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Stop the Violence Summit introduce plans
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Stop the Violence Summit introduce plans

Compiled by Courier Staff The Peace for Change Alliance, Inc. and Urban Grass Roots hosted its follow-up to the Stop the Violence Youth Summit called “Bridging the Gap” on Sat., Jan. 28 at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. This is the second time that the group has organized a forum that allows youth and public [...]

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Response to Obama’s State of the Union Address
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Response to Obama’s State of the Union Address

Complied by Courier Staff Milwaukeeans held ‘State of the Union’ watch parties throughout the city. One of the major watch party gatherings was held at President Obama’s Organizing for America Campaign northside office located at 2201 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), who was in Washington, D.C. responded to President Barack [...]

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In the spirit of Dr. King, recall activists make history
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In the spirit of Dr. King, recall activists make history

Over 1 million signatures are turned in to force recall against Walker By Lynda Jones, Editor What a way to channel the spirit of the man who dedicated his life in fighting injustices, recall efforts successfully turned in over one million signatures to officially begin the process to recall. Recall activists have surpassed all signature [...]

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Milwaukee prepares to celebrate King Holiday
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Milwaukee prepares to celebrate King Holiday

Yet how do we address six homicides in ten days Compiled by Courier Staff This coming weekend Milwaukee will be in the midst of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebrations. There have been numerous events held annually throughout the city some dating back as far as 30 and 40 years. Schools will be closed, [...]

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Gwen Moore recognizes Poverty in America Awareness Month
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Gwen Moore recognizes Poverty in America Awareness Month

Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of Poverty in America Awareness Month. “Today, the unemployment rate stands at 8.6 percent and despite recent economic growth more than 43 million Americans including 14.7 million children live in poverty, the highest in the more than 50 years since we have been tracking this [...]

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Top stories of 2011 and hopes for 2012
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Top stories of 2011 and hopes for 2012

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 [...]

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Salvation Army needs big boost in its last days of Red Kettle Campaign
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Salvation Army needs big boost in its last days of Red Kettle Campaign

With only a couple days left before the Red Kettles retire until next Christmas, The Salvation Army is still $1.3 million behind in it’s 2.7M goal. “We’re thankful for the donations we have received to date. Reaching our Red Kettle Christmas goal is critical to providing much needed shelter for the homeless, food for the [...]

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Rev. Willie Brisco responds to snub by Governor’s office
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Rev. Willie Brisco responds to snub by Governor’s office

MICAH president gets unvited to reception on jobs and economic development held at Governor’s Mansion By Lynda Jones, editor On the front page of the November 30, 2011 issue of the Milwaukee Community Journal, Governor Scott Walker is photographed surrounded by members of the African American Chamber of Commerce during a reception held at the [...]

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Gwen Moore introduces RISE Act
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Gwen Moore introduces RISE Act

Washington, D.C. – This week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) introduced the Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act (the RISE Out of Poverty Act or the RISE Act), an overhaul of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF). Original co-sponsors include Reps. Danny Davis (D-IL), Edolphus Towns (D-NY), John [...]

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Community organizations, elected officials converge for job creation
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Community organizations, elected officials converge for job creation

Leaders take a grassroots approach to developing a Milwaukee Jobs Act By Maricha Harris Job creation was the center of discussion at a town hall meeting that was organized and hosted by several community- based organizations, including Citizen Action of Wisconsin, League of Young Voters, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), 9to5 Milwaukee, [...]

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