http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11283 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/stop-the-violence-summit-introduce-plans/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:01:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11276 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11274 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, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/exceptional-talented-youth-series-to-start-this-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:46:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11271 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/senator-taylor-women-of-faith-milwaukee-partner-for-womens-health-event-healthy-women-healthy-living/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:36:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11269 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/rep-coggs-asks-for-women-to-take-a-stand-for-our-men-at-feb-4-community-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:31:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11266 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. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/black-history-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:27:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11263 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/att-invests-more-than-1-billion-in-wisconsin-from-2008-through-2011-to-improve-local-networks/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:21:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11259 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/couples-building-stronger-relationships/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:10:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11255 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  [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/pinnacle-motivations-small-business-opulence-awards-held-its-2012-show/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11252 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/celebrating-fathers-and-daughters/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:52:06 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11249 Library Director Paula Kiely and the Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to update the community on the plans for the redevelopment of the East Library property on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the East Library. MPL’s East Library is located at 1910 E. North Avenue. This one-story, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/milwaukee-public-library-board-to-hold-public-meeting-on-east-library-redevelopment/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:07:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11233 By Lorraine Lathen Tobacco related disparities are no accident. Armed with targeted marketing strategies, cigarettes and a whole line of addictive OTPs (other tobacco products), the tobacco industry’s tactics intentionally cause a higher burden on some populations than on others. Smoking cigarettes leads to many health problems, including cancer, and many of us know one [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/tobacco-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-addictor-or-killer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:56:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11230 The Medical College of Wisconsin has begun to explore the development of a statewide community-based medical education program to address Wisconsin’s pending physician shortage. The Medical College’s Board of Trustees authorized the College’s administration to conduct feasibility analyses of placing community-based medical school components in one or more regions throughout Wisconsin. The project will be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medical-college-trustees-authorize-exploration-of-statewide-community-based-medical-education-program/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:49:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11227 The Internal Revenue Service and community partners nationwide today launched their annual outreach campaign aimed at helping millions of Americans who earned $49,078 or less take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). In Wisconsin last year, around 378,000 families received approximately $759 million in EITC with an average amount of $2007. This week, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/on-earned-income-tax-credit-awareness-day-irs-and-partners-launch-outreach-campaign-to-low-and-moderate-income-workers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:03:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11224 By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply — but time is running out. The deadline for applying during the general enrollment period is March 31. If [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/medicare-part-b-deadline-approaching/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:57:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11221 Thousands of seniors soon will pay higher property taxes according to a report released this week by the Wisconsin Budget Project. The Homestead Credit, which puts money back into the pockets of low-income seniors and helps them stay in their homes, will shrink this year, because state legislators voted to stop adjusting the credit for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/governors-changes-to-homestead-credit-will-shrink-money-back-to-low-income-seniors/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:34:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11216 The 11th tax season for the Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition’s (MABC) free tax preparation service is officially under way. Kickoff ceremonies were held at Goodwill Industries facility on N. 91st Street , one of the tax preparation sites for the coalition. SDC CEO Deborah Blanks reminded the public that in its first ten years of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/kicking-off-free-tax-preparation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:22:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11193 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/response-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:13:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11188 Pete Tsiritidis was joined by members of his family in cutting the ribbon recently at Pete’s Fruit Market which has expanded and opened the doors to its larger store with a Grand Opening during one of the last unseasonably warm days in January at 1400 S. Union St., on the corner of 17th Street and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:03:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11184 By Taki S. Raton The 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce the Future Leader Scholarship opportunity initiative. Sponsored by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., in January of each year, the 100 provides annual scholarship awards to deserving matriculating seniors who will be full-time students in the coming fall at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:53:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11180 County Supervisor Johnny Thomas, candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller, announced today the support of Milwaukee leaders, including Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele and a number of other elected officials at all levels. “I am pleased to lend my support to Johnny Thomas for Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:46:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11177 Ray Harmon, public servant and candidate for the Milwaukee Common Council in District 9, released the first part of his Vision for Change for Northwest Milwaukee: Jobs and Economic Development. “For far too long, Milwaukee’s Northwest side has faced economic downturns and a lack of promising job development,” Harmon said. “I believe that through redevelopment [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/ray-harmon-releases-his-plan-for-economic-development-and-job-creation-in-district-9/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:41:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11173 Seaway Bank and Trust Company announces two executive level promotions. Denise T. Weaver has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President/Operations Officer. In her new position, she will be responsible for the management and direction of