In 1853, Anthony Bowen, a former slave, minister and fi rst person of color to work in the United States Patent Office, founded the nation’s first YMCA dedicated to serving African Americans. The YMCA … [Read more...]
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Black History celebrations should involve awareness of today’s challenges
Black History Month should be a time of celebrating African American achievements, but there’s something alarming we should also be aware of. Black babies are dying at a rate of almost four times the … [Read more...]
Black History Month Breakfast Buffet Celebration
Joel McNally and Cassandra Cassandra of the now cancelled ‘Morning Magazine’ radio talk show were joined by fans and friends for a Black History Month Buffet Breakfast Celebration last weekend at … [Read more...]
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Enduring Legacy of Injury and Healing
Larry Reed, local businessman is pictured with author Dr. Joy DeGruy who was a featured speaker at a Black History Month program held at UW-Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Union Ballroom West. Dr. … [Read more...]
“Keep On Pushing…Toward Black Economic Empowerment”
Join the Milwaukee County Board’s African-American Caucus for a special Black History Month Celebration Wednesday, February 24th from noon until 2 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Rotunda. The … [Read more...]
Arnold Mitchem reflects on the Little Rock Nine, and questions Obama administration’s education plans
By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem, president of the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington, D.C. and founder of Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program … [Read more...]
Walgreens’ Community Corner Program showcases products produced by minority-owned businesses
New initiative launches with recognition of African American vendor partners throughout the month of February Walgreens (NYSE: WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain, recently … [Read more...]
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