By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African-Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than … [Read more...]
Graduating with more than a degree
More than 2,200 students who earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee at the end of the summer or fall semester took part in commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at the U.S. Cellular … [Read more...]
When the wind stops blowing
The Institute of Kings and Priests, Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. Apostle of the Sons of Light I stood outside today and as the sun was shining fully over my body, I closed my eyes to hear what the … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King, Jr, Federal Holiday 2012
A Proclamation By The President of the United States of America On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our … [Read more...]
Upholding Voting Rights in the memory of Dr. King
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I proudly stood alongside NAACP State Conference presidents on the … [Read more...]
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An apology to Dr. King
By Earl G. Graves, Sr. Founder & Publisher, Black Enterprise Magazine Our Fight for Freedom and Justice is not over. Now, it is up to our children and grandchildren to ensure that King’s … [Read more...]
Potawatomi to build $150 million, 382-room hotel in Milwaukee Menomonee Valley
Development expected to spur nearly 1,000 direct, indirect jobs Potawatomi Bingo Casino, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, announced this week it is building a $150 … [Read more...]
The beginning of the end
The Institute of Kings and Priests Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. To the masses of people… the thought of the end of life does not hit them… it is not even a thought. Each day they live life as a … [Read more...]
Fathers share celebrative evening with their children at SDC ceremony
By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at … [Read more...]
Sen. Coggs authors legislation to protect victims of human trafficking
“People under the control of others should not be victimized twice,” Sen. Coggs says Sen. Spencer Coggs announced this week that he is introducing legislation that would protect victims caught up … [Read more...]
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