The bi-monthly series titled “Young, Gifted and Black” will begin this February. Profiles of academically excelled, talented, gifted, and extraordinary skilled African American youth will be featured … [Read more...]
100 Black Men seeking high school senior scholarship applicants
By Taki S. Raton The 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce the Future Leader Scholarship opportunity initiative. Sponsored by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., in January of … [Read more...]
Fathers share celebrative evening with their children at SDC ceremony
By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at … [Read more...]
Area writer receives recognition from HAAT
Educator and writer Taki S. Raton was recognized for his standing track record of journalistic contributions in the Black press to the Milwaukee community by the Historic African American Teachers of … [Read more...]
National Black male summit attracts African participation
By Taki S. Raton The Black Star Project in Chicago in partnership with the Open Society Foundation Campaign for Black Male Achievement in New York has joined to encourage the local sponsorship of … [Read more...]
Top African American seniors invited for third year to honors reception
Milwaukee students for the third year since 2009 have been invited to participate in the Fifth Annual 100 Black Men Honors Student Reception in Chicago. This is additionally the second consecutive … [Read more...]
“Twistn” Harvey Scales returns to Milwaukee
By Taki S. Raton Milwaukee ’s own R&B singer, songwriter and producer Harvey Scales was in town recently to serve as Master of Ceremonies for scheduled stage performances at Brad Bernard’s … [Read more...]
In memory of Emmett Louis Till
By Taki S. Raton “We’ve known his story forever, it seems. Maybe that’s because it’s a tale so stark and powerful that it has assumed an air of timelessness, something almost mythical,” says writer … [Read more...]
Celebrate Children Foundation receives grant to benefit child centers
By Taki S. Raton The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin has awarded a grant to the Celebrate Children Foundation (CCF) to facilitate affordable access to telecommunication and information … [Read more...]
BCDI inspires college vision for middle schools students
By Taki S. Raton Students in grades sixth through eight will have the head start opportunity to learn about college preparation, selection and entrance requirements at the Enter the College Zone … [Read more...]