By Eelisa Jones There are some of us who are lucky enough to have met at least one person in our lives who has answered the question of how to improve the lives of those around us with a … [Read more...]
Madison-based author headlines CHOICES: Milwaukee’s Festival of Books
CHOICES: Milwaukee’s Black Festival of Books, to be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 , will feature three signature events. The Public Forum features Madison-based author, business owner, and … [Read more...]
Williams, Phillips pass torch to Millie Coby
By Lynda Jones Former State Representative Annette ‘Polly’ Williams and the Honorable Vel R. Phillips have joined together to pass the legislative torch to Millie Coby, who is a candidate for … [Read more...]
Rally and March for Justice for Trayvon and Bo Morrison
By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, April 10, members of the community in Milwaukee held a Rally and March for Justice for Trayvon and Bo Morrison in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue … [Read more...]
Annette Polly Williams honored for her years of service in the state legislature
State Representative Barbara Toles, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Congresswoman Gwen Moore surround the newly retired former State Representative Annette Polly Williams at a celebration held in her honor … [Read more...]
Ruben Lee Anthony Jr., earned his Doctorate in Urban Studies from UW-Milwaukee
Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) opens new headquarters
Group partners with MATA to provide aid to flood victims The Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) announced this week that it has opened a new headquarters to manage the organization’s … [Read more...]
Will Perkins, Sr. and his wife Mildred honored by ACT Business Improvement District
Will Perkins, Sr. and his wife Mildred were honored by ACT Business Improvement District for the Perkins Family for their more than 42 years of contributions to the neighborhood. Shown here with a … [Read more...]
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Rep. Williams praises Milwaukee NAACP for addressing effigy burning
Dear Mrs. Hamilton: Thank you and the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP for your actions in addressing the effigy burning, of President Barack Obama, that occurred in the Yester Year Pub & Grill in … [Read more...]
Rep. Williams to retire
State Representative Annette Polly Williams surprised many this past weekend with her announcement of retiring from public office. Rep. Williams released a statement on Saturday, May 22 that she will … [Read more...]