Baton Rouge Businesswoman Designs TransfHERmation program for Young, Black Girls By Candace J. Semien (The Drum/NNPA Member) At a time when many messages for young girls seem to be … [Read more...]
Melissa Sargent Supports Full Legalization
By Mary Freeman Melissa Sargent is a State Representative championing the Bill for Full Legalization of Marijuana in Wisconsin. Although 29 states have medical marijuana and 8 states have Fully … [Read more...]
Raoul Peck, Director of Documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” Visits UW-Milwaukee to Discuss Films and Social Climate
By Danielle Miller Raoul Peck sat among community members in the Wisconsin Room, located in UW-Milwaukee’s Student Union, to give some background on his growth as a director as well as his … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s African American Breastfeeding Network Featured In Lactation Education Blog
A Breastfeeding Tale of Four Cities Part 4: North By Nekisha Killings According to the CDC’s Breastfeeding Scorecard, northern states are trending remarkably well in the measures that are … [Read more...]
Full Participation is Necessary for Full Cannabis Legalization
By Mary Freeman Jonathan Brostoff, 19th Assembly District State Representative, is a forward-thinking leader regarding Cannabis Legalization. Brostoff represents the Eastside, Bayview and part … [Read more...]
Sherman Morton: From Alderman Assistant to Aldermanic Candidate
By Mrinal Gokhale With elections coming up in April, Milwaukee’s second district has two aldermanic candidates: Sherman Morton and Chevy Johnson. Neither candidate has represented the … [Read more...]
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Chiraq’ Breakout Star Anya Engel-Adams Talks About Spike Lee’s Newest, Controversial Film
By Brianna Rae The Madison Times Set to hit theaters on Dec. 4, Spike Lee’s latest film, Chiraq, has garnered significant controversy throughout the entirety of its production, despite having … [Read more...]
Courier Interns Interview Mayor Barrett
Mayor Tom Barrett spoke out about Milwaukee’s various social issues within the community and seeks solutions. Issues include education, crime, employment, human trafficking and … [Read more...]
Rev. Jesse Jackson puts his support behind Wisconsin workers
By Lynda L. Jones The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has made several visits to Wisconsin over the past few weeks, putting his support behind … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Talks: MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton
By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Six months into his tenure in Milwaukee, MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton has already seen a lot. He’s gotten a hearty Midwestern … [Read more...]