By Gloria Browne-Marshall When Baltimore Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake used the word “thugs” to describe those participating in recent riots, I could hear her frustration. She understood … [Read more...]
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Losing Ground … Once Again!
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young The State Capitol was literally filled to the brim earlier his week, as hordes of concerned citizens came to Madison voice their … [Read more...]
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Invest in People, Not Prisons
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In politics, often the things that make for the best sound bites make for the worst public policy. In the coming weeks and months, this is … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Rep Engages Minority Communities in Preparation for Dreamgirls Performances
By Eelisa Jones The Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Community Engagement Committee has begun its most recent efforts to connect members of minority communities to the theatrical arts. The committee … [Read more...]
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Could Be Reality for Violent Offenders
A new bill is moving through state legislature that could establish a mandatory minimum sentence for those with violent histories caught with an unregistered firearm. Assembly District 17 … [Read more...]
Republican Majority Committee Approves Cuts to Drunk Driving Prevention Program
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin’s Joint Committee on Finance met to discuss the 2015-2017 budget on Public Health and Service issues. The committee approved Republican Governor Scott Walker’s budget … [Read more...]
College Signing Day, It’s Not Just for Athletes Anymore
By Karen Stokes There’s been a long tradition of high school athletes declaring their collegiate choices during college signing events. In front of family and friends, they sign a letter of intent … [Read more...]
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$5 Million of Milwaukee County Tax Dollars for a Private Lake?
Editorial There is a looming problem for all Milwaukee County taxpayers on the horizon - the rebuilding of the Estabrook Dam. The Estabrook Dam was built in 1937 to create a recreational … [Read more...]
Community Resource Fair May 16th
WNOV 860 Community Resource Fair Saturday May 16th 10am to 2pm Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club 3000 N Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53210 For The Whole Family Free and Open to The Public … [Read more...]
Million Moms March this Mother’s Day Weekend
Maria Hamilton, the mother of Dontre Hamilton, a 31-year-old unarmed black man shot fourteen times for sleeping in a public park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - will be in Washington D.C. this weekend for … [Read more...]
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