Congresswoman Gwen Moore welcomed Dr. Maya Kassandra Soetoro-Ng, the sister of President Barack Obama to African World Festival held on Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5 at Milwaukee’s lakefront. … [Read more...]
Gabby Douglas – Our champion and pioneer of women’s gymnastics
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton She took the lead on Thursday, August 2, 2012 in London that would claim notable writings in national, global and most significantly in … [Read more...]
Superintendent Thornton’s contract extended by MPS Board
Board also extends other leadership contracts as district continues reform efforts The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has extended the contract of Superintendent Gregory E. Thornton, Ed.D., … [Read more...]
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots
NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOTS August 14, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE COUNTY: Notice is hereby … [Read more...]
Brandon Jennings Basketball ProCamp: Limited spots remaining
Only a few spots remain at the Brandon Jennings Basketball ProCamp! The two-day event is August 18th-19th from 9:00AM-1:00PM at Homestead High School. Jennings will be on site to direct camp … [Read more...]
Learning Journey Program
Youth centered program introduces work experience By Maricha Harris Wisconsin’s economy may be struggling, but business is booming at Junior Achievement (JA) Biz Town. Recently, the Boys and … [Read more...]
Black-owned media suffering slow death
By Starla Muhammad Special to the NNPA from the Final Call Living in dangerous times is how Sherman Kizart of Kizart Media Partners described the current state of Black-owned media companies … [Read more...]
Farrakhan leads peacemaking effort in the streets of Chicago
‘A life saving movement’ By Ashahed M. Muhammad Special to the NNPA from The Final Call CHICAGO – Imagine sitting on your porch or apartment stoop and a caravan of several Black Chevy … [Read more...]
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Where’s the outrage over kids dying in Chicago?
By Raynard Jackson NNPA Columnist From July 20-July 24, I refused to watch TV or listen to the radio. The 20th was the day the media frenzy began in the aftermath of the shootings in Aurora, … [Read more...]
Teju to represent Wisconsin at Midwest Folklife Festival
By Taki S. Raton The Wisconsin Arts Board proudly announced the selection of Milwaukee’s own folklorist Tejumola Ologboni to represent the State of Wisconsin this weekend at the Midwest … [Read more...]
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