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...]
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...]
Modernizing outdated telecom laws will create opportunity in minority communities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...]
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...]
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...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Glenn Grothman: Doesn’t have a clue!
By State Representative, Leon D. Young State Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) has a very arrogant and annoying habit of putting his two cents where they don’t belong especially when it … [Read more...]
Layoffs at the airport, but no savings for taxpayers
Ten workers lose jobs but County taxpayers won’t save a dime Milwaukee County Supervisor Chris Larson is questioning County Executive Scott Walker’s unilateral decision to lay off ten employees at … [Read more...]
Why you must be counted in the 2010 Census
The following are excerpts from a presentation by Dr. Jerome Reide, regional field organizer of the NAACP. This presentation was given at the annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Fatherhood and solutions to youth violence
On February 18, 2010 – in honor of Black History Month – the Alliance of Concerned Men (ACM) hosted a roundtable and town hall meeting at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) titled … [Read more...]
Taylor applauds decision, sees manufacturing location as key to jobs, transit expansion
Senator Lena C Taylor rejoiced at the decision of Talgo, the Spanish train manufacturer, to set-up shop on the former Tower Automotive Site on Milwaukee’s northside. The company chose Milwaukee over … [Read more...]
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