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...]
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Education: Still a civil rights issue
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore My favorite President had always been Lyndon Baines Johnson, champion of the Great Society, until Barack Obama was elected. President Johnson was on the frontlines in … [Read more...]
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. offers sponsorship support to WAAL’s “VelanDale” Scholarship
The Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers (WAAL) held their annual “VelanDale” Scholarship Award Dinner Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Italian Community Center in downtown Milwaukee . … [Read more...]
Rally to support students in face of layoffs
Teachers and parents held a rally Monday afternoon in support of the hundreds of Milwaukee Public School teachers who are losing their jobs. Organizers want emergency federal funding to keep more … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Builds
Milwaukee Builds Recruitment began with using a list of candidates from the Urban Forestry Program and graduates from the Milwaukee Youthbuild. The program officially launched May 24 with a press … [Read more...]
Everybody counts so we must be counted
By U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore The benefits our community gets from the Census are far from abstract. We’re talking about real things that touch our lives every day – from our schools to our … [Read more...]
African World Festival
Countdown to 2010 Census Day
By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Milwaukee kicked off one of its efforts to help prepare people for the 2010 Census with a rally that was held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Italian Conference … [Read more...]
Partnership with Talgo will bring jobs and economic development to Milwaukee
This week Governor Jim Doyle and Mayor Tom Barrett led the city of Milwaukee in welcoming the Spanish company, Talgo to the Milwaukee business community. Talgo is establishing its North American … [Read more...]