By Joel I. Klein, Michael Lomax and Janet Murguía In the debate over how to fix American public education, many believe that schools alone cannot overcome the impact that economic disadvantage has … [Read more...]
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Parents: It’s curfew time in Milwaukee – Do you know where your children are?
by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. During Easter break, I find that the weather has been warm and neighborhoods come alive with residents cleaning their yards and performing maintenance on their homes. The … [Read more...]
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Support County Transit
Dear Editor: Milwaukee County Transit needs your support! There is transit legislation being proposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate, and if this transit legislation is not … [Read more...]
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Ensure access to credit for all
On March 19th the State Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, Biotechnology, and Financial Institutions held a public hearing in West Allis on payday loans. During the five hour plus … [Read more...]
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The Black Press: A weapon in the Black Freedom Struggle
I was privileged to attend the Annual Conference of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association for more than 200 newspapers in Black America. I was also honored to … [Read more...]
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Why the 2010 Census is important – Milwaukee’s Future is in Our Hands
By Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Willie Hines Jr. By now, every household in Milwaukee should have received a 2010 census form as required by the U. S. Constitution. Our … [Read more...]
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Healthcare op-ed from Black Enterprise publisher Earl G. Graves Sr.
When President Barack Obama signed into law legislation that will enable millions of Americans to gain access to health care insurance, he delivered on the promise he held since launching his … [Read more...]
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Modernizing outdated telecom laws will create opportunity in minority communities
At a time when jobs are scarce, healthcare costs are soaring out of control and access to a quality education depends on which side of the tracks you live on, there is no more important time for our … [Read more...]
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STAND UP and BE COUNTED for YOUR COMMUNITY
In the next week or two, you will receive in the mail a packet from the U.S. Census Bureau. This is an opportunity for every resident to make a difference… a time when each of us truly will … [Read more...]
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2010 Census, Yes We Count!
One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching – the 2010 Census. In mid-March, every Milwaukee household will receive a 2010 Census form as required by the U. S. … [Read more...]
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