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...]
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MPS control struggle: A merry compromise proposal
By Alderman Jim Bohl With competing plans for governing the Milwaukee Public Schools now petering out in Madison, I’m suggesting a modest compromise that gives each side something it … [Read more...]
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Letter to MPS Superintendent on Hair Cutting Incident
By State Rep. Annette Polly Williams Mr. William G. Andrekopoulos, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools 5225 W. Vliet Street PO Box 2181 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Dear Superintendent … [Read more...]
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Hines seeks role in reforming Milwaukee child care
The following is a statement released by Common Council president Willie J.. Hines, Jr. For several years, the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County have overseen and administered Early Childhood … [Read more...]
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State’s managed care changes could cost local economy hundreds of jobs
A decision by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to state health care programs in Southeast Wisconsin could adversely impact the local economy, affecting hundreds of … [Read more...]
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NAACP Milwaukee Branch: Focused on Civil Rights
By Henry Hamilton III Ever since Milwaukee Branch NAACP president Jerry Ann Hamilton won the November 2008 NAACP election, she and other volunteers have been hounded by a small group of individuals … [Read more...]