CYD (Career Youth Development) held their 40th Annual Image Awards Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee. The theme of the celebration was “To God Be The Glory”, … [Read more...]
Moore, Clarke and Coggs win easily
Barrett and Feingold come up short The good news from Tuesday’s election resulted in the successful re-elections of Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke. Moore won … [Read more...]
We Proudly Endorse Gwen Moore for U.S. Congress
Congresswoman Gwen Moore has shown that life’s obstacles can be made into opportunities, and not stop you from earning a college education, and eventually becoming a member of the U.S. Congress. Moore … [Read more...]
Republicans dismiss African American voters
By Cassandra Lans With the November 2, general election less than two weeks away, it is more than evident that Wisconsin Republican candidates are not interested in receiving the African American … [Read more...]
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Don’t Blame the Community Reinvestment Act
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore I wish I could say that I was shocked when I saw a recent news story that quoted Republican Senate candidate Ron Johnson blaming the recession on the Community … [Read more...]
$51.5 M to help unemployed homeowners to stay in their homes
Moore worked to include funding in Wall Street Reform Bill This week, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (DMilwaukee) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $51.5 million to help keep unemployed … [Read more...]
No big surprises in primary election
Compiled by Courier Staff There were no big upsets in Tuesday’s primary election results. With a good voting turnout statewide, many local incumbents held on to their spots. The two most watched … [Read more...]
African World Festival revived amidst applause and apologies
By Jacqualine S. Williams African World Festival made an impressive comeback last Sunday after recovering from financial difficulties and a violent incident that cast an uncertain cloud over … [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...]
Wisconsin goes smoke-free
State implements law prohibiting all workplace smoking including inside bars and restaurants People across Wisconsin are breathing easier this week as the state officially marked the start of its … [Read more...]