http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15775 Fast food workers in Milwaukee walk off the job, call for wage increase, right to a union without retaliation Inspired by recent workplace actions in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, low-wage workers in Milwaukee joined the nationwide movement for a living wage Wednesday by walking off the job. Workers are calling for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15772 By Maya Rhodan NNPA Washington Correspondent For Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, trouble seemed to come easy. His troubles began in 1997, when at age 12 he plead guilty to setting fire to the apartment of his grandmother, Betty Shabazz, that resulted in her death in New York. As a result, young Malcolm spent [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:35:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15769 Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton Described as being the new hope of the African aviation industry, this 20 year-old has always dreamt of becoming a pilot. He is young, gifted and Black. Favour Odozor has emerged this year as becoming the youngest person to have earned a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15766 When financial resources are tight, it is important to be as efficient as possible with your income. Residents attending the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Spring Job and Resource Fair will be offered information on how to accomplish just that. The 7th Annual SDC Spring Job and Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 18 from [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15762 Potawatomi Bingo Casino has named Rodney Ferguson as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the casino’s executive leadership team April 15. As CFO, Ferguson will oversee all financial activities at the Casino, including operations in the casino’s accounting, compliance, information technologies, warehouse and purchasing departments. He will also monitor the casino’s operating results, profitability and performance. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:17:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15759 The Alexis Patterson 11th Anniversary Wreath ceremony was held on May 3, 2013 at Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School where young Alexis was last seen 11 years ago. Joining Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. (pictured above) were members of the Sheriff’s Department along with The Reverend Don Darius Butler, MCSO Associate Chaplain and pastor [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:14:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15757 At a news conference at the Brown County Courthouse last Thursday afternoon which received substantial coverage on local television, local leaders called on State Senators Robert Cowles and Frank Lasee to join a rising chorus of GOP senators who have been wavering in support of Walker’s plan to reject billions in federal Medicaid dollars for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15747 Community EngAGEment: Aging news and information – Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) census estimates, there are approximately 13 million American veterans and their single surviving spouses age 65 and older. Comparing this to a total of 41 million Americans, 65 years and older, veterans and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15743 Nathaniel Stampley returns home for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess By Maricha Harris Local theatergoers will have the pleasure of witnessing Milwaukee native Nathaniel Stampley perform during the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at the Skylight Music Theatre between May 17th and June 9th. While now back home from New Jersey, Stampley will be playing the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:32:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15723 After nearly 25 years of distinguised public service, Charles “Butch” Walton has officially retired as Chief Executive Officer of Career Youth Development, Inc., a 43 year-old social service agency. According to the Chair of the Board of CYD, Attorney Barbara Franks, Walton became the leader of CYD in 2008 after his dear mother, the founder [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:23:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15721 Members of the Palermo Workers Union welcomed a decision this week by the UW-Milwaukee administration to halt campus sales of Palermo’s Pizza through the summer of 2013. The multi-organization Boycott Coalition for Workers Rights declared a major victory after occupying and shutting down the Palermo’s Pizza window at the UWM food court for nearly 2 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:18:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15717 County Parks held its Park Dedication on Saturday, May 4 for James W. Beckum Park at 900 W. Brown St. Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. helped to make the honor become a reality. “The community has benefited immeasurably from the dedication of this man.” Johnson said. The former Negro League player, James Beckum founded [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:58:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15711 In response to the fatal shooting earlier this week in Washington Park, Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said, “I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17 year- old Daniel Gardner. I will work to the best of my ability to increase and promote safety, anti-drug [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:56:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15708 Compiled by Courier staff Cedric S. Cornwall who is currently a Milwaukee County Court Commissioner recently formally announced his intention to run for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 32 upon the retirement of Judge Michael D. Guolee from the bench at the end of his term in 2014. Cornwall says that he is running for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:50:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15702 We all spend a lot on energy every month to power our homes. But over 680 homeowners in the City of Milwaukee have reduced their energy bills and improved the comfort and durability of their homes with the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency program, or Me2. Me2 provides thousands of dollars in rebates and no home equity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:33:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15700 Nation’s largest one day food drive will Stamp Out Hunger The 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 8:30 am-5:00 pm at Hunger Task Force warehouse located at 201 S. Hawley Court and Post offices throughout Milwaukee. Over 5,000 letter carriers from rural and urban post [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:30:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15698 6th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has launched the 