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/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/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/2012/01/28/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/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:43:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11127 Muslims in Milwaukee will be hosting a “Meet Your Muslim Neighbors Day” in three area libraries in January and February 2012. The events which are free and open to the public aim at highlighting the contributions of Muslims to the Milwaukee Community. The events will feature tables set up by various Muslim organizations in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/muslims-in-milwaukee-host-neighbors-day/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/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/st-mark-a-m-e-martin-luther-king-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/st-mark-a-m-e-martin-luther-king-celebration/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:22:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10994 St. Mark A.M.E. Church’s 30th Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Sunday, January 15th includes an exhibit of 48 historic photos from the 1968 March on Washington taken by Look Magazine photographer Stanley Tretick. The exhibit, entitled “And Freedom For All” will be on display at St. Mark, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. from 9a-5p. Jan. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/st-mark-a-m-e-martin-luther-king-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/columbia-st-marys-center-to-hold-free-prostate-screenings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/columbia-st-marys-center-to-hold-free-prostate-screenings/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:53:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10942 1 in 5 African American men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. And, while these statistics can be scary, if found early prostate cancer is treatable and beatable. Thomas Tillman of Milwaukee tells all the guys he knows, “ Don’t be afraid to get checked out. You just [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/columbia-st-marys-center-to-hold-free-prostate-screenings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/official-kick-off-of-free-tax-preparation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/official-kick-off-of-free-tax-preparation/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:48:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10939 A free service that has helped thousands of local families prepare and file their taxes will kick-off its season January 27. The official start-up of the Milwaukee area tax prep program coincides with National EITC, or Earned Income Tax Credit, Day. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program of the Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition (MABC) will [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/official-kick-off-of-free-tax-preparation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/leading-wisconsin-reception-and-celebration-to-be-held-on-jan-8-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/leading-wisconsin-reception-and-celebration-to-be-held-on-jan-8-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:45:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10936 Center for Progressive Leadership and the first graduates of the 2011 Wisconsin Political Leaders Fellowship cordially invite you to be a part of developing Wisconsin’s future progressive leaders! We are excited to welcome 11th Assembly District State Representative Jason Fields, as our guest speaker for the “Leading Wisconsin Reception & Celebration” which will be held [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/leading-wisconsin-reception-and-celebration-to-be-held-on-jan-8-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/micah-2nd-annual-prayer-breakfast-and-mlk-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/micah-2nd-annual-prayer-breakfast-and-mlk-celebration/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:41:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10934 MICAH will hold its Second Annual MLK Celebration entitled: “Human salvation lies in the hands of those who become creatively maladjusted.” MLK, Jr. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with featured speaker: Rev. Kenneth Wheeler, Cross Lutheran Church The breakfast will take place at: Bayshore Lutheran Church, 1200 East Hampton [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/micah-2nd-annual-prayer-breakfast-and-mlk-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/mondays-barbershop-forum-to-be-held-on-jan-9-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/mondays-barbershop-forum-to-be-held-on-jan-9-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:38:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10931 The Black Man’s Forum, Inner City Development Project, Inc. and the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce will host Monday’s Barbershop Forum. Scheduled guest presenters are: Dr. Patricia McManus, executive director, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin Topic – “Help Save Our Babies” Dorian James, Respiratory Therapist, Pulmedix Asthma Care Center Topic – “Asthma Is Killing Us” [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/mondays-barbershop-forum-to-be-held-on-jan-9-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/21st-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-prayer-service/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/21st-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-prayer-service/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:35:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10929 The 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service on January 16, 6 PM at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 1445 N. 24th Street, Milwaukee “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had a Dream….What Has Happened to the Dream?” Speaker: Rev. David A. Jones, Pastor St. Benedict the East African Church, Chicago Sponsored by: Black Catholic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/21st-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-prayer-service/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/take-the-hood-back-campaign/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/take-the-hood-back-campaign/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:31:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10927 On Saurday, Jan. 7th – “Take the Hood Back” Campaign – Occupy the Hood MKE is not a political campaign representing the interest of any specific party. This