By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist In his last Sunday sermon at Washington National Cathedral, Dr. King retold the parable of the rich man Dives who ignored the poor and sick man Lazarus … [Read more...]
Dr. King’s lesson: It’s up to us
By Rev. Jesse Jackson “We the people declare today that the most evident of truths — that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through … [Read more...]
Milwaukee celebrates King Holiday
Marcus Center Program. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The annual unveiling of a U.S. Postal Commemorative Stamp at the Marcus Center’s Annual King Program on Jan. 20. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The … [Read more...]
Quarles & Brady’s chairman receives Presidential Legacy Award from National Bar Association
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that its chairman, John W. Daniels Jr. received the prestigious Presidential Legacy Award from the National Bar Association at its inaugural … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. King and marching on for educational equality
By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee I’m Vincent Lyles, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Welcome to my new … [Read more...]
New members of legislature weigh in on State of the State Address
MADISON – Following this weeks State of the State address, State Senator Nikiya Harris (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: In Governor Walker’s state of the state address, he … [Read more...]
Indonesian Consul General visits City Hall
Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy visited City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee , according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the … [Read more...]
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Violence: America’s addiction
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall America is addicted to violence. It is a centuries old addiction. The addict is in denial. Like any true addict, this country makes empty promises about getting … [Read more...]
SDC CEO announces retirement
After leading the Social Development Commission for 15 years, CEO Deborah Blanks has announced her retirement. Ms. Blanks came to SDC in 1997 after working as Director of Milwaukee County’s … [Read more...]
“Hidden Colors II” viewing marathon planned locally
By Taki S. Raton A marathon showing of the DVD “Hidden Colors II – The Triumph of Melanin” is planned for Wed., Jan. 23, 2013 at five area locations beginning at 6:30 p.m. Viewing venues include … [Read more...]
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