Community development leaders at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership to improve safety in targeted urban hotspots. The … [Read more...]
National Urban League releases ‘State of Black America’ report
Blacks slip on the road to parity with Whites By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent Blacks have fallen behind in their efforts to reach parity with Whites in several key areas since … [Read more...]
Health officials focus on reducing prematurity and infant mortality
April is Minority Health Month During National Minority Health Month, state health officials reaffirmed the state’s commitment to reducing rates of premature birth and infant mortality statewide, and … [Read more...]
Another media voice silenced in Milwaukee
AFL-CIO Milwaukee Labor Press publishes final issue Compiled by Courier Staff It’s been a little more than a month since Milwaukee radio station WMCS the “Talk of the Town” was silenced, now … [Read more...]
A special focus on education opportunities in Wisconsin
By Cassandra Lans This week’s Milwaukee Courier focuses on educational opportunities available to students here in Wisconsin. This special focus comes at a time of the year, when many high … [Read more...]
County leaders call for reversal of Walker’s refusal of federal healthcare funds
By Lynda L. Jones Following Governor Walker’s rejection of billions in federal Medicaid funds to fill the holes in BadgerCare, county elected officials from five counties spoke out this week during … [Read more...]
WNOV 860 Radio still gives community a chance to be heard and informed
By Lynda L. Jones A community gathering was held on Monday, March 11 at the Brotherhood of Firefighters Hall at 7717 W. Good Hope. The event served as an appreciation tribute for members of … [Read more...]
“Voting Rights, Justice Scalia, and Archie Bunker”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall There was a gasp. Justice Scalia’s shocking words were thick with sarcasm. He said it was merely a “perpetuation of racial entitlement.” This was a sad day for … [Read more...]
WMCS 1290’s ‘Talk of the Town’ is silenced by format change
By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, Feb. 26 radio talk show host Eric Von expressed condolences to the family of Ray Harmon, who passed Monday night, and then he signed off as usual. Following Von’s … [Read more...]
Community leaders speak out against Walker’s plan to reject $12 billion
By Cassandra Lans It’s like going back in history again. Governor Scott Walker announced that he plans to reject $12 billion from the federal government that would expand the state’s Badger- … [Read more...]
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