By Frances Dingman Alexander Beck was born in Tennessee, the son of slaves who were freed a few years later. As a boy he had a reputation for good humor and his musical talent. He had … [Read more...]
8-Year-Old Award-winning Miami Chef Runs Her Own Baking Business
Young, Gifted and Black By Taki S. Raton While most grade school girls may be busy playing with dolls and other kids’ stuff, Nigel Boys in Financial Juneteeth on June 5, 2014 says that our … [Read more...]
A Portrait of a Black Activist and Journalist: Ida B. Wells
By Eelisa Jones Ida B. Wells is widely acknowledge as the first anti-lynching activist in U.S. history. Born in Holly Spring, Mass. on July 16th, 1862, Wells was dedicated to the creation of a … [Read more...]
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Lest We Forget… Part 2
Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education management company … [Read more...]
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Income Inequality Rises In All 50 States
By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) Income inequality is rising and it affects workers in every state, according to a new report by the Economic Policy … [Read more...]
Vision, Innovation, & Power at the Art Museum: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
By Ariele Vaccaro As the city moves into Black History Month, so will the Milwaukee Art Museum as it hosts a chic travelling exhibit called Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of the Ebony Fashion … [Read more...]
Scott Walker Proposes Drug Testing for Low Income Residents Needing Public Assistance
By Karen Stokes For Natasha Jackson, receiving public assistance was a necessity to help provide food for her family. Jackson 28, who lives on Milwaukee’s north side with her three young sons … [Read more...]
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Lest We Forget
Universally Speaking Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education … [Read more...]
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MPS moves forward on Plans to Improve; Assembly Accountability Bill Troubles Continue
Milwaukee Public Schools is making progress. More MPS students are meeting reading standards. The MPS Class of 2014 earned $31 million in college scholarships, an increase of $7 million from the … [Read more...]
MPS employee wellness program earns American Heart Association Gold award
One of only two Gold-designated school districts in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE (January 2015) - Milwaukee Public Schools’ employee wellness program earned a Gold designation from the American Heart … [Read more...]
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