By Milwaukee Courier Staff Columbia Savings and Loan Association was thrilled to announce the upcoming celebration of its Centennial Anniversary. As the only Black-owned bank in Wisconsin and the … [Read more...]
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to Go Carbon Neutral, Battle Climate Change
By Hayley Crandall The Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment has recommended adoption of two climate change combat proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, a press release … [Read more...]
‘We are Doing This in the Spirit of Equity’: Milwaukee Expands Vaccine Distribution
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The fact that the vulnerable communities in Milwaukee have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new. The inequities in health care and resource … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees
June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee. Milwaukee County Executive David … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Held Intimate Discussion with Milwaukee Leaders and Community Members
By Nyesha Stone It was after hours at Coffee Makes You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave., but the place was packed, as if it was open. The smooth energetic vibe of the black-owned restaurant was … [Read more...]