By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributor The oldest Black business industry in America began 190 years ago today. On March 16, 1827, the first edition of the “Freedom’s Journal” was … [Read more...]
Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club Reopening is More than a Fresh Coat of Paint
By Dylan Deprey The basement of the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club was a scorcher during the summer. It was just one of the many rooms that had a mind of its own. “This is the teen room so, … [Read more...]
Rid Racism Milwaukee Program Reveals Impact of Historical Segregation in the Most Segregated City in the Country
By Danielle Miller Reggie Jackson from the Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation, Inc. and Rid Racism Board member gave a presentation of the systematic segregation from Milwaukee’s history and … [Read more...]
The Pupil Turned Teacher Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Holds Speech at Milwaukee Theatre
By Andrew Boldt At a dais, nearly 50 years ago, on June, 4, 1967 at Cleveland’s Muhammad Ali Summit, sat Lew Alcindor, who was then a sophomore at the University of California- Los Angeles. … [Read more...]
Barrett Says Milwaukee is “No Drain on the State,” but Cannot Ignore Frustrations
Business owners, CEOs and elected officials wore stickers branded with their first jobs. There were dishwashers, life guards and waitresses on wheels. For Mayor Tom Barrett, one of his first jobs … [Read more...]
Kewl’s Multi-Dimensional Music Matches His Life
By Dylan Deprey Walking into White’s Barbershop, one finds Octavius Simmons shaping up one of his regulars. The buzzing “zips” and “zaps” are interrupted by rolls of laughter. Simmons (28) … [Read more...]
Judge Wales Advocates for Bullying Prevention
By Mrinal Gokhale Judge Scott Wales of Fox Point Municipal Court overcame a lot to get where he is today. Born with Moebious Syndrome, he has half facial paralysis with limited use of his … [Read more...]
Social Development Commission Addresses Potential Labor Shortage as Construction Season Begins
Community Action Agency links low-income residents to Milwaukee’s new jobs Milwaukee, Wis. – As spring approaches, developers in Milwaukee’s construction industry prepare for a busy season. However, … [Read more...]
CBCF InFocus Newsletter: Avoice Heritage Celebration, CBCF is hiring and more!
Just announced: Eighth Annual Avoice Heritage Celebration Mark your calendar for the Avoice Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, March 29! This year's awards reception will take place at Arena … [Read more...]
What’s going on at this week’s Growing Power Winter Market?
There are only three more winter markets left for this season! So come on down and join us this Saturday, March 11th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at 5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee. Come and shop for … [Read more...]
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