By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In the United States alone, there are 36 million low literate adults. Of that, only 5 percent have access to education which leaves a remaining 34 million left to their own … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Kicks Off National Voter Registration
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The time has come for all eligible citizen to register to vote. Earlier this week, was National Voter Registration Day. Held every year on the fourth Tuesday in September, … [Read more...]
Community Activist and Former CEO of OIC, Carl Gee Dies at 77
By Karen Stokes Carl Alexander Gee, community activist and former CEO of Opportunities Industrialization Center of Greater Milwaukee (OIC) died on September 13, after a long battle with … [Read more...]
Vincent Lyles to Step Down as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Compiled By Milwaukee Courier Staff Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced on September 20 that Vincent Lyles has informed the BGCGM Board of Trustees of his resignation … [Read more...]
Past U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Candidate for WI Governor Tony Evers, and Candidate for WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By Nyesha Stone I’m sure if you’re Black then you know at least one other Black person that’s in jail, especially if you live in the city of Milwaukee. According to City on a Hill, Inc.’s … [Read more...]
Community Care to Host Free Health Matters Event September 22nd, at Vliet Street Center
By Ethan Duran Community Care Inc. will be offering physical and mental health screenings during its Health Matters Event at 3220 W. Vliet Street. When the doors open at 10 a.m., community … [Read more...]
Victory Garden Initiative Unveils “Mother Earth” Mural
By Mrinal Gokhale Uihlein Architects has built about 20 buildings in the Milwaukee area. Only one of these commercial spaces has a giant, vibrant mural that celebrates womanhood, located at … [Read more...]
The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and What to Do Next
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease there’s a lot that remains unknown. As of yet, there’s no known cure and researchers aren’t sure why some cases are sporadic and why … [Read more...]
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Celebrates 25 Years
By Nyesha Stone Joe Johnson served in the U.S. Army for 23 ½ years and said his disabilities directly stem from his time spent serving for others. Johnson is 100 percent disabled and is … [Read more...]
Tammy Baldwin Meets with Milwaukee’s Young Black Emerging Leaders at NAACP Office
By Nyesha Stone Last Friday, Sept. 14, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin came to Milwaukee to visit NAACP’s Office. While there, she sat down and spoke with the young Black leaders impacting Milwaukee … [Read more...]
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