WHITEWATER - Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world in which equal education for all children would lead to a better world for all people. His dream will be honored Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the … [Read more...]
MHS Clinic opens at Lena’s
The Milwaukee Health Services, (MHS) officially opened its first MHS Convenient Care Clinic last Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 inside Lena’s Food Market located in the Midtown Shopping Center located at 4061 … [Read more...]
“Making the Day Count”
The NAACP annual Dr. Martin Luther King/Rosa Parks celebration will be held on January 18, 2010, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee, WI, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be … [Read more...]
Health official to focus on vaccinations
Minority groups 2-3 times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services kicked off National Influenza Vaccination Week this week by calling on local public … [Read more...]
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Statement of Milwaukee NAACP president Jerry Ann Hamilton to Senate Committee on Education in opposition to mayoral takeover proposal
My name is Jerry Ann Hamilton, President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. First of all, we thank the Senate Committee on Education for holding this public hearing in Milwaukee. Founded in 1909 the … [Read more...]
Cases of leading cause of blindness expected to increase as population ages
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin educates the public on glaucoma and what steps can be taken to lessen vision loss Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world and the leading cause of … [Read more...]
Farewell to a trailblazer in fashion, philanthropy, publishing and the arts
Eunice W. Johnson, wife of the late John H. Johnson and co-founder of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., died Jan. 3, 2010 at her home in Chicago. She was 93. A trailblazer in fashion, philanthropy and … [Read more...]
Brentwood Church of Christ Alzheimer’s Support Group
The 1st Year Anniversary of Brentwood Church of Christ’s Alzheimer’s Support Group, an African American/Community Based Support Group, on January 23, 2010 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The event will be held … [Read more...]
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Census undercount would hurt Black communities, leaders warn
Pharoh Martin, NNPA National Correspondent In a rare appearance, all in one place, a coalition of America’s foremost Black organizations are aiming to assure that the 2010 census does not … [Read more...]
CBC members stand up for Black Press, jobs, small business, vow to escalate protests
By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded this week by the Black Press and Black … [Read more...]