County Parks held its Park Dedication on Saturday, May 4 for James W. Beckum Park at 900 W. Brown St. Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. helped to make the honor become a reality. “The … [Read more...]
Law of the Land: Justice Sotomayor: The whole truth
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Justice Sonia Sotomayor was brutally honest. No U.S. Supreme Court Justice has ever revealed such personal details of life behind their rise to this nation’s most … [Read more...]
Cedric S. Cornwall announces his intention to run for Circuit Court Branch 32
Compiled by Courier staff Cedric S. Cornwall who is currently a Milwaukee County Court Commissioner recently formally announced his intention to run for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 32 … [Read more...]
Affordable Healthcare Act and its impact on local residents
It will be here before you know it. Enrollment in the Affordable Healthcare Act begins October 1, 2013 with benefits starting January 1, 2014 but there is some confusion about how it will affect … [Read more...]
Esperanza Unida names Damon Dorsey director of Economic Development
Esperanza Unida is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Dorsey as its director of Economic Development, effective May 3, 2013. “We are grateful to have the benefit of Damon Dorsey’s … [Read more...]
Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear … [Read more...]
Nigerian breaks academic record at John Hopkins University
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton He was named the best graduating student of the 2011-2012 academic year and owes his success to three well learned traits – discipline, … [Read more...]
New grantees bring innovative ideas to infant mortality initiative
A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families When it comes to Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis, there is good news and not so good news. Infant mortality--or the … [Read more...]
Law of the Land: Corrupt politicians shame legacy
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall “They betrayed everything we worked for,” says Jocelyn Cooper, 84, her delicate voice firm with rage. With yet another Black politician indicted for corruption, … [Read more...]
From Afro-Cuban to Aztec, bachata, Hmong, rock and salsa, MPS student performance highlights district’s diverse cultures
Student performers from 15 MPS schools will showcase 12 diverse cultures in song and dance Friday at the 14th annual Cantos de las Americas at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown … [Read more...]
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