By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) With buzz building for months, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recently unveiled the official portraits of President Barack … [Read more...]
Farewell President Obama
By Karen Stokes On Friday, January 20, 2017, after eight years, we will officially say goodbye to the 44th president of the United States. The first Black man elected to the highest office in … [Read more...]
President Obama Signs Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms into Law
VA reforms from Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act become law Baldwin’s bipartisan VA reforms named for Wisconsin Marine will strengthen opioid prescribing guidelines, put in place … [Read more...]
SCOTUS Nominee Faces More Challenges Ahead
When President Barack Obama chose Federal Appellate Judge Merrick Garland, 63, for the Supreme Court of the United States, he passed over candidates of color and a highly requested African-American … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama Endorses Mayor Tom Barrett
Milwaukee – President Barack Obama today endorsed Tom Barrett for Milwaukee’s mayor, saying his hard work has set Milwaukee up for a stronger future. “Tom Barrett has been an outstanding mayor for … [Read more...]
President Obama Commends Milwaukee for Increasing Obamacare Enrollment
By Mrinal Gokhale Several police cars surrounded 9th Street where it borders Scott Ave, Mineral Ave, National Ave and Walker Ave on Thursday, March 3. Parking was scarce in and several cars … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Set to Welcome President Obama, Celebrate Winning White House Healthy Communities Challenge
County Played Critical Role in Increasing Enrollment Numbers in Metro Milwaukee Area MILWAUKEE – In advance of President Barack Obama’s visit to Milwaukee this Thursday to celebrate the metro area … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Wins White House “Healthy Communities Challenge”
Mayor Barrett to Welcome President Obama for Congratulatory Visit MILWAUKEE – Today, the White House announced that the City of Milwaukee is the winner of the “Healthy Communities Challenge.” As … [Read more...]
Mayoral Statement on Obama Gun Reform Press Conference
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive actions on reducing gun violence and creating safer communities: I attended President Obama’s … [Read more...]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Talks Criminal Justice Reform at National Conference
By Bria Grant The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) took place Sept. 16-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C. With this year’s theme being, “With … [Read more...]
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