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Amid the Unrest, Lies an Opportunity for Change

August 20, 2016

By Karen Stokes and Dylan Deprey Days after the unrest that devastated the Sherman Park neighborhood in Milwaukee, the events of last Saturday are now being discussed and scrutinized locally as … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amar Kaleka, BP Gas Station, Coalition for Justice, Dylan Deprey, Fatal Shooting, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department, Police Shooting, Rioting, Sherman Park, Sylville Smith

The Milwaukee Courier Congratulates Wisconsin Primary Winners on Solidifying their Position for Upcoming November Election

August 13, 2016

On Tuesday, August 9, Milwaukee voters headed to the polls to vote in a variety of local and state elections. Approximately 18 percent turned out for the Wisconsin fall primary election. The results … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Election Results, Gwen Moore, Jason Fields, John Chisolm, LaTonya Johnson, Lena Taylor, Leon D Young, Primary Election

The Milwaukee Courier Endorses Community Focused Leaders

August 6, 2016

Please Vote on August 9th The Milwaukee Courier endorses the following candidates: Thomas Harris 6th Senate District Leon D. Young 16th Assembly District Lena C. Taylor 4th Senate … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jason Fields, Lena Taylor, Leon D Young, Political Endorsements, Primary Election, Thomas Harris

Gun Control Just One of Many Issues During State Senate Race

July 30, 2016

By Dylan Deprey and Karen Stokes As polling stations across Milwaukee wipe the dust settling from the recent April elections, a storm is brewing in the offices of the Democratic Party for the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 4th District State Senate, Community Forums, Dylan Deprey, Gun Control, Karen Stokes, Lena Taylor, Mandela Barnes

We Got This Instills Work Ethic Early On

July 23, 2016

By Dylan Deprey The clock struck 7:59 a.m. “You’ve got one minute,” shouted Andre Lee Ellis, to a boy starting to pick up speed as he ended up taking off into a full sprint past the corner … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Andre Lee Ellis, Dylan Deprey, Russ Feingold, Russ Pagels, Scott Brooks, WE Energies, We Got This

New Report Shows State and Local Government Spends More on Incarceration than Education

July 16, 2016

By Karen Stokes A new report from the U. S. Department of Education revealed that the majority of state and local governments are investing more money on prison than on education. The … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cost of Education vs Incarceration, John B. King Jr., Karen Stokes, Mass Incarceration, Milwaukee Public Schools, My Brother's Keeper, Valerie Jarrett

NAACP Calls for Removal of Crude Oil Tankers

July 9, 2016

By Dylan Deprey The bellowing whistle of a train blowing in the distance can generate different thoughts for different people. To some, it is the heart sinking feeling that they are going to be … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Citizens Acting for Rail Safety, Crude Oil, Dylan Deprey, Eric Hansen, Oil Tanker Danger, Train Accidents

Ex-Cons and Family Members Share Their Stories During EXPO’s Community Forum

July 2, 2016

By Dylan Deprey There were vivid memories of torture and mental suffering. There were pleas for help and understanding. Ultimately, there were comments on the stigma that has been tattooed onto … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Carl Fields, Dylan Deprey, EX-Prisoners Organizing, James Causey, James Watkins, LaMarr Love, Prisoner Reentry, Reintegration, Sister Linda Muhammad, Troy Hawkins

Bell Ambulance Donates $25,000 to Mayor Barrett’s Earn and Learn Program

June 25, 2016

By Karen Stokes Coinciding with president and founder Rick Zehetner’s 50th anniversary of working with Emergency Medical Services, Bell Ambulance Foundation donated a gift of $25,000 to Mayor … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bell Ambulance, Charitable Donations, Earn and Learn, Karen Stokes, Rick Zehetner, Tom Barrett

Milwaukee Residents Still Concerned about Abele, Means Proposal for MPS

June 18, 2016

By Karen Stokes Education is critical for the future of Milwaukee’s children. Milwaukee teachers, parents and concerned citizens gathered Thursday evening at St. Matthews CME Church for a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Andre Lee Ellis, Chris Abele, Debra Jupka, Demond Means, Karen Stokes, Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan

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