Six newly elected commissioners have joined the Board of the Social Development Commission. The six were sworn in prior to the agency’s April meeting. They were elected to the low-income … [Read more...]
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The anatomy of authentic leadership
By Frederick Alexander Meade In recent weeks, considerable turmoil has emerged among some elite members of the Civil Rights community. Publicly aired expressions germinating from PBS’s Tavis … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent will focus on improving student achievement
Dr. Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent says that he will focus on improving student achievement, creating more efficient and effective district operations, and partnering … [Read more...]
Lenora “Doll” Carter, revered NNPA publisher, dies at 69
By Hazel Trice Edney WASHINGTON (NNPA) Black publishers around the nation are mourning the sudden death of one of their own this week. Houston Forward Times Publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter, … [Read more...]
Jeff Johnson headlines Delta luncheon event
The Delta Memorial Endowment Fund’s 34th Annual Literary Luncheon will host award-winning journalist and BET News Correspondent, Jeff Johnson (a.k.a “Cousin Jeff”), as he discusses his new book, … [Read more...]
Don’t count us out: Sorority leads charge for 2010 Census
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter is working hard to make sure the African-American community does not get counted out of the results of the 2010 United States Census. Last … [Read more...]
DreamBikes gives new life to old bikes
DreamBikes – Milwaukee’s newest used bicycle store located at 2021 A N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., gives old bikes new life. And in the process, it will also be giving teens glimpses into future … [Read more...]
BloodCenter of Wisconsin grows to become first and only blood, marrow, organ and tissue provider in the country
BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the new home of Wisconsin Donor Network and Wisconsin Tissue Bank, making it the first and only organization in the United States to specialize in all four types of … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin asks: Do you GYT?
Urging young people to GYT: Get Yourself Talking and Tested In response to the staggering rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among youth in the Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Haiti Relief Concert hosted by local musicians set for April 18
Duchie Rodgers & the Black Earth Band, K.I.C. and Mirage III will host a benefit concert to support The Salvation Army Haiti Relief Efforts on Sunday, April 18 at Gene’s Lanes & Lounge, 6135 … [Read more...]
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