By Karen Stokes There’s been a long tradition of high school athletes declaring their collegiate choices during college signing events. In front of family and friends, they sign a letter of intent … [Read more...]
Community Leaders Strive to Help Black Males Achieve
By Karen Stokes A recent UW-Milwaukee study shows that Wisconsin has the highest percentage of incarcerated Black males than any other state. Still another study shows that the metropolitan … [Read more...]
Rent or Own: Which is Your American Dream?
By Karen Stokes Homeownership has widely been known as part of the American dream. There comes a time when adults need to make one of the biggest financial decisions of their life: whether to … [Read more...]
Grass Roots Initiative Helps Bring A Positive Change to Borchert Field Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes On the corner of 9th and Ring Streets, residents are adjusting to some positive changes in their neighborhood. Instead of looking at a vacant lot, they can see fresh, green … [Read more...]
Residents Voice Concerns on Potentially Dangerous Crude Oil Trains Passing Through Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Bill and Joanne Lange live in Wauwatosa and believed it was important to attend the Milwaukee Common Council hearing on April 8 to voice opinions and concerns about the dangers … [Read more...]
Community Braces for Upcoming Changes to FoodShare
By Karen Stokes Starting April 1, FoodShare program rules will be changing in the state of Wisconsin. Not only will benefits be reduced, but all able bodied adults between the ages of 18-49 … [Read more...]
MPS Superintendent Dr. Driver Meets with President Obama
MPS superintendent joined other urban school leaders with the Council of the Great City Schools By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Darienne Driver along with 10 other … [Read more...]
Railroad Transportation of Crude Oil Causes Concern in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin residents are concerned about the amount of crude oil that is being transported by train throughout the state because of the possibility of dangerous crashes. Since … [Read more...]
Madison Police Officer Shoots Unarmed Black 19-year-old man
By Karen Stokes Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Dontre Hamilton and now Tony Robinson, were all total strangers but what connects them is they were all unarmed Black men shot by another man who … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Man is Creating an Empire with Hit Television Show
By Karen Stokes From writing screenplays to directing and producing movies and music videos, Milwaukee native Eric Haywood has built an impressive resume. The most recent addition to his … [Read more...]
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