By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 the U.S. attorney’s office made the decision to not charge three Milwaukee police officers involved with the arrest of Derek Williams who also died … [Read more...]
Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to “Heal the Hood”
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites residents who are fed up with news of crime and violence to the second annual “Heal the Hood” block party this weekend, hosted by Ajamou Butler and Dominic … [Read more...]
Alderwoman Coggs seeks student essays on freedom
6th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has launched the 6th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2013, challenging students to put into words what the concept … [Read more...]
Voters send a message on same-day registration
By Ald. Milele Coggs If actions speak louder than words, then the roar from Milwaukee voters in support of same-day registration should be heard loud and clear in Madison after yesterday’s … [Read more...]
Sheriff Clarke’s remarks continue to spark much debate
By Cassandra Lans No matter what side of the gun control issue that one may be on, it appears as though remarks made by Sheriff David A. Clarke are continuing to spark a lot of passionate … [Read more...]
Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
This week Alderwoman Milele released a statement affecting voters for the spring election. “Today the Common Council voted 11 to 4 to place an advisory referendum question on continuing same-day … [Read more...]
Ald. Milele Coggs says to Grothman, Hands off Kwanzaa
Wisconsinites this week were once again subjected to the misinformed statements of a state senator who used a press release to attack the African American tradition of the celebration of Kwanzaa. … [Read more...]
City Officials weigh in on Fire and Police Commission’s decision to reinstate officer
Reacting to the Fire and Police Commission’s decision to reinstate Milwaukee police officer, Richard Schoen several city officials expressed their opposition to the move. Common Council president … [Read more...]
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held on Sat., Oct. 6 at Estabrook Park. It was hosted by Clear Channel Media+Entertainment radio station WKKV V100.7 and Sisters Network Inc. of … [Read more...]
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Community confidence in police may be shattered with release of Williams tape
By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Anger, frustration, pain, and disappointment are a few of the emotions that came over me this past weekend when, like so many members of this community, I read … [Read more...]
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