is a community movement that is about giving all power to the people and getting the attention and respect we deserve. When: January 7, 2012 Where: Sherman [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/take-the-hood-back-campaign/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/one-mke-summit-to-be-held-on-sat-jan-7-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/one-mke-summit-to-be-held-on-sat-jan-7-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:29:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10925 On Sat., January 7, 2012 – The NAACP Milwaukee Young Adult Committee presents “One MKE Summit”. The purpose of this summit is to pull together all stakeholders within the African-American community to connect and collaborate. The goal is to leave at the end of the day with a set calendar and specific action items on [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/one-mke-summit-to-be-held-on-sat-jan-7-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/violent-flash-mob-stopped-before-it-got-started/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/violent-flash-mob-stopped-before-it-got-started/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10410 A Violent flash mob was stopped before it got started this week at Mayfair Mall. This proves that we can stop violence if the community works together. As Peace for Change Alliance posted statuses on 3 different Facebook pages, asking teens not to do it and asking parents to step in and stop their children [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/violent-flash-mob-stopped-before-it-got-started/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:14:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8170 The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center invites the entire community to celebrate the last day of Kwanzaa on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at the WAAC from 12 noon to 5:00 pm, located at 3020 W. Vliet Street. The event will consists of a candle lighting ceremony, poetry, singing, dancing, drumming, food, vendors and more. It [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/christmas-family-feast-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/christmas-family-feast-2/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:35:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8120 Organizers prepare to feed thousands The Salvation Army and partner 1290 WMCS are just days away from the 22nd Annual Christmas Family Feast. The organizations are preparing to serve thousands on Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Christmas Family Feast hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/christmas-family-feast-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/time-is-right-to-apply-for-energy-assistance/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/time-is-right-to-apply-for-energy-assistance/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:38:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7989 Don’t want to wait in line? Now is the time to apply for Energy Assistance! Income eligible residents are encouraged to apply for help with their energy bills. You do not have to be behind on your energy bill to apply for Energy Assistance. Historically, there is a heavy demand for the program in early [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/time-is-right-to-apply-for-energy-assistance/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/ujima-a-kwanzaa-celebration-of-a-life-dedicated-to-giving/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/ujima-a-kwanzaa-celebration-of-a-life-dedicated-to-giving/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:44:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7969 Kwanzaa will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 6 pm at All Saints Catholic Church, 4060 North 26th Street in Milwaukee. The program will focus on the third principle of Kwanzaa, Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), in honor of Ms. Augusta Travitt who was for many the Black Catholic community’s patron saint before [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/09/ujima-a-kwanzaa-celebration-of-a-life-dedicated-to-giving/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/ged-class-orientation-scheduled/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/ged-class-orientation-scheduled/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:13:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7941 Milwaukee area residents seeking to earn their high school diploma will be offered the chance to enroll in GED classes. The Education and Training Program of the Social Development Commission (SDC) will provide orientation for day and evening sessions of its GED/HSED classes. Persons interested in signing up for the day class sessions should attend [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/ged-class-orientation-scheduled/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/a-night-of-wrath-faces-of-the-poor/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/a-night-of-wrath-faces-of-the-poor/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:09:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7939 Sponsor: The Poor Peoples Movement Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Esperanza Unida, 611 W. National Ave. Event Summary: An evening of listening to the poor as they tell their story of struggle in today’s economy. An art exhibit by Elias Vallejo will also be on display at the event. For more [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/a-night-of-wrath-faces-of-the-poor/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/sole-of-a-hustla-movie-screening-event-to-be-held-on-dec-6-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/sole-of-a-hustla-movie-screening-event-to-be-held-on-dec-6-2011/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:07:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7937 The African American Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the one night only event of the showing of ‘Sole of a Hustla’ event to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Seating at the Calatrava addition of the Milwaukee Art Museum is extremely limited. Don’t let this event sell [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/sole-of-a-hustla-movie-screening-event-to-be-held-on-dec-6-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/uw-milwaukee-to-issue-separate-ids-for-voting/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/uw-milwaukee-to-issue-separate-ids-for-voting/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:59:06 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7935 By Kathy Quirk The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee received approval