By Dr. Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist I had an elderly relative who used to say, “We have to give due where due is due”. Of course she meant “credit where credit is due”, but she was so old … [Read more...]
Now, everyone wants to address bus violence?
From the editor’s desk Back on July 2, 2011 the Courier ran a lead article that read, ‘Bus drivers are fed up with physical attacks’, and the photo used for the article was from a rally held by … [Read more...]
Stand up for Voting Rights
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist At the heart of a democracy is the fundamental right to vote. Yet for Black Americans, especially, the right to vote is historically blood-soaked … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – It’s beginning to look a lot like …
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Everyday at 12 o’clock noon, the Solidarity Singers gather in the Capitol Rotunda, without fail, and regale denizens of the building with their shouts, … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – The holidays bring so much more…
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Just because December has yet to bring Milwaukee a real Wisconsin blizzard, doesn’t mean the holiday season hasn’t taken 2011 by storm. As we begin to receive warm … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: My WI Wins experience
I recently participated in the Wisconsin Wins Program to do my part to decrease illegal tobacco sells to minors. Another youth and I went into the store and attempted to buy tobacco products. If the … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: WI Wins works
I passionately participate in programs that improve the quality of life for our youth, as such, Wisconsin Wins is one of those programs. It is effectively reducing the sell of tobacco to minors with … [Read more...]
A healthcare merger that makes sense for Milwaukee
By Earl Buford President/CEO at WRTP/BIG STEP Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Heath care costs are among the most vexing challenges families across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee, where access … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – A Boondoggle indeed
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A little over a year ago, Wisconsin won a competitive award for $810 million in transportation funding the federal government to improve our rail system. The grant … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Grinches stealing Christmas in the beltway
By State Representative, Leon D. Young We are all familiar with the storyline in the Christmas classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch, a mean-spirited and conniving … [Read more...]
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