We Energies has sponsored the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech contest for the past 29 years. Through this program, they strive to strengthen the reading, writing and public speaking skills of … [Read more...]
Claiming destiny on skid row, gifted scholar finds home at Harvard
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton During the NAACP’s 100th Anniversary Convention as described in her Vanity Fair writing, Saul Loeb shares that keynote speaker President … [Read more...]
End of Waiting List for Persons with Disabilities celebration event
The Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Disabilities Services Division held a ‘End of Waiting List for Persons with Disabilities’ celebration event on Friday, Dec. 7. The event … [Read more...]
Homegoing Celebration held for media and business pioneer, Dr. Mary Ellen Shadd-Strong
By Lynda L. Jones Dr. Mary Ellen Strong, a Wisconsin media pioneer passed at the age of 91 years-old at her home in California on November 27, 2012. She was the first in many things in her … [Read more...]
Letters from Wilmington Ten prosecution witness confirms frame-up
By Cash Michaels Special to the NNPA from the Wilmington Journal His name was Allen Hall. In 1972, Hall was the star witness for the prosecution in the conspiracy trials against the … [Read more...]
Deadline for free foreclosure review program ends in less than 30 days, could affect thousands in Milwaukee
By Lynda Jones Thousands of Milwaukee residents could miss out on an opportunity to participate in a program that was the result of federal regulators issuing enforcement orders against 14 … [Read more...]
Dedicated wheels turn Black students into practicing physicians
Summer program seeks aspiring doctors and dentists across the nation Dentist. Doctor. Surgeon. In a country where dreams are like wings, a new cadre of students is soaring to become the next … [Read more...]
Roundy’s Foundation donated $26,500 to five Milwaukee non-profit organizations
Roundy’s Foundation & Metro Market hosted a Community Fair and donated $26,500 to five Milwaukee non-profit organizations last Friday, Nov. 30. The event was held at the company’s Metro Market … [Read more...]
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Governor’s continued attempts to disenfranchise voters warrant arrest
By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton If a man was to threaten someone else with bodily harm or death in this country, that man would be arrested, charged with any number of crimes and likely jailed. … [Read more...]
Sponsor Addi Jean, the Zoo’s baby Bactrian camel
Here is a cool idea for a holiday or winter birthday gift: sponsor Addi Jean (A.J.), the Milwaukee County Zoo’s baby Bactrian camel. A.J. was born on May 4, 2012. Sponsors can visit A.J. this winter … [Read more...]
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