By Michael R. Lovell Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The other day I was writing a note that we’ll be mailing to students newly admitted for the fall 2014 semester. In it, I … [Read more...]
Ben Jealous resigns as NAACP president
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Five years ago, Benjamin Jealous, president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, made … [Read more...]
New SDC Commissioner elected
The Board of the Social Development Commission (SDC) has a new member. Dr. Demond Means was selected in a Special Election for SDC’s District One. Dr. Means received the most write-in votes in the … [Read more...]
Quarles & Brady Chairman receives 2013 “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that its chairman, John W. Daniels Jr., received the 2013 “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” from the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA). … [Read more...]
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An inside look at our rotten prison system
By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist In the interest of full disclosure, I have a bachelor’s degree in Correctional Administration from the University of Wisconsin. During the summer of 1969, I … [Read more...]
CHOICES: Milwaukee Black Festival of Books
Local journalist and author James Causey shares a moment with Carla Allison, owner of Reader’s Choice Bookstore who was also the host of the CHOICE Milwaukee Black Festival of Books event held last … [Read more...]
8 year-old equestrian has sights on the Olympics
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton As with any other sport, bumps and bruises are a part of the business writes Eric Muhammad recently in the August 23 edition of The Final Call … [Read more...]
Supervisor David Bowen to propose living wage resolution aimed at getting full-time workers above the poverty line
Supervisor David Bowen will propose a new “Living Wage” ordinance to the Milwaukee County Board that will provide better incomes to Milwaukee County contract employees who currently make poverty … [Read more...]
The Cream City Medical Society held its 2013 Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser Brunch
The Cream City Medical Society held its 2013 Legacy Scholarship Fundraiser Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Bartollota’s Lake Park Bistro. This year’s CCMS 2013 Legacy Scholarship recipients are pictured … [Read more...]
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For Syria – Obama’s silence is death
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall If President Barack Obama enters Syria alone he will be branded a warmonger. All of his earlier feats of greatness – ending two wars, national healthcare, saving … [Read more...]
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