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Johnny Thomas speaks out on acquittal

September 1, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Acquitted, Bribery Charges, John Chisolm, Johnny L Thomas, Johnny Thomas, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Patrick Farley, Railroading, Rebekah Turner

African World Festival is back due to community support

August 4, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African World Festival, C Michelle Bryant, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, The Meeting Place

Williams, Phillips pass torch to Millie Coby

July 21, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Annette Polly Williams, Harriet Callier, Ieshuh Griffin, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Millie Coby, Political Endorsements, Sandy Pasch, Shorewood, State Assembly 10th District, Vel Phillips

Junteenth Day 2012

June 23, 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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Emancipation Proclamation, Gwen Moore, Juneteenth Day, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Milele A. Coggs, President Barack Obama, Robert Bell Photography, The Roselettes

Montaous Walton, “bogus” future big leaguer finds himself in legal trouble

June 23, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Duped, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Montaous Walton, Not Guilty Plea

Community leaders vow to monitor case for Darius Simmons

June 16, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darius Simmons, Edward A Flynn, Franklyn Gimbel, Gaenslen School, John H. Spooner, Jose Perez, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Milwaukee Police Department, Patricia Larry, Tamara Hines, Toni Clark

Milwaukee’s Black voter turnout will be the deciding factor in governor’s recall race

June 2, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Voter Turnout, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Recall Elections, Recall Scott Walker, Robert Bell Photography, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett

Democrats unite for Barrett vs. Walker rematch

May 12, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Doug La Follette, Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Vinehout, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Mike Tate, Recall Elections, Recall Scott Walker, Robert Bell Photography, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, Walker Recall Campaign, WEAC, Wisconsin Education Association Council

Veterans Helping Veterans Building in danger of being lost

March 17, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bernice Rogers, Financial Assistance Needed, Lynda L. Jones, Robert Bell Photography, Robert J Bauman, Veteran Men and Women Arm Service, Veterans

An honor to highlight Black History Month

February 25, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black History Month, Faye E. Coleman, Jerrel W Jones, Kenneth Lumpkin, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Michael R Lovell, Milton Coleman, Robert Bell Photography, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, UWM, UWM Alumni Fellow Award

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