Supervisor David Bowen will propose a new “Living Wage” ordinance to the Milwaukee County Board that will provide better incomes to Milwaukee County contract employees who currently make poverty … [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...]
The 19th annual Back-To-School Festival at King Park was held
The 19th annual Back-To-School Festival at King Park was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. King Park is located at 1531 W. Vliet Street. During the festival families could … [Read more...]
Raise Up Milwaukee continues effort to raise minimum wage
Fast-food workers in seven cities join forces for unprecedented week of strikes Compiled by Courier Staff Joining forces, thousands of low-wage workers walked off their jobs this week in an … [Read more...]
County Supervisors speak out against plan on cuts in pay and budget
By Lynda L. Jones County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic did not mince words when she spoke out against state lawmakers taking interest in how the Milwaukee County Board should run and be … [Read more...]
City and County officials applaud reversal decision by Fire and Police Commission
Compiled by Courier Staff County Supervisor David Bowen, and Common Council president Willie Hines are speaking out applauding the Fire and Police Commission’s reversal on its decision from a … [Read more...]
Youth celebrate the new school year
Young people involved with the Social Development Commission (SDC) Youth and Family Development Program marked the start of the new school year with a rally that was both fun and informative. The … [Read more...]
Supervisor Bowen invites the public to enjoy a free concert in Johnson’s Park
Family event on August 17, 2012 to feature Hip Hop, Neo-Soul and Drumline Supervisor David Bowen, District 10, along with the Johnson’s Park Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Youth Council speak out on student loans
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council held a news conference on Friday, May 25 at Spaights Plaza at UW-Milwaukee to urge the Wisconsin federal delegation to extend student loan interest rates at the … [Read more...]
Be the Change Youth Leadership Program Culmination
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Potawatami Bingo Casino, back in June 2011 launched a new youth initiative designed to provide wrap-around mentoring, … [Read more...]