daily operations activities at all branch locations and the supervision of more than 140 employees serving consumers [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/seaway-bank-and-trust-company-promotes-key-executives/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:27:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11171 Peace for Change Alliance, Inc. and Urban Grass Roots will be hosting the follow-up to the Stop the Violence Youth Summit called “Bridging the Gap” Saturday, January 28th at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Public Officials and their Youth Leaders will give their plan on how they will reduce crime for 2012. As you know [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/stop-the-violence-youth-summit-to-be-held-on-saturday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:55:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11153 By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African-Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than whites, and a recent study found that one in five black Americans age 75 and older has glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma? It’s an [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/local-eye-care-specialists-explain-risks-and-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:42:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11148 More than 2,200 students who earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee at the end of the summer or fall semester took part in commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at the U.S. Cellular arena. Those students had wide variety of experiences at UWM that broadened their perspective and helped them move into diverse careers after [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:35:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11145 Larsharae Hooker to now vie for State Title and Scholarship She was once shy and reserved, but now Larsharae is a responsible, goal-oriented teen who was just named the 2012 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Next, Larsharae will compete against other Boys & Girls Club [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11140 The Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family are pictured on the Grand Opening Day earlier this month celebrating the expansion of the market. A store that began with just a stand on a vacant lot. Pete’s Fruit Market has been somewhat of a secret that the near southside of Milwaukee kept. Today, with the diversity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:25:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11135 Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen on January 14, 2012 at a party hosted by his wife Daphne Moutry Allen at Nostagia II located at 43rd and Good Hope. Allen recently retired from Milwaukee County after more than 30 years of employment there. Pictured from (l to r) are: [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:01:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11132 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been receiving numerous complaints and inquiries from consumers across the country about fraudulent job offers for positions as “mystery” or “secret shoppers.” Consumers report receiving a letter, generally by postal mail, containing instructions, and accompanied by a check. The instructions usually direct the recipient to deposit the check, spend [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/its-no-secret-many-secret-shopper-job-offers-are-scams/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/in-the-spirit-of-dr-king-recall-activists-make-history/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/in-the-spirit-of-dr-king-recall-activists-make-history/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:19:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11107 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 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/in-the-spirit-of-dr-king-recall-activists-make-history/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:05:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11102 A Proclamation By The President of the United States of America On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation’s deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-federal-holiday-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:56:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11097 By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I proudly stood alongside NAACP State Conference presidents on the steps of the capitol building in Columbia, South Carolina for the annual King Day at the Dome March and Rally. The event has grown [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/upholding-voting-rights-in-the-memory-of-dr-king/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:48:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11095 Groundbreaking Agreement to Help Address Juvenile Violence Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee County District Atty. John Chisholm announced a groundbreaking agreement Tuesday to better protect the public by giving police officers long-sought direct access to juvenile probation information. The agreement closes a gap in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/dextra-a-hadnot-and-valerie-hill-honored-during-st-marks-king-celebration-program/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/dextra-a-hadnot-and-valerie-hill-honored-during-st-marks-king-celebration-program/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:17:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11077 Dextra A. Hadnot, Government Affairs Director for AT & T was one of the honorees for the annual St. Mark A.M.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration held on Sunday, Jan. 15. Ralph Hallmon, president of the Milwaukee Urban League joins Hadnot as they tour the exclusive travelling exhibit that St. Mark also unveiled during its [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/dextra-a-hadnot-and-valerie-hill-honored-during-st-marks-king-celebration-program/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/28th-annual-marcus-center-king-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/28th-annual-marcus-center-king-celebration/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:52:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11071 Members of the Bear Clan Singers and Dancers opened the 28th Annual Marcus Center King Celebration with a Native American Dance. (Photos by Pat A. Robinson) Children from the African American Children’s Theatre (AACT) performed during the 28th Annual Marcus Center’s King Celebration. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson)]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/28th-annual-marcus-center-king-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:39:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11068 Development expected to spur nearly 1,000 direct, indirect jobs Potawatomi Bingo Casino, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, announced this week it is building a $150 million hotel adjacent to Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, creating new jobs and generating millions in additional revenue for the Milwaukee area. The proposed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/potawatomi-to-build-150-million-382-room-hotel-in-milwaukee-menomonee-valley/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-prepares-to-celebrate-king-holiday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-prepares-to-celebrate-king-holiday/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:16:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11048 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, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-prepares-to-celebrate-king-holiday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/longtime-milwaukee-drummer-anthony-tony-finlayson-jams-with-local-boys-girls-club-members/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/longtime-milwaukee-drummer-anthony-tony-finlayson-jams-with-local-boys-girls-club-members/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:09:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11044 Longtime Milwaukee drummer Anthony ‘Tony’ Finlayson jams with local Boys & Girls Club members during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s Annual Fine Arts Exhibit held last Thursday, Jan. