By Karen Stokes In 1980, Victor Barnett wanted to bring about a transformation in the community by offering youth an alternative to gang involvement and making Milwaukee a better city. At the … [Read more...]
Create Your Perfect Wedding Using Local African American Vendors
By Karen Stokes It’s never too early to plan your wedding. It can be as small or as big as your budget can handle. But no matter the budget, it can still be the day of your dreams. Experts … [Read more...]
Growing Power Works to Empower the Community with Food and Resources
By Karen Stokes Will Allen is passionate about growing food – healthy, nutrient rich food that people need, right in the areas where they live. Allen is concerned about the health and well … [Read more...]
Who is Scott Walker…Really?
By Karen Stokes On Monday, July 13, Representative Mandela Barnes (D-Milwaukee) attended Republican Governor Scott Walker’s presidential campaign launch rally at the Waukesha County Expo … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Business Leaders Invest in Future of Young, Black Men with Wisconsin Scholars Program
By Karen Stokes It’s been three years since the first group of Milwaukee area students and their families gathered at Rufus King International High School for “Signing Day” to commit to … [Read more...]
Scott Walker Passes Budget Just in Time for Presidential Campaign Launch
By Karen Stokes On Sunday, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-17 Wisconsin state budget, the day before he announced his presidential bid. The budget, which passed the assembly on … [Read more...]
After Months of Debates and Revisions, State Budget Heads to Governor’s Desk
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin state 2015-2017 budget was passed in the senate on Tuesday after five months of debates and revisions. The $73 billion budget lays out the spending plan for the … [Read more...]
After the Massacre: Resurgence of Race Issues in America
By Karen Stokes Presently, it’s difficult to separate the issues of race, the Confederate flag and gun control from the senseless violence perpetrated by Dylann Roof 21, who has been charged … [Read more...]
Nation Finding Ways to Heal After South Carolina Shooting
By Karen Stokes Angry, confused, hurt, sad. These were some of the words that students participating in a prayer vigil at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) used to describe their emotions … [Read more...]
Community Celebrates Gee’s Clippers’ 20th Anniversary
By Karen Stokes Gee’s Clippers has become not only the best place in the city to get a haircut, but a Milwaukee institution. Gee’s Clippers owner Gaulien Smith (Gee) has reached a milestone, … [Read more...]
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