By Karen Stokes On May 15, as a brisk wind blew with threats of rain, specks of sunlight peeked through the chill. The weather, unusual for a spring Atlanta morning, didn’t dampen the … [Read more...]
Boys and Girls Clubs Extend Summer Schedule to offer an Alternative for Keeping Kids Safe
By Karen Stokes With school ending and summer fast approaching, children need positive, fun activities to occupy their time. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) understands … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Takes Oath of Office at Moody Park
By Karen Stokes On a sunny, monday morning at Moody Park in the Amani neighborhood, a crowd of residents and county officials gathered to witness Chris Abele swear the oath of office for his … [Read more...]
Director Di’Monte Henning previews his latest production
By Karen Stokes Di’Monte Henning believes there is a great deal of talent right here in Milwaukee. This belief led him to create a performing arts organization, Lights! Camera! Soul! “Our … [Read more...]
The Effects of Mass Incarceration in America is examined at College Forum
By Karen Stokes The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. That includes Russia, China and Cuba. More African Americans are incarcerated in Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Tom Barrett Begins 4th term as Mayor of Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes April 19, Mayor Tom Barrett began his fourth term in office at the public inauguration ceremony at the Milwaukee City Hall, 200 W. Wells St. During the ceremony, Barrett … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for Milwaukee Common Council
By Karen Stokes Energy and excitement filled the room as city politicians, citizens and clergy gathered to celebrate a new beginning in Milwaukee. The inauguration of City of Milwaukee elected … [Read more...]
Financial Resources and Counseling Served up at Small Business Luncheon
By Karen Stokes Business owners and prospective business owners filled the lobby at Seaway Bank and Trust Company, 2102 W. Fond du Lac Ave. for the Small Business Luncheon. The event focused on … [Read more...]
North Shore Bank and Historic King Drive Business Improvement District Partner to Revitalize King Drive
By Karen Stokes Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) will now have more opportunities to revitalize the business district with small business loans through a partnership … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Celebrates Black Inventors
By Karen Stokes Inventions from African Americans inventors were on display at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 24, 2016. The free event, open to the … [Read more...]
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