By Nyesha Stone Despite the things that make us different, we all hope to have good health. The health of the community matters and the community should have a say so, in what services and … Read Full Article
County Executive Chris Abele Announces Grant Challenge for America’s Black Holocaust Museum
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 1988, Dr. James Cameron opened a museum called America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM), right here in Milwaukee, and it remained open until 2008. The museum focused on African and African-American culture and history. … Read Full Article
Remembering Dr. King and “The Other America”
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Contributor Once again on the third Monday in January, much of the nation will mark the anniversary of the death of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countless programs and events will no doubt recall … Read Full Article
The Time is Always Right to Do Right
By Representative LaKeshia Myers In his 1965 commencement speech at Oberlin College, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “the time is always right to do what is right.” I was reminded of this quote this week. Primarily, as the people of … Read Full Article
Gallery Night and Day
Compiled by the Milwaukee Courier Staff The King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture hosts Gallery Night/Day in opening its tenth year with an exhibit and program titled, Boldacious! The exhibit opens on Friday, Jan. 18 … Read Full Article
Tap Into Your Family History: How To Preserve Family Film
By Ethan Duran The vaults of the Milwaukee County Historical Society are packed with reels of old eight-millimeter film, sixteen-millimeter film and VHS tapes containing footage of Milwaukee from decades ago. On Jan. 9, the Historical Society … Read Full Article
New Assembly Representative LaKeishia Myers Holds Oath Ceremony in Milwaukee
By Ethan Duran On the evening of Jan. 7, the newly elected Representative LaKeishia Myers held her ceremonial oath of office at On the Bayou while surrounded by her family, friends and constituents. Chief Judge Maxine White had the … Read Full Article
Equity v. Equality Giving Students the Tools They Need to Succeed
By: Naomi Shelton Director of K-12 Advocacy at UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Equity has been a huge buzzword in the field of education this year. Education advocates and politicians alike have called for an increase in educational equity, … Read Full Article
Pastor Carl Frederick “Freddie” Williams is Forever a Black Panther
By Dylan Deprey Too Black. Too strong. To be denied. Pastor Carl Frederick Williams has lived by the Original Black Panther credo his entire life. He was a son, a brother, a father and a friend. He was a pastor, a teacher, a mentor and a … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events January 20 to 26
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
Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee 2020 Democratic National Committee Convention Bid Committee announced today the Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee DNC 2020 Host Committee – Mayor Tom Barrett, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, … Read Full Article
City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots
Flu Shots Available to City of Milwaukee Residents at No Charge MILWAUKEE – Influenza activity is increasing in the City of Milwaukee. In response, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is offering flu shots at no charge to City of … Read Full Article
