By Bro. Dwayne X The National Spokesperson of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke to over 150 people at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on November 7th to appeal to the … [Read more...]
#BlackOutUWM: UWM Students Show Support for University of Missouri During Rally
By Ariele Vaccaro To show solidarity with the students of the University of Missouri (UM), those at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) rallied in the campus’ student Union on Thursday … [Read more...]
Protesters’ Calls for Minimum Wage Increase Ignored by GOP Candidates
By Ariele Vaccaro Milwaukee protesters’ requests for a minimum wage hike up to $15 fell on deaf ears on Tuesday evening. The group Fight for 15 picketed outside the Milwaukee Theater -- the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Appoints MPS Graduate, Long-Time Public School Advocate Dr. Demond Means Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Program
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today announced the appointment of Dr. Demond Means as commissioner of the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program. Dr. Means, who currently serves as … [Read more...]
Advocate for African-American Arts Lucinda Gordon Turns 100
By Ariele Vaccaro Mrs. Lucinda Gordon doesn’t miss a beat. During her 100th birthday bash at VMP Trinity Senior Living last week Saturday, she corrected her niece as she recited her aunt’s … [Read more...]
Tenor High School Students Urged to Take Pledge to Keep Eyes on the Road and Not on Their Phones
As Wisconsin prepares to mark the 5th anniversary of its texting while driving ban on December 1, nearly 180 students at Tenor High School learned on Friday, Nov. 7 about the dangers of smartphone … [Read more...]
Parks Department: Phase One of Menomonee River Parkway Complete
By Ariele Vaccaro This past Thursday afternoon, the Milwaukee County Parks Department celebrated finishing the first phase in the complete reconstruction of the Menomonee River Parkway. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee AIDS/HIV Rates Alarmingly High Among African-Americans
By Mrinal Gokhale For many years, HIV/AIDS has affected African-Americans more than any other racial group. However, studies show the disease is especially prevalent in Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
“Butterfly Confessions” Addresses AIDS, Love, & Relationships at Sold-Out Debut
By Ariele Vaccaro In a play that combines song, dance, and monologue, local actresses addressed important issues facing Black women in modern society. During its Nov. 7 sold-out debut in … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s Housing First Initiative Continues to Coordinate End of Chronic Homelessness
By Eelisa Jones With contributions by Ariele Vaccaro On any given night Milwaukee County contains roughly 1,400 individuals who are considered homeless. For this population, the notion of home … [Read more...]
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