By Dylan Deprey The Milwaukee that Sharlen Moore heard about from her family was nothing compared to what she lived. Skating rinks and bowling alleys were the usual teen hangout spots. As the … [Read more...]
Feds Launch Pilot College Program for Prisoners
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON — Brandyn Heppard usually arrives 30 minutes early for his visits to Northern State Prison in Newark, N.J. He puts his pre-approved … [Read more...]
City to Equip Police with Body Cameras in Upcoming Budget
By Ariele Vaccaro By the end of 2016, Mayor Barrett plans to see Milwaukee police officers equipped with the same body cameras that cities like Los Angeles and Ferguson, Mo. have granted their … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Investment in Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded a federal investment from the Obama Administration in Wisconsin’s prescription drug abuse and overdose prevention efforts. The … [Read more...]
Republican “Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight” Aims for Planned Parenthood, Kills Wisconsin’s Billion Dollar Medical Research Industry Instead
MADISON – In reaction to the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety’s passage of Assembly Bill 305, banning future medical research into life-saving treatments and therapies, … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Reform is Now a Reality As of September 1
By Jeffrey L. Boney Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times There were more than 1,200 new or amended laws and resolutions voted on in this last Texas Legislative session – grand jury … [Read more...]
After 35 Years, Running Rebels Continues to Make a Difference for Milwaukee Youth
By Karen Stokes In 1980, Victor Barnett wanted to bring about a transformation in the community by offering youth an alternative to gang involvement and making Milwaukee a better city. At the … [Read more...]
AT&T Pioneers Donate Over 650 New Backpacks to Milwaukee Elementary School Students
‘Tools for Learning Project’ Provides Backpacks Filled With School Supplies to Needy Students Nearly 650 Milwaukee elementary school students have new backpacks filled with school supplies for … [Read more...]
Group Throws Birthday Party for Century-Old Railroad to Raise Awareness of Oil Tanker Danger
By Ariele Vaccaro It might seem that the only thing new about the bridge running through Milwaukee’s Fifth Ward is its name, “Rusty”. It was old Rusty’s birthday last week Tuesday. The … [Read more...]
Jamyla Bolden Mourned by Family and Community at Friendly Temple
By Mariah Stewart Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American ST. LOUIS -- Walking into the church sanctuary, Natasha Kelly grabbed her eight-year-old’s hand. “You okay?” Kelly asked. … [Read more...]
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