By Cassandra Lans At a news conference on Wednesday morning, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, healthcare professionals, and community … [Read more...]
Williams case decision ignites fury from Black community
By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 the U.S. attorney’s office made the decision to not charge three Milwaukee police officers involved with the arrest of Derek Williams who also died … [Read more...]
Experts call federal budget argument against taking BadgerCare dollars false
On a media call this week state and national budget experts, including former chair of the US House Appropriations Committee Congressman Dave Obey, revealed that federal funding for Badger- Care is … [Read more...]
Nationwide movement for a living wage strikes Milwaukee
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...]
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