Fast food workers in Milwaukee walk off the job, call for wage increase, right to a union without retaliation Inspired by recent workplace actions in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, … [Read more...]
CYD celebrates Charles “Butch” Walton for 25 years of service
After nearly 25 years of distinguised public service, Charles “Butch” Walton has officially retired as Chief Executive Officer of Career Youth Development, Inc., a 43 year-old social service … [Read more...]
Journal Communications offers no apologies on racist rap video excerpts played on talk show
Compiled by Courier Staff Several weeks ago local radio talk show host Charlie Sykes raised more than eyebrows when he decided to play excerpts from a racist video on his show. The video of the … [Read more...]
LISC Milwaukee and MPD announce new partnership to improve safety in targeted central city neighborhoods
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...]
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