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...]
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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...]
3rd Annual Earth Day Celebrated
On Saturday April 20, 2013 Urban Grass Roots I.N.C. collaborated with Wisconsin League of Young Voters, Village of Hope, Boys of Summer Home Improvement, and Burleigh Food & Car Wash to celebrate … [Read more...]
Baseball Commissioner and Robinson’s daughter host a viewing of “42” for area students
By Cassandra Lans Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, along with Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson) and the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a private screening of the movie “42” for teenagers … [Read more...]
Employment diversity at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
By Lynda L. Jones Who would ever picture Milwaukee being a place where a casino career would be a reality? Yes, a career. Well, here are three individuals who are African American, two males … [Read more...]
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Law of the Land: Immigrants need lessons in racial justice
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Immigrants to America would gain tremendously by learning of the struggle for racial justice. Millions of immigrant families are navigating American life with time … [Read more...]
Great cars do not happen without great people
Toyota unveils the 2013 Avalon By Yvonne Coleman- Bach Associate Publisher/ Editor, Louisville Defender Newspaper Toyota recently unveiled their 2013 Avalon at a press junket in Cincinnati. … [Read more...]
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