By Ariele Vaccaro Washington Park looked like a sea of gold on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Black male youth in matching gold t-shirts reading “300 Strong” spent the day enjoying each other’s talents … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
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NAACP Statement On Shooting At Oregon Community College
BALTIMORE - Our piercing grief over the senseless loss of lives to gun violence is only equaled by profound shock at how routine this has become in the United States. We agree with our President – our … [Read more...]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Talks Criminal Justice Reform at National Conference
By Bria Grant The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) took place Sept. 16-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C. With this year’s theme being, “With … [Read more...]
“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless
By Ariele Vaccaro While Milwaukee’s homeless began thinking about the winter to come this past week, other residents finally began thinking about the homeless. As part of Milwaukee Film … [Read more...]
Abele Emphasizes Results, Progressive Agenda in Budget Address
By Milwaukee Courier Staff When Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele took office in 2011, he inherited a county on the brink of bankruptcy. Nearly five years later, Abele is able to paint … [Read more...]
“HistoryMaker” Dr. Joan Prince Urges High School Students to Think Beyond Their Zip Code
By Ariele Vaccaro For hematologist and University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) Vice Chancellor Dr. Joan Prince, the best part of being a HistoryMaker is being able to speak to young crowds … [Read more...]
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Justice or Else – Part VI: America’s Hypocrisy
Universally Speaking Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education … [Read more...]
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Is Wisconsin Really a Blue State?
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Before Scott Walker suddenly suspended his presidential campaign last week, I vividly remember him boasting during the second presidential … [Read more...]
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Boxes Are So Last Decade
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Did you see the recent report that Wisconsin has the largest unemployment rate amongst African-Americans than any other state in the … [Read more...]
Open Door Café Receives $3,000 Donation From AT&T Pioneers to Help Provide Free Meals to Milwaukee’s Needy
The Open Door Café received a $3,000 donation from the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers to help provide free meals for Milwaukee’s homeless and needy families during an event at The Cathedral of St. John … [Read more...]
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