By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to health, Wisconsin doesn’t get the best grade in the book. In 2016, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute gave the state a “D” for … Read Full Article
You Get What You Pay For: Putting Our Money Where Our Values Are
By LaKeshia N. Myers Growing up, my parents often told me, “you get out of it what you put into it”—the “it” could be a variety of things: school, sports, or overall effort in one’s life. But what was certain, was that there had to be an … Read Full Article
Building Trust through Process
The President's Perspective By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Last week, I had the opportunity to host a very passionate meeting between community residents, Secretary Carr of the State Department of … Read Full Article
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Correctional Officer Class #245 graduated on February 8
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Correctional Officer Class #245 graduated on Friday, February 8, and our new Correctional Officers are proudly serving and protecting our community. Pictured with Class #245 (far left second row) Deputy … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Bar Association Holds Judicial Forum for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
By Nyesha Stone The Spring Primary Elections are ten days away, on April 2, but early voting is available now. To engage more voters during the elections, Milwaukee Bar Association held a judicial forum for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. It … Read Full Article
Everyone Must Condemn Trump’s Sly Encouragement of Lawless Violence
By Jesse Jackson Racism is not natural. Babies—black, brown, white—explore the world and each other with wonder, not hate. Racism has to be taught. It is learned behavior. To assume that a person is inherently superior or inferior to another … Read Full Article
NNPA Honors Black Lives Matter Founder with Newsmaker of the Year Award
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Alicia Garza said she’s “super excited” about being named the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2019 Newsmaker of the Year, an award she’s scheduled to receive on … Read Full Article
MCSO is Seeking Applicants for Public Safety Officer Positions
Come Join Our Team! (Milwaukee, WI) – The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is encouraging members of the community, including residents from communities of color, to apply for the position of Public Safety Officer. Public Safety Officers … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events March 31 to April 6
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
On The Table MKE 2018 Community Report
Powered by bold conversation, On the Table MKE inspired thousands of people across greater Milwaukee to connect and collaborate in 2018 to advance positive change in our community. We’re excited to share our Voices from the Tables 2018 Community … Read Full Article
Black Arts MKE Youth Performing Arts Summer Camp July 8 to August 2
MEDIA ALERT Name of Event: Black Arts MKE Youth Performing Arts Summer Camp Date: July 8 – August 2, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Description: Black Arts MKE will offer an all day, four-week performing arts (musical theater) free summer … Read Full Article
