By Eelisa Jones Earlier this year, leading 2015 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told the Washington Times that a lowered U.S. minimum wages would allow the United States the ability … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s Housing First Initiative Continues to Coordinate End of Chronic Homelessness
By Eelisa Jones With contributions by Ariele Vaccaro On any given night Milwaukee County contains roughly 1,400 individuals who are considered homeless. For this population, the notion of home … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: Family Counseling Center Seeks to Soothe Troubled Black Minds
By Eelisa Jones After three years of providing foster care services for young men, Jermaine Reed, founder of Fresh Start Family Counseling Center (FSFCC), said that he had recognized a trend which … [Read more...]
Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year
By Eelisa Jones During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with suspicion – there … [Read more...]
Motown the Musical Now in Milwaukee
By Eelisa Jones On Tuesday July 7, 2015, Milwaukee’s Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) welcomed the cast and crew of the Broadway jukebox production, Motown the Musical. The … [Read more...]
In Preview: Historical Musical About Success in Racialized Times Arrives in Milwaukee
By Eelisa Jones Motown the Musical will arrive at Milwaukee’s Marcus Center on July 7. The musical centers its more than 40 Motown hits on the life story of Berry Gordy – an American … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Attorney in Final Stages of Human Rights Commission Appointment
By Eelisa Jones Attorney Danielle Bailey, the newest County Executive nominee to the Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission (MCHRC), is in the final steps of her appointment confirmation. … [Read more...]
Racial Profiling Dominates Keynote Address at 2015 NAACP Education Summit
By Eelisa Jones The Wisconsin NAACP held its 2015 Education Summit on Saturday, June 13. The summit took place at Springfield College School of Human Services on 700 W. Virginia St. Although … [Read more...]
Burleigh Street Business Competition Now Accepting Submissions
By Eelisa Jones The Burleigh Street Community Development Corporation (BSCDC) began accepting submissions for their 2015 business competition on June 1. The opening of the competition’s open … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Church Members Gather to Preempt Community Violence
By Eelisa Jones On Saturday May 16, over 80 members of Greater New Birth Church (GNB) and the surrounding community participated in a prayer walk from 82nd and Silver Spring Drive to 60th and … [Read more...]
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