Talking is fine, but actions are even more important. That’s why hope, aspirations and options for young black men are on the agenda of the annual Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit at UWM, Dec. … [Read more...]
Nate Hamilton and Several Others Arrested While Protesting at Christmas Tree Lighting, Released Next Morning
By Ariele Vaccaro “This season is a time for peace…” began Milwaukee County Health and Human Services Director H Colon to a crowd of Milwaukee residents during the 102nd Christmas Tree Lighting … [Read more...]
MAWIB & County Executive Chris Abele Unveil Program to Connect Workers with Training, Careers
By Ariele Vaccaro County Executive Chris Abele signed a proclamation for a new program that will offer job training, placement, and educational opportunities to those seeking to advance their … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: County Executive Chris Abele Reflects on Term, Sets Sights on Future
By Ariele Vaccaro Continued from the Nov. 7 issue of the Milwaukee Courier: Chris Abele’s explanation for joining the 2011 race for Milwaukee County Executive is simple. “I love my … [Read more...]
Up with Jesus and Down with Santa
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...]
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