By Evan Casey and Karen Stokes Velvalea “Vel” Phillips, a Milwaukee legend, an advocate for civil rights who displayed courage under great pressure, died Tuesday. She was 94. Civil rights … [Read more...]
When Considering Educating Children of Color, Diversity Matters
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee has acquired the unfortunate statistic of being the worst place for African Americans to raise their children and due to those statistics young educated people are … [Read more...]
Superintendent Darienne Driver Announced Her New Position
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This past Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) received a message from Superintendent Darienne Driver. In it, she announced her new position with United Way as the … [Read more...]
March for Our Lives Milwaukee: The Youth are in Power
By Nyesha Stone It’s 2018 and America’s youth is showing the world how to use their voices in an impactful way. After the Parkland, FL shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, that … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity Holds Groundbreaking Event for New Initiative
By Evan Casey Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony last week Wednesday for their plan to build and repair 100 homes in three years in the Midtown neighborhood. Titled Midtown … [Read more...]
Former Attorney General Eric Holder Visits Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Eric Holder, former Attorney General of the United States from 2009 to 2015 came to Wisconsin with stops in Milwaukee and Madison to campaign for Supreme Court candidate … [Read more...]
Senator Tammy Baldwin Opens New Campaign Office in Milwaukee
By Nyesha Stone U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin opened the doors to her new campaign office right here in Milwaukee on March 3. Located on the north side at 5040 W. North Ave., this office will give … [Read more...]
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Announces 2018 Campaign Co-chairs and New Board of Directors
Milwaukee – United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County has identified and recruited four influential community leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha County to head up its 2018 Community … [Read more...]
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Statement Regarding Childhood Lead Poisoning Program Internal Investigation
By Bevan K. Baker, FACHE Over the last several weeks, there have been numerous media reports regarding concerns within the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) Childhood Lead Poisoning … [Read more...]
Reminder to Vote In Midterm Elections
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz February is Black History Month, it is the month of St. Valentine’s Day and in 2018 it is the month for midterm elections. While it’s been a little over a year since the last … [Read more...]
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