6th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2013, challenging students to put into words what the concept of “freedom” means to them and how they can combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination, and violence in the world today. The deadline for the scholarship [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:26:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15695 The 2013 season quietly gets underway this Saturday, May 11 between 9 am and noon. Several vendors will be at the Market selling starter flowers and vegetable plants. Because it’s so early in the season, spring produce will be very limited, if at all. The Market is open Saturdays only between May 11 and June [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:20:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15691 It will be here before you know it. Enrollment in the Affordable Healthcare Act begins October 1, 2013 with benefits starting January 1, 2014 but there is some confusion about how it will affect residents. Information sessions will shed light on the new healthcare program at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) 7th Annual Spring Job [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 20:43:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15687 By Deon Farr Our struggle began when Deontay Farr was diagnosed with Autism in 2009. Before that I never even heard of Autism. When I first told my mom about it she said don’t let them doctors tell you something’s wrong with your baby. It was very hard to accept and deal with in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 11:27:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15684 Esperanza Unida is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Dorsey as its director of Economic Development, effective May 3, 2013. “We are grateful to have the benefit of Damon Dorsey’s knowledge and experience in the field of Economic Development,” said Manny Perez, general manager of Esperanza Unida, “His experience, including as Milwaukee County’s Economic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 23:32:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15666 Compiled by Courier Staff Several weeks ago local radio talk show host Charlie Sykes raised more than eyebrows when he decided to play excerpts from a racist video on his show. The video of the “parody” rap song “It’s Free, Swipe Yo EBT,” includes two African American women talking about how they were going to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15661 In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear the words “you have breast cancer” this year, across the lawn of the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum.The installation was placed on the lawn of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 22:55:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15658 By Cassandra Lans An audit from the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau found that last year the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) didn’t verify or require performance information or financial statements from companies receiving financial incentives and awarded nearly $1 million in tax credits to companies for actions taken before they had signed their contracts with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:39:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15654 Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton He was named the best graduating student of the 2011-2012 academic year and owes his success to three well learned traits – discipline, adaptability, and resilience. He is young, gifted and Black. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa made history at John Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore on his May [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:32:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15652 The economy may be on the road to recovery but many Milwaukee area residents still find themselves looking for family supporting work. The free event will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at Greater New Birth Church located at 8237 W. Silver Spring Drive. The SDC Job and Resource Fair [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:29:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15650 The African American Breastfeeding Network of Milwaukee will host a Community Breastfeeding Gathering entitled; B.I.G. Mamas Support Breastfeeding. Program Highlights: • Breast Milk Is ‘Medicine’ For Babies Born Early Presenter: Dinah Scott, RN, IBCLC, Aurora Health Care • Grandmother said: Dispelling Common Breastfeeding Myths Presenter: Dalvery Blackwell, IBCLC, AABN • Grandmother Knows Best: Hearing From [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:26:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15648 The MATC Music department presents Rock Hunger IV; a benefit concert for the Hunger Task Force, produced by and featuring MATC Music Business students. Admission is $7 at the door or $5 with a nonperishable food donation. The event is produced by and features MATC Music department students. This MATC service learning event will raise [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:24:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15646 In celebration of National Law Day, the Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) will provide FREE legal information clinics Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The free legal information clinics will be held at four metro Milwaukee locations: - South Side – Bay View Library 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, WI - Downtown [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:21:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15644 County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. and the Milwaukee County Parks have announced a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate James W. Beckum Park, 900 W. Brown St., on Saturday, May 4 at 11:45 a.m. The park is named in honor of the man who has worked tirelessly to serve the youth of the community through sports. