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Veteran Voice of the Milwaukee Community Passes Away at 58

September 16, 2016

By Karen Stokes Eric Von, a popular journalist, magazine publisher and morning talk radio host at WNOV 860 passed away Thursday evening. He was 58. Weekday morning listeners looked forward … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 860 AM, Black Nouveau, Brain Brawn & Body, Eric Von, Eric Von Boardley, Karen Stokes, Obituaries, WNOV

“50 Women” is an Appreciation for all Black Women

September 10, 2016

by Dylan Deprey Throughout high school Dontrell Corey Fells followed his mother’s dream of him to be an engineer. He was the founder of the Robotics Club, President of the Math and Science Club … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 50 Women Project, Art Exhibitions, Dontrell Corey Fells, Dylan Deprey, Gabrielle Tesfaye, Miela Fetaw

Community Brainstorming Meeting Brings Awareness to Milwaukee’s Growing Sex Trafficking Problem

September 3, 2016

By Karen Stokes Approximately 100 community members, political figures, clergy and law enforcement gathered on Saturday morning for breakfast and a crucial conversation on sex trafficking in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bobby Sinclair, Child Sex Trafficking, Community Brainstorming Conference, Cynthia Davis, Dawn Jones, Human Trafficking, Karen Stokes, Martha Love, Nancy Yarbrough, Roemel Lamont Smith, Russell Stamper Sr

Lead-Pipes and Your Water 101

August 27, 2016

By Dylan Deprey It was almost like déjà vu for Rosie (Mama Rose) Caradine-Lewis as she sat listening to a presentation at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center. The PowerPoint playing … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Dylan Deprey, Freshwater for Life Action Coalition, Lead Pipes, Patricia McManus, Robert Miranda, Rosie Caradine-Lewis

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

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