By Karen Stokes It was good news for Milwaukee Public Schools. Milwaukee School of Languages located at 8400 W. Burleigh, was recognized as the “Most Challenging High School in Wisconsin” by … [Read more...]
Author Maggie Anderson will be the Keynote Speaker for Milwaukee Black Business Week
By Karen Stokes “The lack of economic and business power in the Black community is the single most salient, destructive and self perpetuated problem the Black community faces and still the most … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Teen Birth Rates Drop, Teens Make Better Decisions with Better Information
By Karen Stokes Good news for Milwaukee. According to the latest CDC report, in the last 10 years, the average teen birth rate in Milwaukee has dropped more than 54 percent compared to … [Read more...]
Six Wisconsin Men from the MKE Fellows Program Graduate from Morehouse College
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...]
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