Tuesday, Nov. 22, from Wisconsin’s Government Accountability Board to proceed with a plan to issue separate student identification cards that can be used for voting. The cards will be issued, starting in January, to students who request them to comply with new a state law [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/uw-milwaukee-to-issue-separate-ids-for-voting/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/att-tackles-hunger-with-football-star-jordy-nelson/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/att-tackles-hunger-with-football-star-jordy-nelson/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:43:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7926 Football star Jordy Nelson to sign autographs at two Milwaukee area AT&T stores Dec. 6 This holiday shopping season AT&T is working with wide receiver Jordy Nelson to help fight hunger. Nelson will be on hand to sign photographs at the Brookfield and Glendale AT&T stores on December 6. AT&T will also be collecting canned [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/att-tackles-hunger-with-football-star-jordy-nelson/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:38:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7922 A meaningful connection was established, with Kevin Boatright, Anwar Floyd-Pruitt, and Mikal Floyd-Pruitt, after Evelyn Patricia Terry, founder of the Terry McCormick Gallery of Contemporary Fine and Folk Art, crossed their paths at various venues during Milwaukee’s last Gallery Night. The young emerging artists passionately discussed gaining visibility and building patron bases, two subjects that [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/exciting-next-generation-meet-and-welcome-art-exhibition/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:12:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7885 Breakfast will be held from 8:00 am- 9:00 am. Program begins at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Saint Matthews C.M.E. Church 2944 North 9th Street (Parking on 8th Street, off Chambers). This weekend’s conference will address Jobs–Action Steps to Solutions. Panelists: Tom Barrett Mayor, City of Milwaukee Reggie Newson Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/public-hearing-on-proposed-medicaid-cuts/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/public-hearing-on-proposed-medicaid-cuts/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:07:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7883 Wisconsin’s low-income citizens are in deep financial stress. Under the current budget, Gov. Scott Walker plans to cut $554 million to Wisconsin’s BadgerCare and Medicaid programs over the next two years. That’s $554 million from health services offered to low-income families, children, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities. $554 million from detrimental programs designed to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/public-hearing-on-proposed-medicaid-cuts/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/19/winter-wonderland-open-house-dec-1-to-focus-on-critical-need-for-foster-parents/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/19/winter-wonderland-open-house-dec-1-to-focus-on-critical-need-for-foster-parents/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:39:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7815 Foster parents are critically needed in Milwaukee County, where at any given time about 2,000 children are in out-of-home care. So, St. Aemilian – Lakeside, a 161-year old social services agency at 89th and Capitol Drive , will hold an open house on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4-8 p.m. to explain requirements and the many [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/19/winter-wonderland-open-house-dec-1-to-focus-on-critical-need-for-foster-parents/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/recall-sunday-nov-20-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/recall-sunday-nov-20-2011/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:01:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7791 On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, people of faith will be called on to take a stand and participate in “Recall Sunday”. The goal is to get 5,000 signatures that day. Community organizers and volunteers will be outside churches on public property, to greet members and ask if they want to sign the petitions to recall [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/recall-sunday-nov-20-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/sewrpc-holding-public-meetings-on-regional-housing-plan/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/sewrpc-holding-public-meetings-on-regional-housing-plan/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:51:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7786 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/sewrpc-holding-public-meetings-on-regional-housing-plan/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/national-black-male-summit-attracts-african-participation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/national-black-male-summit-attracts-african-participation/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:08:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7754 By Taki S. Raton The Black Star Project in Chicago in partnership with the Open Society Foundation Campaign for Black Male Achievement in New York has joined to encourage the local sponsorship of Black Male Achievement Summits throughout the country on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty-Two cities have officially signed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/national-black-male-summit-attracts-african-participation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/the-salvation-army-milwaukee-county-red-kettle-christmas-kickoff-fun-for-the-entire-family/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/the-salvation-army-milwaukee-county-red-kettle-christmas-kickoff-fun-for-the-entire-family/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:57:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7750 Everyone is invited to celebrate Christmas with The Salvation Army at the Red Kettle Kickoff. The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff event “kicks off” our bell ringing season and is fun for the entire family. Enjoy musical performances by The Salvation Army Brass Ensemble and the MPS Alumni & Homeless Choir, special guest appearance by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/the-salvation-army-milwaukee-county-red-kettle-christmas-kickoff-fun-for-the-entire-family/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:51:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7747 “Educating the Children of Milwaukee: Our Common Mission” is the theme of the 11th Annual Brother Booker Ashe Urban Ministry Program being held Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Cardinal Stritch University. A panel discussion will focus on how to achieve quality education for the children of Milwaukee. Three panelists with rich and diverse [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/supervisor-willie-johnson-to-host-three-town-hall-meetings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/supervisor-willie-johnson-to-host-three-town-hall-meetings/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:46:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7745 Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr., is inviting residents to attend one of three Town Hall meetings he is hosting this month in the 13th District. “These Town Hall meetings are great opportunities for constituents to learn more about the 2012 County Budget and ask questions about anything pertaining to Milwaukee County government,” Supervisor Johnson [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/supervisor-willie-johnson-to-host-three-town-hall-meetings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/calvary-baptist-church-and-naacp-join-forces-for-deputy-registration-training/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/calvary-baptist-church-and-naacp-join-forces-for-deputy-registration-training/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:59:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7707 The Reverend Dr. John R. Walton, Jr., Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church of Milwaukee, the church’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Committee and the Political Action Committee of the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP have joined forces to co-host an opportunity for our churches , family , friends and others in the community to become [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/calvary-baptist-church-and-naacp-join-forces-for-deputy-registration-training/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/regional-actors-blend-to-create-the-trip/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/regional-actors-blend-to-create-the-trip/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:36:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7681 By Taki S. Raton Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company (HSTC) announces a reading of the award-winning play, “The Trip” on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13 at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The Saturday performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday curtain matinee is at 4 p.m. Hansberry-Sands has partnered [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/regional-actors-blend-to-create-the-trip/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/the-salvation-army-red-kettle-christmas-campaign-begins-nov-4/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/the-salvation-army-red-kettle-christmas-campaign-begins-nov-4/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:41:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7679 $2.7M goal to sustain critical programs & services The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County announces the launch of its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. The goal of The Salvation Army in Milwaukee is $2.7 million dollars that will sustain Toy Shop, Christmas Family Feast, emergency shelter, medical, food pantries, and meals to the homeless and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/03/the-salvation-army-red-kettle-christmas-campaign-begins-nov-4/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/responding-to-a-changing-landscape/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/responding-to-a-changing-landscape/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:09:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7622 Organizations and programs that serve the Milwaukee area community are faced with shrinking traditional funding sources in a time when need for their services is on the rise. Poverty reducing agencies and programs need to determine how to effectively continue their work in this changing funding landscape. The 5th Annual Symposium on Poverty is being [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/responding-to-a-changing-landscape/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/critical-refugee-studies-conference-addresses-todays-global-concerns/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/critical-refugee-studies-conference-addresses-todays-global-concerns/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:05:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7620 The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) will host a Critical Refugee Studies Conference Nov. 3-4 at the UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Blending academic scholarship with discussion of contemporary human rights issues, this conference focuses on the specific issues relevant to people displaced by war, economic crises, political upheavals, natural disasters and ethnic tensions. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/critical-refugee-studies-conference-addresses-todays-global-concerns/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/workshops-from-bridging-the-gap-stop-the-violence-summit-nov-5/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/workshops-from-bridging-the-gap-stop-the-violence-summit-nov-5/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:01:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7618 Peace for Change Alliance Inc. & Team Stop the Violence Presents: Stop the Violence Self Development Workshops…. The Community will win the war on crime… Boys to Men, Girls to Women, Social Network, Parenting Involvement Time to take action and handle our responsibilities… CHANGE MUST START NOW!!! These workshops is a follow- up from the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/workshops-from-bridging-the-gap-stop-the-violence-summit-nov-5/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/the-annual-rolling-out-of-the-barrels/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/the-annual-rolling-out-of-the-barrels/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:56:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7614 Food For Families is fully underway as Hunger Task Force drops barrels at local grocery stores. What: Big, blue Free & Local Hunger Task Force trucks will deliver food donation boxes to 70 Pick N Save grocery stores around Milwaukee in the annual rolling out the of barrels, part of the Food For Families program. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/the-annual-rolling-out-of-the-barrels/feed/ 0