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:18:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15642 The Milwaukee Post Office will post more of the new City Carrier Assistant (CCA) positions that will run from May 3 thru May 10, 2013. Jobseekers in the community are encouraged to build their online profile and apply at http://usps.com/employment. The CCA is a new category of non-career employees and is the path to possible [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/new-grantees-bring-innovative-ideas-to-infant-mortality-initiative/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/new-grantees-bring-innovative-ideas-to-infant-mortality-initiative/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:15:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15639 A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families When it comes to Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis, there is good news and not so good news. Infant mortality–or the number of infants who die during their first year of life–is a major issue in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s infant mortality rate is among [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/new-grantees-bring-innovative-ideas-to-infant-mortality-initiative/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/wheda-to-receive-35m-in-latest-round-of-new-markets-tax-credits/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/wheda-to-receive-35m-in-latest-round-of-new-markets-tax-credits/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:05:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15637 NMTC program promotes job creation through investment in low-income communities The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), through its Community Development Entity, the Greater Wisconsin Opportunities Fund, Inc. (GWOF), is the recipient of $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the 2012 round of the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/wheda-to-receive-35m-in-latest-round-of-new-markets-tax-credits/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/blood-donors-give-patients-the-chance-to-create-a-summer-of-stories/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/blood-donors-give-patients-the-chance-to-create-a-summer-of-stories/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 19:02:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15628 With summer right around the corner, many people are now planning their summer activities and vacations. After all, summer is a time to create lifelong memories. When eligible donors give blood with the American Red Cross, they can also give others time to make their own memories — watching fireworks, having a picnic, sleeping under [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/blood-donors-give-patients-the-chance-to-create-a-summer-of-stories/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/from-afro-cuban-to-aztec-bachata-hmong-rock-and-salsa-mps-student-performance-highlights-districts-diverse-cultures/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/from-afro-cuban-to-aztec-bachata-hmong-rock-and-salsa-mps-student-performance-highlights-districts-diverse-cultures/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 18:58:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15622 Student performers from 15 MPS schools will showcase 12 diverse cultures in song and dance Friday at the 14th annual Cantos de las Americas at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Milwaukee. The show is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee 53202. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/from-afro-cuban-to-aztec-bachata-hmong-rock-and-salsa-mps-student-performance-highlights-districts-diverse-cultures/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/larry-harwell-community-activist-will-be-laid-to-rest/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/larry-harwell-community-activist-will-be-laid-to-rest/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 18:53:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15619 Saturday, April 27, 2013 marked the end of the 74 year journey of Lawrence (Larry) Harwell. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father to 7 girls and 2 boys (imagine that task), and one of the greatest political minds of his time. Did you know that Larry was the first black person [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/larry-harwell-community-activist-will-be-laid-to-rest/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/gathering-and-homegoing-services-to-be-held-for-nathaniel-chip-carter-jones/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/gathering-and-homegoing-services-to-be-held-for-nathaniel-chip-carter-jones/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 18:12:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15616 Nathaniel Jones, also known as “Chip Carter” was murdered on April 17th and died a HERO while fighting off armed attackers. The three men who were under 18 years-old were armed with pistols and gained entry into the home by kicking the back door down. After following the gunman’s instruction and laying on the ground [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/gathering-and-homegoing-services-to-be-held-for-nathaniel-chip-carter-jones/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/lisc-milwaukee-and-mpd-announce-new-partnership-to-improve-safety-in-targeted-central-city-neighborhoods/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/lisc-milwaukee-and-mpd-announce-new-partnership-to-improve-safety-in-targeted-central-city-neighborhoods/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:03:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15605 Community development leaders at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership to improve safety in targeted urban hotspots. The announcement was made at an event in Washington Park’s Urban Ecology Center on April 23rd to an audience of neighborhood and community agencies representatives, lenders, philanthropists, police, prosecutors and elected [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/lisc-milwaukee-and-mpd-announce-new-partnership-to-improve-safety-in-targeted-central-city-neighborhoods/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/3rd-annual-earth-day-celebrated/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/3rd-annual-earth-day-celebrated/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:56:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15602 On Saturday April 20, 2013 Urban Grass Roots I.N.C. collaborated with Wisconsin League of Young Voters, Village of Hope, Boys of Summer Home Improvement, and Burleigh Food & Car Wash to celebrate the 3rd Annual Earth Day event. There were over 60 volunteers ranging from elders supervising the process to young children playing in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/3rd-annual-earth-day-celebrated/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-coalition-hosts-job-fair-with-milwaukee-area-employers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-coalition-hosts-job-fair-with-milwaukee-area-employers/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:54:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15599 Partnership of local agencies prepared job seekers for entry-level positions A job fair hosted by an employment coalition comprised of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Guest House, WCS Parsons House and Simple Steps LLC connected 350 job seekers to Milwaukee-area employers this week at the HACM Community Services Building. More than [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-coalition-hosts-job-fair-with-milwaukee-area-employers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/baseball-commissioner-and-robinsons-daughter-host-a-viewing-of-42-for-area-students/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/baseball-commissioner-and-robinsons-daughter-host-a-viewing-of-42-for-area-students/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:47:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15595 By Cassandra