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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Milwaukee County School Districts most adversely affected Compiled by Courier Staff As recall efforts officially move in high speed, some advocates for Governor Walker are declaring success in schools around the state from the administration’s drastic slashing cuts. However, there is another view being expressed for Milwaukee County. Milwaukee’s Legislative Caucus members Sen. Chris Larson [...]

Residents can now sign an advisory petition opposing the closings or consolidations of five inner city Milwaukee U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stations, according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. “We urge residents to go to our web pages at www.milwaukee.gov and download a petition and help to collect signatures,” Alderwoman Coggs said. Completed petitions can be [...]

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 [...]

Compiled by Courier Staff From now on Nov. 1, 2011 will go into the history books as the day that Wisconsin officially joined 48 other states in becoming a concealed carry gun law state. The reaction to this new law on the books is to each extreme. Some hate it, and some love it, there [...]

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt. The announcement is part of a series of executive actions to put Americans back to work and strengthen the economy because we can’t wait for Congressional Republicans to act. [...]