By Benjamin Todd Jealous President and CEO NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King was a moral giant and cherished hero of the world - a tireless champion of the poor and oppressed against the powerful. … [Read more...]
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Bonds addresses Governor Doyle’s statement on Race to the Top application
Dear Governor Doyle: As President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, I am writing to express my disappointment with your cynical statement regarding Wisconsin’s Race to the Top (RTT) … [Read more...]
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Statement of Milwaukee NAACP president Jerry Ann Hamilton to Senate Committee on Education in opposition to mayoral takeover proposal
My name is Jerry Ann Hamilton, President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. First of all, we thank the Senate Committee on Education for holding this public hearing in Milwaukee. Founded in 1909 the … [Read more...]
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Don Sykes’ column – Happy Holidays!
I want to express my sincerest thanks to the community for all the support the Milwaukee Area Workforce Board (MAWIB) has received during this challenging year. Given the obstacles, it is easy to feel … [Read more...]
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Fields makes statement on mortgage loan modifications
Federal data shows when financial institutions work with homeowners to lower mortgage payments the default rate drops. A report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Office of … [Read more...]
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Hines exhorts citizens to obey police, welcomes Chief flynn’s review of recent fatalities
As a result of individuals fleeing police on two separate occasions during this past week, three people are dead. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of … [Read more...]
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Protect Wisconsinites privacy
In today’s world it seems that we have developed a society that monitors its actions by creating intrusive databases to keep a watchful eye on everyone from consumers to students to … [Read more...]
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Census undercount would hurt Black communities, leaders warn
Pharoh Martin, NNPA National Correspondent In a rare appearance, all in one place, a coalition of America’s foremost Black organizations are aiming to assure that the 2010 census does not … [Read more...]
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Remarks by President Obama on Senate passage of Health Insurance Reform
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In a historic vote that took place this morning members of the Senate joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass a landmark health … [Read more...]
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A New Year’s resolution for men to take the dare in 2010
Every Sunday morning Bishop David G. Evans stands before thousands of people who flock to services at Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, NJ. He talks to them about their hopes, their dreams, their … [Read more...]