer, less heart disease and less serious respiratory illness in Wisconsin,” said Allison Miller, spokesperson with the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin. “It is also the first day that …

County Executive Scott Walker and County Board Chairman Lee Holloway on Wednesday announced Milwaukee County’s plan to have an external engineering firm begin a safety inspection of all county buildings to determine potential issues impacting public safety. This inspection will include all buildings that have not received a façade inspection within the last 5 years and is in addition to the audit request initiated by Chairman Holloway on Friday.
Written notification will be sent immediately to all organizations currently leasing County-owned buildings including the War Memorial, Marcus Center for the Performing …