The GE Foundation-the philanthropic organization of GE-and the GE Corporate Diversity Council awarded $1 million in total to four Milwaukee community healthcare centers toward the goal of increasing … [Read more...]
Author Sapphire speaks during UW-Milwaukee’s Black History Month Series
Author Sapphire was a guest speaker during UW-Milwaukee’s Black History Month Series. She signed autographs for attendees and copies of her 1996 novel ‘Push’ were available. The Academy Award winning … [Read more...]
Change your clock, change the world
National grassroots initiative promotes service during 60 minutes gained or lost during daylight saving time weekends Last weekend, Daylight Saving Time began with one simple request of all … [Read more...]
H1N1 influenza remains a threat
By Bevan K. Baker, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Last spring – well outside what’s commonly referred to as “flu season” – residents were inundated with reports of a new virus that was rapidly … [Read more...]
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2010 Census, Yes We Count!
One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching – the 2010 Census. In mid-March, every Milwaukee household will receive a 2010 Census form as required by the U. S. … [Read more...]
Surgery & injections protect patients from vision loss to age-related eye diseases
Arnold “Alex” Luessi, 80, has a colorful life story that spans time and geographical boundaries, including immigration to the United States from Switzerland in 1952 onboard the Queen Elizabeth. But, … [Read more...]
‘We Are the Drum, We Are the World’ production
Frank Gaston, Jr. brings choreography skills back home Frank Gaston, Jr. has returned to Milwaukee to contribute his over thirty years experience as a director and choreographer to Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
Youth show impressive skill at Black Knowledge Bowl
Teams of high school and middle school age youth put on an impressive display of knowledge at the 2nd Annual Black Knowledge Bowl. 20 teams of young students participated in the competition held at … [Read more...]
NAACP elects Brock, 44, as youngest board chairman
By Jesse Washington, AP The NAACP elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman Saturday, continuing a youth movement for the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Roslyn … [Read more...]
We Are the Drum run extended due to popular demand
We Are the Drum – We Are the World, a student and community theater production being staged at the North Division Campus, sold out three times this past weekend, added a late Sunday performance and … [Read more...]
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