By Urban Media News It appears there is no level too low for Wisconsin Republicans to reach to win elections. We know that all too well in Milwaukee, where Gov. Scott Walker’s election machine … Read Full Article
Hey, Elected Officials: No More Chicken Dinners.. We Need Policy
By Jeffrey L. Boney (NNPA Newswire Contributor) It’s that time again. It occurs every year around the same time like clockwork. It’s election season. Political signs infiltrate Black neighborhoods, placed by campaign operatives hoping you … Read Full Article
Over 100 MPS School Placed in Academic Excellence
By Nyesha Stone The Milwaukee Public School system may not have the best reputation, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t producing quality students. Last week, MPS announced that 108 MPS schools were awarded platinum, gold, silver or bronze for … Read Full Article
Combating Summertime Hunger
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Just in case you haven’t notice, most kids are now jumping for joy. After all, it’s summertime and no more school--at least for a while. But, there is also another reality to consider … Read Full Article
Credit South Korean President for Setting Up Trump-Kim Summit
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un got on track because of the extraordinary leadership of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Remember how we got here. In 2017, Trump … Read Full Article
Teach For America and Alverno College Announce Next Step in Partnership
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last week, Teach for America (TFA) and Alverno College made an exciting announcement. Starting this month, Alverno became the primary teacher certification provider for Milwaukee’s TFA chapter. TFA and Alverno initially … Read Full Article
My Sista’s KeepHer’s 3rd Annual F.I.R.E. Awards Honors Trailblazers, Inspires Future Leaders
By Dylan Deprey While growing up, Tina “Ms. Jazzi” Nixon and Shelly Conley uncovered a love for poetry. Nixon lived in Chicago, and later cultivated her career as a spoken word poet in Milwaukee. Conley was born and raised in Milwaukee, and … Read Full Article
Black Arts Fest MKE Announces Headliners for Miller Lite Oasis
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 14, 2018 – Black Arts Fest MKE officials are proud to announce entertainment for the Miller Lite Oasis. The festival is Saturday, August 4 from noon until midnight at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Blues … Read Full Article
