By Urban Media News Martha Toran was born in Arkansas but moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin at a young age and graduated from North Division High School. In her adult life, Toran was known for … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Bucks, Jabari Parker Introduces Incentive to Keep Children in School
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker introduced an incentive to increase attendance for Milwaukee Public School students. Parker will provide 40-60 tickets to Milwaukee Bucks … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Coaltion Against Homelessness Urges Local Officials to Provide Warming Centers for Homeless this Weekend
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Homelessness (WCAH) is urging Wisconsin local government officials to open warming sites to house homeless families and single adults this weekend. Citing weather … [Read more...]
26th Annual Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Thousands of people came together on Christmas Day at the Wisconsin Center to enjoy a warm holiday meal prepared and served by hundreds of community volunteers. With … [Read more...]
SDC and NAMI Provide Help to Individuals & Families Living with Mental Illness
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Social Development Commission (SDC) and NAMI of Greater Milwaukee partnered on Saturday, December 19, to offer a Mental Health Resource Fair providing free resources to … [Read more...]
Black Boys, Black Men, In Black Tuxedos
By The Milwaukee Courier Staff On Saturday, December 12, an estimated 500 boys and men turned heads as they strutted through the streets of downtown Milwaukee. This was the second event held … [Read more...]
To Hold On or to Let Go: Combating Workplace Discrimination
By Mrinal Gokhale For many years, Milwaukee has established a national reputation for high segregation, high black unemployment and extreme school achievement gaps between Caucasian and … [Read more...]
Wade Not Seeking Reelection
By Bria Grant Seventh district Alderman Willie Wade announced on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 that he is not seek re-election. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” Wade said at a morning news … [Read more...]
The Juice Kitchen Sets Up Shop, Offers Healthy Choices to Lindsay Heights
By Karen Stokes There are some positive changes taking place on North Avenue. The Juice Kitchen, 1617 W. North Ave., which has been opened less than a month, offers fresh juices, smoothies, … [Read more...]
Black Votes Matter: Local Political, Business Leaders Convene for the First Time
By Ariele Vaccaro In a spirit similar to that of the Black Lives Matter movement, several local business and political leaders are coming together to encourage people of color to vote smart … [Read more...]
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