A resolution increasing education about lead-in-water has been recommended for approval by the Milwaukee Public Works Committee. Alderman Tony Zielinski, who sponsored the legislation, says the … [Read more...]
The Black Press Honors Senator Kamala Harris with the NNPA’s 2018 Newsmaker of the Year Award during Black Press Week
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will honor Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) with the 2018 Newsmaker of the Year Award during the NNPA’s 2018 Black Press Week. The Newsmaker event … [Read more...]
Access to Safe, Decent and Affordable Housing Threatened
By Charlene Crowell (Communications Director, Center for Responsible Lending) In recent days, threats to the nation’s housing finance system have emerged. At the center of the controversy are … [Read more...]
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Announces 2018 Campaign Co-chairs and New Board of Directors
Milwaukee – United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County has identified and recruited four influential community leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha County to head up its 2018 Community … [Read more...]
ACLU Releases Reports that Say the Milwaukee Police Department are Performing ‘Stop and Frisks’ Without Legal Justification
By Evan Casey A new report from the ACLU of Wisconsin found that the Milwaukee Police Department’s stop and frisk policy is often times impacted by the race of an individual. The report, based … [Read more...]
Joshua Scarver and #DWYD Brand Work to Collect Toys for Local Children Impacted by Abuse
By Danielle Miller Joshua Scarver’s brand #DWYD (Do What You Desire) is rounding on its seventh year working to collect toys for local children who have been impacted by abuse. DWYD holds a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County has $1M to Give Residents for Energy Bills Payments this March
By Nyesha Stone Every year, the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) disperses an additional $1 million to qualified Milwaukee County residents who apply for energy … [Read more...]
Congress Members Talk About Repealing The Dickey Amendment
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Twenty-two years ago beginning in 1996, every government bill in regard to funding has what is known as the Dickey Amendment. Although this has been interpreted several ways, … [Read more...]
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis on ‘The Faith That Strengthens’
By Lynette Monroe (NNPA Newswire Contributor) During a recent service celebrating Black History Month at the Twelfth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., … [Read more...]
Fight For Air Climb Participant Honors Legacy of Nephew
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For most people, breathing is a natural occurrence, but for people with asthma or other respiratory illnesses, each breath matters. According to a 2017 report, 1 in 13 … [Read more...]
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