James Beckum, founder of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and former Negro League player, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at The Brewers’ opening day game. Beckum started the Beckum-Stapleton … [Read more...]
Multi talented young filmmaker
By Taki S. Raton At the age of 13, this young filmmaker was for three years the voice of Tyrone the Moose in Nickelodeon’s Emmy Award- Winning animated series ‘The Backyardigans.’ The voice … [Read more...]
Feed the Children event provided food to 800 families
800 pre-identified families receive food and essentials on Wed., April 3 thanks to Feed the Children in cooperation with The Salvation Army, Brentwood Health Organization, Brentwood Church of Christ, … [Read more...]
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Law of the Land: Gay marriage uses race laws
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall In June, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide the fate of same-sex marriage. Attorneys for marriage equality have argued same-sex marriage is the same as interracial … [Read more...]
Moving outside of our comfort zones
By Reverend Darryl R. Williams Pastor St. Mark A.M.E. Church Then the Lord said to Abram, leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Immigration Summit Held
The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee was one of several key issues discussed this week during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and … [Read more...]
More youth priced out of college
By Jesse Jackson Morehouse College, one of the most distinguished historically black colleges — with graduates like Dr. Martin Luther King, former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, film director … [Read more...]
Immigration isn’t just a Latino issue
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent As lawmakers and special interests groups paint immigration reform as a critical component in shaping the future of Latinos living in the United … [Read more...]
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It’s a wrap: Community Tobacco-Free Programs keep candy-flavored blunt wraps out of the hands of youth
By State Representative Mandela Barnes You have probably seen them on the counter of your local convenience store. Vanilla. Chocolate. Cotton Candy. Grape. Strawberry. Peach. The flavored … [Read more...]
Notice of Spring Election, Special Election and Sample Ballots
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS April 2, 2013 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is … [Read more...]
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