By Nyesha Stone There’s an estimated $200 million that’s supposed to be made during the four-day 2020 Democratic National Convention here in the city. It’s obvious that most of that revenue will be … Read Full Article
The Gospel According to Beyoncé
By Representative LaKeshia Myers Like many, I was thrilled to watch Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” documentary this week on Netflix. The documentary chronicles the creation of the singer’s iconic 2018 Coachella performance. The stage show pays homage … Read Full Article
Mediation a ‘No Go’ for ‘Black Farmers’ and Stine Seed Co.
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell The New Tri-State Defender The Memphis-based Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) and the Stine Seed Company are in wait-and-see mode now that a March 15 deadline for mediation between the two … Read Full Article
New Survey Shows a Third of Teens Believe They won’t be Financially Independent by the Age of 30
By Rhea Riley A survey released by Junior Achievement and Citizens Bank states that 63 percent of teens don’t believe they will be financially independent from their parents by the age of 30. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research on … Read Full Article
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Parks Announce New Concessions this Summer
The Dock will operate food and beverage options at Bradford Beach By Urban Media News Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Parks on April 16 announced a new food and beverage partnership at Bradford Beach this summer … Read Full Article
A New Plan to Make Wall Street Pay for Creating the Foreclosure Crisis
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Last week, as Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., convened a House Financial Services Committee hearing, featuring the CEOs of Wall Street’s biggest banks, the financial watchdog group Better Markets released a stunning … Read Full Article
Omar Faces Rightwing Backlash as She Forces Uncomfortable Conversations About Israel, Palestine
By Barrington M. Salmon NNPA Newswire Contributor @bsalmondc For the last several months, freshman Congresswoman IIhan Omar (D-MN) has weathered sustained attacks from Republicans, Fox News and other conservative elements because she has the … Read Full Article
Second Youth Green Jobs Summit Shows Opportunities to Young People of Color
By Ethan Duran Last Friday, inner-city students met with environmental organizations and explored internship and job opportunities at the Youth Green Jobs Summit, an event hosted by Cream City Conservation at the Wisconsin Black Historical … Read Full Article
The Boss 100 Years Silver
By Gloria Lee In the year of 1919 Thomas Woodrow Wilson was President. Then there was Jackie Robinson, a great baseball player born on January 31, 1919, and Nat King Cole, a great and famous singer born March 17, 1919. Then God … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events April 28 to May 4
Tour Historic Central Library Tour the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., with the Friends. Free tours begin at 11 a.m. each Saturday afternoon in the rotunda. Tour goers receive a coupon for a free book at the end of the tour in the Bookseller … Read Full Article
