By Cassandra Lans Voter turnout was a major disappointment in Tuesday’s primary election in Milwaukee. Several factors contributed to this lackluster turnout, one being the change in the month for … [Read more...]
Harriet Callier bows out of 10th Assembly Race
Callier throws support to Millie Coby for seat Harriet Callier, candidate for the 10th State Assembly District, announced this week that she is dropping out of the race for State Representative and … [Read more...]
African World Festival is back due to community support
By Lynda Jones Back in 2008, the country was dealt a series of circumstances that left the economic forecast in question. Many businesses closed, thousands of people began to lose jobs and homes. … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Coggs addresses false attacks, calls for ‘Clean Campaign Pledge’ from opponents
Spencer Coggs officially endorses her as his successor Compiled by Courier Staff State Representative Elizabeth Coggs along with community leaders and other elected officials held a press … [Read more...]
Milwaukee NAACP claims victory in Voter ID litigation
On Tuesday, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge David Flanagan issued his decision to permanently enjoin Wisconsin’s restrictive and burdensome photo ID law, declaring Wisconsin’s photo ID law the strictest … [Read more...]
Mitt Romney addresses 103rd NAACP Annual Convention
Compiled by Courier Staff This week Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed the 103rd NAACP Annual Convention in Houston, TX. The speech took place during a plenary session on … [Read more...]
Supreme Court hands Obama a huge healthcare victory
By George E. Curry Editor-in-Chief NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) – With conservative Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. providing a surprise supporting vote, the United States Supreme … [Read more...]
Black Colleges and the Black Press revive old partnership
By Freddie Allen Washington Correspondent NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) – It was a reunion of sorts. The presidents of seven Black colleges met Black newspaper publishers for a … [Read more...]
Junteenth Day 2012
By Lynda Jones Once again, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Milwaukee was filled with the smells of roasted corn, barbeque meats, vendors, and plenty of information booths on voting, tobacco … [Read more...]
Community leaders vow to monitor case for Darius Simmons
13 year-old’s accused killer pleads not quilty in court this week By Lynda L. Jones Community leaders varying from ministers, students, political leaders, and community activists have vowed to … [Read more...]
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