By Lynda L. Jones Former County Supervisor Johnny Thomas was acquitted on bribery charges last week by a jury. The decision was made following an hour deliberation. The entire process has left … [Read more...]
African World Festival is back due to community support
By Lynda Jones Back in 2008, the country was dealt a series of circumstances that left the economic forecast in question. Many businesses closed, thousands of people began to lose jobs and homes. … [Read more...]
Williams, Phillips pass torch to Millie Coby
By Lynda Jones Former State Representative Annette ‘Polly’ Williams and the Honorable Vel R. Phillips have joined together to pass the legislative torch to Millie Coby, who is a candidate for … [Read more...]
Junteenth Day 2012
By Lynda Jones Once again, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Milwaukee was filled with the smells of roasted corn, barbeque meats, vendors, and plenty of information booths on voting, tobacco … [Read more...]
Montaous Walton, “bogus” future big leaguer finds himself in legal trouble
By Lynda Jones Montaous Walton, a young African American man who falsely claimed to be a future baseball big leaguer was arrested this week for continuing to pose as a professional baseball … [Read more...]
Community leaders vow to monitor case for Darius Simmons
13 year-old’s accused killer pleads not quilty in court this week By Lynda L. Jones Community leaders varying from ministers, students, political leaders, and community activists have vowed to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s Black voter turnout will be the deciding factor in governor’s recall race
By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Milwaukee’s voter turnout will be a major factor in the recall race between Barrett vs. Walker and Mitchell vs. Kleefisch, but Milwaukee’s Black voter turnout will … [Read more...]
Democrats unite for Barrett vs. Walker rematch
By Lynda L. Jones Some fourteen hours or so following the recall election primary results, where Tom Barrett was the victor, three former candidates for governor met at Barrett’s home. Kathleen … [Read more...]
Veterans Helping Veterans Building in danger of being lost
Financial help is needed to save facility immediately By Lynda L. Jones The Veteran Men and Women Arm Service, Inc. is currently in danger of losing its facility located at 1105-10 N. 26th … [Read more...]
An honor to highlight Black History Month
Milton Coleman named Inaugural UWM Alumni Fellow By Lynda L. Jones What a way to highlight the celebration of Black History Month as UW-Milwaukee bestowed its Inaugural Alumni Fellow Award to … [Read more...]