Lans Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, along with Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson) and the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a private screening of the movie “42” for teenagers from Roosevelt Middle School on Tuesday, April 23 at Marcus North Shore Cinema. The students, who come from the 6th through 8th grades, had access to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/baseball-commissioner-and-robinsons-daughter-host-a-viewing-of-42-for-area-students/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/express-yourself-milwaukee-creates-city-wide-outdoor-art-gallery/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/express-yourself-milwaukee-creates-city-wide-outdoor-art-gallery/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:39:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15593 On Sat. April 27, Express Yourself Milwaukee (EYM) unveils 5 outdoor pop-up art galleries. The artwork in the galleries is a collaborative effort by the youth and staff at 10 Milwaukee youth serving organizations. Gallery sites include: Running Rebels Community Organization, Mt.Mary College, St. Aemilian Lakeside, McLeod Bethune Academy, and Express Yourself Milwaukee. Bus tours [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/express-yourself-milwaukee-creates-city-wide-outdoor-art-gallery/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/no-kid-hungry-campaign-work-expanding-across-the-country/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/no-kid-hungry-campaign-work-expanding-across-the-country/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:35:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15591 Six new organizations join No Kid Hungry Allies Program Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is proud to announce six new organizations joining in the work of the campaign by becoming part of the No Kid Hungry Allies program. No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/no-kid-hungry-campaign-work-expanding-across-the-country/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/open-house-highlighting-matc-accelerated-programs-set-for-may-1-at-west-allis-campus/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/open-house-highlighting-matc-accelerated-programs-set-for-may-1-at-west-allis-campus/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:31:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15589 Prospective students are invited to explore Milwaukee Area Technical College’s accelerated associate degree programs at a free open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the West Allis Campus, 1200 S. 71st St. Designed for busy, working adults, MATC’s accelerated programs meet one evening per week in eight-week sessions or are offered [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/open-house-highlighting-matc-accelerated-programs-set-for-may-1-at-west-allis-campus/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/growing-powers-will-allen-to-speak-at-uwm-may-15/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/growing-powers-will-allen-to-speak-at-uwm-may-15/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:27:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15587 Growing Power’s Will Allen will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Golda Meir Library Annual Program, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library’s fourth floor Conference Center. Also speaking will be Michael Lovell, UWM Chancellor; Gretchen Mead, Victory Garden Initiative Executive Director; and Stan Stojkovic, UWM School of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/growing-powers-will-allen-to-speak-at-uwm-may-15/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/american-cancer-societys-cancer-prevention-study-comes-to-southeast-wisconsin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/american-cancer-societys-cancer-prevention-study-comes-to-southeast-wisconsin/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:24:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15585 Major health systems to serve as enrollment sites The Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is a oncein- a-lifetime opportunity to make an impact on this and future generations. Southeast Wisconsin will host several enrollment opportunities at a variety of sites from April 25 to May 10, 2013. The first enrollment is slated for Thursday, April 25 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/american-cancer-societys-cancer-prevention-study-comes-to-southeast-wisconsin/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-diversity-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-diversity-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:13:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15580 By Lynda L. Jones Who would ever picture Milwaukee being a place where a casino career would be a reality? Yes, a career. Well, here are three individuals who are African American, two males and one female that are thriving and enjoying their casino careers. Shay Bolden is a Box Office Supervisor for the Northern [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/employment-diversity-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/uwm-foundation-alumni-fellows-for-2013/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/uwm-foundation-alumni-fellows-for-2013/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:37:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15570 As the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Peck School of the Arts and the Year of the Arts, two Peck School alumni have been selected as the UWM Foundation Alumni Fellows for 2013. This year’s fellows are Henry Godinez of Chicago’s Goodman Theatre and Kevin Stalheim, founder of Milwaukee’s Present Music. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/uwm-foundation-alumni-fellows-for-2013/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/child-care-choices-for-students-make-a-differenc/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/child-care-choices-for-students-make-a-differenc/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:27:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15566 From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles Like many working parents, I always want to know where my children are when their school day ends. And I know I am not alone in this daily concern. The afterschool hours between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. are peak times for a youth to become victim to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/child-care-choices-for-students-make-a-differenc/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:37:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15559 Toyota unveils the 2013 Avalon By Yvonne Coleman- Bach Associate Publisher/ Editor, Louisville Defender Newspaper Toyota recently unveiled their 2013 Avalon at a press junket in Cincinnati. The event not only provided the media in attendance with a look at the newly designed vehicle, but also an inside look at the company who makes it [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/feed/ 0