By Suzanne Navin, Seven Oaks Last week, Governor Doyle delivered his final State of the State address and President Obama delivered his first State of the Union. In both speeches, job creation was … [Read more...]
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Is Milwaukee’s Black voice disappearing from the talk show airwaves?
Last week Milwaukee lost one of its last voice outlets in local Black Talk Radio. The abrupt cancellation of WMCS 1290’s Morning Magazine with Cassandra Cassandra and Joel McNally, along with the … [Read more...]
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Open letter to the community: Bayshore Community Advisory Board
As members of Bayshore Town Center’s Community Advisory Board, we’re asking people in our area what they think of the new curfew policy and code of conduct. We have been a part of the Community … [Read more...]
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“Net Neutrality” counter productive for broadband expansion
A lack of computer and internet skills – now more than ever – can be a barrier to receiving a good education or obtaining a good-paying, family- supporting job in Wisconsin and across the … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Sending the wrong signal
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, the United States Supreme Court rendered an important judicial determination that bitterly divided the justices and portends to have far-reaching … [Read more...]
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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...]