By LaKeshia N. Myers “A charge to keep, I have; a God to glorify! A never dying soul to save and fitted for the sky.” To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; Oh, may it all my pow’rs … [Read more...]
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Alex Lasry Pushing for Voting Rights in New TV Ad
By Courier Staff Alex Lasry, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, is taking a stance on voting rights. The Lasry campaign recently announced a statewide media buy that features a strong push toward … [Read more...]
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‘We Need to Rekindle and Strengthen King’s Light’: How to Continue Living MLK’s Legacy
By Mayor Cavalier Johnson Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a mortal man with an immortal dream. During his lifetime, King sought to create common ground where people from all walks of life could … [Read more...]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Signs Mask Ordinance
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A new mask mandate is expected to go into effect in the upcoming days. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed a mask mandate on Thursday, Jan. 20. The mandate requires … [Read more...]
Here’s Where You Can Get COVID-19 Tests Near Your Home
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Love, Laughter and Civil Rights: First Stage Performs ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Twenty-five years ago, Christopher Paul Curtis’ first book “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963” was published. The story, narrated by middle child Kenny Watson, follows the … [Read more...]
Is Driver’s Ed a Key to Solving Our Reckless Driving Problem? Some Leaders Think So.
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Receives $42 Million Loan To Reduce Flood Risk and Create Jobs
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city filled with historical and aging elements from its building to its infrastructures. While historical landmarks can add a bit of charm, an aging … [Read more...]
Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A lot of people believe that people’s lives have seasons, Diane Stowers is one of them. For 31 years, she owned and operated the BP Gas Station located at 807 W. Atkinson … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the National King Holiday
For those of you who lived during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifetime, the national holiday on Jan. 17 is an annual assessment day. As some make New Year’s resolutions, people of my era reflect, … [Read more...]
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