By Cheryl Smith Publisher of Texas Metro News/I Messenger Media L.L.C. I Messenger Media (Texas Metro News/Garland Journal/I Messenger) sat down recently with Judge Tammy Kemp to discuss … [Read more...]
General King Rick Ensures 2019 the Year of the Panther
By Dylan Deprey The Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee have been pretty busy the first two months of 2019. From the calls to their hotline and direct messages on social media, racism and … [Read more...]
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There’s Always Something to Talk About
By Rhea Riley This week on There’s Always Something to Talk About, Host Faithe Colas welcomed CEO of Foundations for Freedom and local humanitarian Dana World-Patterson. During her visit … [Read more...]
Interview with John D. Smith, Chief Operations Officer, Aaron’s, Inc.
Milwaukee Courier Interview Aaron’s, Inc. is a leader in the rent-to-own industry. Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), is a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s First Hemp Expo
By Mary Freeman On Nov. 30, 2017, Governor Walker signed SB119, a bill resurrecting the Hemp Industry in Wisconsin. Thirty-one states have already legalized the billion-dollar crop which allows … [Read more...]
New Enrichment Program for Black Girls Transforms Lives
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...]