By Arielle Vaccaro This past Monday, just before dusk, a group of community members stood in Clark Street School’s crowded playground. Attendees of all ages stood shoulder to shoulder. Some … [Read more...]
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin pioneers team up to offer 9th Annual All-Pro Football Camp
The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers have teamed up once again. The free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School was held Tuesday, July 8 and … [Read more...]
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How world has changed since I ran for president
By Jesse Jackson This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of my 1984 campaign for the presidency. Last Saturday at the kickoff of the annual Rainbow Push Convention, Rep. Maxine Waters led … [Read more...]
Mary Burke Leads at Juneteenth
Every year, Milwaukee communities commemorate Juneteenth Day, the date federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to announce the end of the Civil War and enforce the end of slavery. Last week … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Urban League’s 2014 Black & White Ball
Now in its 29th year, the annual Black & White Ball proved to be a huge financial success, raising nearly $307,000 in net proceeds to support the work and the programs of the Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...]
Operations School’s Out at North Division High School
Chief Edward A. Flynn held Roll Call outside North Division High School Thursday morning, as part of Operation School’s Out. A show of strength to the community that they are here for … [Read more...]
In tribute to Anna Mae Wilson Robertson
By Hon. GWEN MOORE House of Representatives Wisconsin Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and honor a mother, volunteer and veteran, Anna Mae Wilson Robertson. Mrs. Robertson, a long-time … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou: The definition of a phenomenal woman
Letter to the Editor CNN // Donna Brazile Editor’s note: Donna Brazile, a CNN contributor and a Democratic strategist, is vice chairwoman for voter registration and participation at the … [Read more...]
Shooting of an 11-year-old girl
Milwaukee Police are investigating the shooting of an 11-year-old girl that happened on the playground of Clarke Street School located at 28th and Clarke Streets shortly before 7 p.m. on May … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Courier editor-in-chief passes
JONES-REYES, LYNDA L., age 52, of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Mrs. Jones-Reyes was the oldest daughter of Jerrel and Earnestine Jones. A native of Milwaukee, Mrs. … [Read more...]
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