Kurt was just 44-yearsold when he first became homeless. At the time, he had been living with his girlfriend who suddenly passed away. Soon after, Kurt started staying each night with a different … [Read more...]
Ban the Box Gains Bipartisan Support in Wisconsin
By Mrinal Gokhale Every year, about 8,000 people leave Wisconsin state prisons, with even more being released from the county, according to David Liners, executive director at WISDOM, a … [Read more...]
Flexible services help more Milwaukee County residents apply for energy assistance
New locations, new approach put applications 26% ahead of last year Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) launched the 2015-16 … [Read more...]
Local Health Center & Cancer Society Promote Prevention at Crucial Catch Day
By Dylan Deprey The pink and white sign said, “DIÁ DE “A CRUCIAL CATCH”. It directed people to the flight of stairs leading to the second floor of the Aurora Walker’s Point Community Health … [Read more...]
House of Correction & Workforce Investment Board Unveil New Job Center
By Ariele Vaccaro During a Monday press conference, the Milwaukee County House of Correction (HOC) and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) announced a new program that will … [Read more...]
Forest County Potawatomi’s Annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow Scheduled for Oct. 16-18
Guests will experience a treat for the eyes, ears and soul as a centuries-long Native American tradition returns to Milwaukee from Oct. 16-18 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Forest County … [Read more...]
Maglio Companies and Growing Power Join Forces to Promote Locally Grown Produce
By Dylan Deprey Each day, Dallas Cook waters everything from flowering bell peppers to the climbing stems of tomato plants. He and four other employees of the nonprofit organization Growing … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Residents Invited to Vote on Future Water Initiatives
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Milwaukee Water Commons (MWC) and artist in residence Melanie Ariens will lead Milwaukee’s participation in the national Dare to Imagine Campaign for one full week, … [Read more...]
Alabama’s New Jim Crow Far from Subtle
By Jesse Jackson In Alabama, 50 years after Selma, voting rights are once more under assault. Even as Alabama finally took down its confederate flags this year, it has raised new obstacles to … [Read more...]
Census Data: Black Women, Children Struggle With Poverty
By Freddie Allen Senior NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite relative improvement in job growth from 2013 to 2014, Black women continue to struggle in the economy, according … [Read more...]
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