By Dylan Deprey At thirteen years old, kids finally take their first leap towards adulthood. They look forward to learning how to drive. They experience their first relationships, and attempt … [Read more...]
New York Peace Activist Inspires Milwaukeeans to “Cure Violence”
By Mrinal Gokhale With Milwaukee’s skyrocketing homicide rate, there was no better time to hear about possible strategies to reduce violence than with the start of the New Year. On Fri, Jan 7, … [Read more...]
Community Brainstorming Asks, “Where are the Jobs?”
by Dylan Deprey Where are the jobs? It was the simple four word question on everybody’s minds. It is the one question that holds so much at stake. Whether it means sending a healthy child … [Read more...]
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Clinton Plans to Break the Barriers of Bigotry
by Martha Love Times have been tough, there is no doubt about it. Even as the United States works its way out of the Great Recession, young adults have found it increasingly difficult to … [Read more...]
Community Brainstorming Meeting Brings Awareness to Milwaukee’s Growing Sex Trafficking Problem
By Karen Stokes Approximately 100 community members, political figures, clergy and law enforcement gathered on Saturday morning for breakfast and a crucial conversation on sex trafficking in … [Read more...]
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Hillary Clinton Knows the Time for Action Is Now
By Martha Love We have witnessed too many incidents of horrific gun violence against Americans of all stripes in their safe spaces - young children at school, African Americans attending their … [Read more...]
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Hillary Clinton Supports Voting Rights
By Martha Love DNC Member Ruthelle Frank has been voting since 1948. A misspelling on her birth certificate means the 89- year old is unable to get a photo ID for voting, a restriction she’s … [Read more...]
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Richards, Moews the right choices to keep Milwaukee safe
By Martha Love This Tuesday, August 12, is a critical election day for Milwaukee residents. We will have an opportunity to cast our ballots in numerous important races, and it is vital that you … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Urban League’s 2014 Black & White Ball
Now in its 29th year, the annual Black & White Ball proved to be a huge financial success, raising nearly $307,000 in net proceeds to support the work and the programs of the Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...]
“Sisters of Freedom” Display showcased at the Milwaukee County Courthouse
A unique art display honoring African American women from the 1800’s to present day will be on display on the third floor of the Milwaukee County Courthouse through the end of the month. “Sisters … [Read more...]