Back in 2008, the country was dealt a series of circumstances that left the economic forecast in question. Many businesses closed, thousands of people began to lose jobs and homes. Here in Milwaukee, … [Read more...]
Youngest African American female professional golfer at 18
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton “Could we be seeing the second coming of Tiger Woods?” asked Hannington Dia in her April 23, 2013 NEWSONE for Black America posting. She is … [Read more...]
Growing Power is helping kids grow healthy food
Growing Power is helping to change the eating habits of Milwaukee children by donating and installing 50 tomato gardens to licensed or certified Milwaukee day cares. Growing Power launched the … [Read more...]
To Be Equal: The State of Black Men – Part 1
By Marc H. Morial, NNPA Columnist “As of 2004, more black men were denied the right to vote because of a criminal record than in 1870, when the Fifteenth Amendment was ratified, giving blacks the … [Read more...]
Heat related concerns for older adults and persons with disabilities
Community EngAGEment: Aging news and information Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging This year Mother Nature took its time delivering summer and let a cold, wet spring linger a … [Read more...]
The Holiness of God, Part 1
People, Pulpit & Pews By Mercedes Neddle, Religion Editor “ In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths” -(Prov. 3:6) By Pastor-Teacher Julius R. Malone Three of the … [Read more...]
Housing Authority celebrates opening of innovative, award-winning mixed-income “neighborhood for all”
Westlawn Gardens receiving national attention for setting new standard for quality development The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee held its annual meeting this week, which included a … [Read more...]
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 8th Annual All-Pro Football Camp
The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School from Tuesday, July 9 to Thursday, … [Read more...]
Understanding infant death and infant mortality in Milwaukee
Gone Too Soon: Healthy Babies Need Healthy Communities A Special Series By Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families The excitement of wondering what favorite color a precious baby will … [Read more...]
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An economic divide is growing in our cities
By Jesse Jackson What is the plan for our nation’s cities? Are they simply to simmer with a growing divide between the affluent financial district and the impoverished slums? Will another … [Read more...]
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