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its Mardak Administration Center located at 1558 N. 6th St. The event took place in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/longtime-milwaukee-drummer-anthony-tony-finlayson-jams-with-local-boys-girls-club-members/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:05:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11040 By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at Heartlove Place, 3229 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Sponsored by the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Head Start Program, READ [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/fathers-share-celebrative-evening-with-their-children-at-sdc-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:56:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11038 “People under the control of others should not be victimized twice,” Sen. Coggs says Sen. Spencer Coggs announced this week that he is introducing legislation that would protect victims caught up in the trade of human trafficking by overturning their convictions for prostitution and other related crimes when they were controlled by abusers and victimizers. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sen-coggs-authors-legislation-to-protect-victims-of-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-kicks-off-super-blood-drive/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-kicks-off-super-blood-drive/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:46:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11036 As they prepare for the big game, football fans will have a chance to “score a touchdown for life” at BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s Super Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 23. The blood drive will be held at Wisconsin State Fair Park’s Tommy Thompson Center (640 S. 84th St., West Allis, Wis.) from 7 a.m. to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/bloodcenter-of-wisconsin-kicks-off-super-blood-drive/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-chamber-orchestra-presents-the-dream-lives-on-a-tribute-to-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-chamber-orchestra-presents-the-dream-lives-on-a-tribute-to-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:41:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11032 Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra will present a free community tribute concert on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, in Milwaukee. Music Director Richard Hynson will conduct, and church founder Bishop Sedgwick Daniels will narrate the performance. The Dream Lives On will feature works for string [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/milwaukee-chamber-orchestra-presents-the-dream-lives-on-a-tribute-to-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/28th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-birthday-celebration-maintain-faith-in-the-future-sunday-january-15-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/28th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-birthday-celebration-maintain-faith-in-the-future-sunday-january-15-2012/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:37:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11029 Milwaukee and Atlanta, Georgia are the only cities to have celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The event is free admission and open to the public. Paid parking is available at the Marcus Center Parking Structure on East State Street. The Celebration will commence at 1:00 PM in Uihlein Hall, which will include a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/28th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-birthday-celebration-maintain-faith-in-the-future-sunday-january-15-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/martin-luther-king-jr-day-celebration-at-king-center-3/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/martin-luther-king-jr-day-celebration-at-king-center-3/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:33:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11027 The public is invited to attend this year’s King Day Celebration at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet Street on Monday, Jan. 16 with a program at 2:30 pm. The guest speaker will be Thelma Sias, Vice President of Local Affairs with WE Energies. This year’s King Day Celebration will [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/martin-luther-king-jr-day-celebration-at-king-center-3/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/salvation-army-to-give-invocation-serve-hot-cocoa-at-the-annual-dr-king-celebration-at-the-marcus-center-jan-15th/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/salvation-army-to-give-invocation-serve-hot-cocoa-at-the-annual-dr-king-celebration-at-the-marcus-center-jan-15th/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:29:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11024 Major Roger Ross, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, will give the invocation at the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration. Salvation Army volunteers will also be on hand serving free hot chocolate to guests. The event will be held on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/salvation-army-to-give-invocation-serve-hot-cocoa-at-the-annual-dr-king-celebration-at-the-marcus-center-jan-15th/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:26:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11019 A pair of programs operated by the Social Development Commission (SDC) has gotten strong financial support from a number of private foundations that will allow them to serve area residents. The SDC Senior Companion Program has been named recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Retirement Research Foundation and a $15,000 grant from the Faye [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/sdc-programs-receive-grant-support/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/boys-girls-club-of-greater-milwaukee-receives-grant-for-financial-literacy-for-young-learners/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/boys-girls-club-of-greater-milwaukee-receives-grant-for-financial-literacy-for-young-learners/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:19:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11015 Learning how to manage money can’t start early enough. That’s why the PNC Foundation is awarding a $75,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for a new program to teach local children about sharing, saving and spending and to equip their parents to reinforce the lessons. “For Me, For You, For Later” [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/boys-girls-club-of-greater-milwaukee-receives-grant-for-financial-literacy-for-young-learners/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/gallery-night-and-day-on-king-drive-presents-an-amazing-journey-featuring-master-artist-sylvester-s-sims/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/gallery-night-and-day-on-king-drive-presents-an-amazing-journey-featuring-master-artist-sylvester-s-sims/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:14:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11011 The Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation is hosting another Gallery Night on Friday, January 20, 2012 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. and January 21, 10 to 1p.m., at the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio, located at 2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. This Gallery Night on King Drive will feature and celebrate Master [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/gallery-night-and-day-on-king-drive-presents-an-amazing-journey-featuring-master-artist-sylvester-s-sims/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/alderperson-candidate-ray-harmons-vision-for-northridge-mall-in-dist-9/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/alderperson-candidate-ray-harmons-vision-for-northridge-mall-in-dist-9/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:08:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11008 Milwaukee Aldermanic candidate Ray Harmon announced his plan for redeveloping Milwaukee Northridge mall, with the goals of creating jobs, while increasing land value and tax revenue. “Northwest Milwaukee has the potential to become an economically vibrant region again and the main catalyst for this revitalization is the redevelopment of Northridge Mall,” said Harmon. “Growing up, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/alderperson-candidate-ray-harmons-vision-for-northridge-mall-in-dist-9/feed/ 0