By Cassandra Lans In a major victory for voting rights supporters, Sunday evening Clear Channel confirmed to the media that it is pulling the controversial “voter fraud” billboards which have … [Read more...]
Take down the billboards
Community leaders responded this week to Wisconsin Voter Suppression billboards that have cropped up in minority majority communities throughout Milwaukee. Members of the African- American Civic … [Read more...]
FBI launches investigation into Williams’ death
Compiled by Courier Staff It has been a busy couple of weeks for Milwaukee’s police department, the office of the medical examiner and the Mayor, beginning with the release of a video showing … [Read more...]
Sen. Coggs says Derek Williams’ death was preventable because of “Lacy Law”
State Senator Spencer Coggs said Derek Williams didn’t have to die in police custody if officers had followed the “Lacy Law.” Coggs authored the law as a State Representative and it was enacted in … [Read more...]
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Community confidence in police may be shattered with release of Williams tape
By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Anger, frustration, pain, and disappointment are a few of the emotions that came over me this past weekend when, like so many members of this community, I read … [Read more...]
Kenosha Casino a bad bet for Milwaukee minorities
The Milwaukee Urban League is asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to take a closer look at the impacts a proposed $1 billion off-reservation casino in Kenosha, WI will have on Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
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Are you better off than you were four years ago?
By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NNPA) – Judging from the recently concluded Republican and Democratic conventions, the question of who will be inaugurated as … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama stresses message of moving forward at DNC
Compiled by Courier Staff First Lady Michelle Obama had a task to fulfill at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention (DNC), and that was to explain to the country why her husband, … [Read more...]
Johnny Thomas speaks out on acquittal
By Lynda L. Jones Former County Supervisor Johnny Thomas was acquitted on bribery charges last week by a jury. The decision was made following an hour deliberation. The entire process has left … [Read more...]
Van Hollen continues to lead charge for voter suppression
Recent national study shows racist overtones against Blacks with Voter ID laws Compiled by Courier Staff Despite the fact that two Wisconsin judges have ruled against the Voter ID law that was … [Read more...]
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