By Nyesha Stone Our Black youth need to know there’s a space for them in this world, even though society says differently. Fresh Coast Basketball Classic is on its 12th year, and it’s been working … [Read more...]
Earn & Learn Students Given the Opportunity to Learn First-Hand About Careers in the Medical Field
Compiled By Milwaukee Courier Staff For the second year in a row, Employ Milwaukee has partnered with the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) at the … [Read more...]
Willie Wade has been Named President and CEO of Employ Milwaukee
By Nyesha Stone This previous Thursday morning, Mayor Tom Barrett announced that he will submit Willie Wade’s name to Employ Milwaukee’s Board of Directors to succeed current President and CEO … [Read more...]
Lauded Community Leader Willie Wade Receives Prestigious Honors as He Takes on New Endeavor at Employ Milwaukee
Willie Wade to Be Named Local Government Official of the Year Milwaukee – Employ Milwaukee recently named Willie Wade Vice President of Community Relations. The organization will benefit from Mr. … [Read more...]
Black Boys, Black Men, In Black Tuxedos
By The Milwaukee Courier Staff On Saturday, December 12, an estimated 500 boys and men turned heads as they strutted through the streets of downtown Milwaukee. This was the second event held … [Read more...]
Wade Not Seeking Reelection
By Bria Grant Seventh district Alderman Willie Wade announced on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 that he is not seek re-election. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” Wade said at a morning news … [Read more...]
Black Votes Matter: Local Political, Business Leaders Convene for the First Time
By Ariele Vaccaro In a spirit similar to that of the Black Lives Matter movement, several local business and political leaders are coming together to encourage people of color to vote smart … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Come Together to Establish New Offices of African-American Affairs
By Ariele Vaccaro Just days after the release of a report that points out Wisconsin as having the largest high school graduation rate gap between Black and white students, three lawmakers … [Read more...]
“It Can Wait” Says Boys and Girl Club of Milwaukee
By Srijan Sen On Thursday, June 18, Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee hosted an “It Can Wait” simulator event in the school gymnasium to highlight dangers of using smart phones while … [Read more...]
Brain Brawn Body and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare join city leaders to proclaim June men’s health month
As Men’s Health Month is celebrated nationwide, Eric Von, founder of the online health and wellness website, Brain Brawn & Body, (www.brainbrawnbody.com) along with partner organization Wheaton … [Read more...]