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 [...]

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 [...]

The bi-monthly series titled “Young, Gifted and Black” will begin this February. Profiles of academically excelled, talented, gifted, and extraordinary skilled African American youth will be featured the second and the fourth week per month starting this February. The age and categorical range will be elementary, secondary and college. Although local talent will be highlighted, [...]

Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Women of Faith-Milwaukee will be hosting “Healthy Women, Healthy Living,” a women’s health event, to educate women on a number of topics related to their health. It will feature healthcare professionals discussing the following issues: obesity and its effects on the body; a serious conversation about HIV/AIDS prevention and [...]

On Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12 noon, I request that all women to take an “A Stand for Our Men for our sons, grandsons, fathers, grandfathers, brothers, husbands, uncles and partners for jobs.” “WE Will Stand for OUR MEN” will be held in front of the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr Statue north of [...]

The Milwaukee Urban League in conjunction with Handsome Barber Shop will hold a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The celebration will be held from Noon – 3:00pm at the Barber Shop, 2701 N. Teutonia Ave. (Teutonia & Center Streets). Free books “Great Black Inventors” will be given away while supplies last. [...]

Company builds new cell sites, boosts capacity and adds fiber optics to enhance networks AT&T* invested more than $1 billion in its Wisconsin wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company’s mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. During 2011, AT&T made more than 775 wireless [...]

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 [...]

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  [...]

Milwaukee area fathers involved in raising their daughters will get to share a special evening with them. The Milwaukee Recreation Department, in partnership with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and the Social Development Commission (SDC), will host their ninth Annual Daddy/ Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 18. The Dance will be held at North Division High [...]