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Annette Polly Williams honored for her years of service in the state legislature

April 2, 2011

State Representative Barbara Toles, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Congresswoman Gwen Moore surround the newly retired former State Representative Annette Polly Williams at a celebration held in her honor … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Annette Polly Williams, Barbara Toles, Gwen Moore, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, Robert Bell Photography

The ‘Fab 14’ return and recall efforts kick into high gear for GOP Senators

March 19, 2011

By Lynda L. Jones They have been dubbed the ‘Fab 14’, the Democratic Senators that left the state and forced the GOP, and Governor Scott Walker to slow down their efforts to push through the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Budget Repair Bill, Chris Larsen, Fab 14, Joel Ramirez, Lena Taylor, Lynda Jones, Protests, Rallies, Recall the Republican 8, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, Robert Bell Photography, Sachin Chheda, Scott Walker, Shelia Cochran, Spencer Coggs

Fundraiser held in support of Ptosha Davis becoming Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year

March 19, 2011

A fundraiser was recently held at Gene’s Lanes & Lounge in support of Ptosha Davis in her quest to become Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year. The kickoff brunch is the first of many … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Debbie Miller, George Hinton, Johnna Scott, Jori Lauren Leflore, Leukemia, Michelle Hinton, Ptosha Davis, ReDonna Rodgers, Robert Bell Photography, Sherry Hill

Rev. Jesse Jackson puts his support behind Wisconsin workers

March 12, 2011

By Lynda L. Jones The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has made several visits to Wisconsin over the past few weeks, putting his support behind … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Interviews, Lena Taylor, Lynda Jones, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope MICAH, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rallies, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, Robert Bell Photography, Scott Walker

Milwaukee Bucks held their ‘Books on Blast’ event

March 12, 2011

Last week the Milwaukee Bucks held their ‘Books on Blast’ event for more than 800 Milwaukee Public School students. The event is for the annual Bucks & Sam’s Hope for Literacy Foundation Book … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Books on Blast, Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Public Schools, Robert Bell Photography

‘Waiting to Exhale’ author Terry McMillian participated in UW-Milwaukee’s Salute to Black History

March 5, 2011

‘Waiting to Exhale’ author Terry McMillian participated in UW-Milwaukee’s Salute to Black History events when she spoke at the university recently. Pictured with McMillian is local bookstore owner, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Carla Allison, Getting to Happy, Robert Bell Photography, Salute to Black History, Terry McMillian, The Readers Choice Bookstore, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Waiting to Exhale

8th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance held at the North Division Community Center

March 5, 2011

Judge Derrick Mosley joined in the festivities of the 8th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance held recently on Feb. 19th at the North Division Community Center. This event is hosted by the Milwaukee … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Daddy Daughter Dances, Derrick Mosley, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Milwaukee Recreation, North Division Community Center, Robert Bell Photography

Walker pushes National GOP agenda, support grows for the ‘Dem Senate 14’

February 26, 2011

By Lynda L. Jones As Governor Walker continues with his National GOP agenda, thousands of protesters continue to grow and support of the 14 Democratic Senators who left the state grows as … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Budget Repair Bill, Collective Bargaining Rights, Janet Davis, Kathy Harmon, Lynda Jones, Mike Miller, Robert Bell Photography, Russ Feingold, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett

Milwaukee Talks: MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton

February 26, 2011

By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Six months into his tenure in Milwaukee, MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton has already seen a lot. He’s gotten a hearty Midwestern … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bobby Tanzilo, Dr Gregory Thornton, Interviews, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Talks, Robert Bell Photography

Ko-Thi Dance Company presented “It Takes A Village”

February 19, 2011

As part of its Black History Month Series, Ko-Thi Dance Company presented, “It Takes A Village” during a Youth Day and Concert held last weekend, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Lincoln Center of the Arts at 820 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black History Month, Ko-Thi Dance Group, Lincoln Center of the Arts, Robert Bell Photography

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