January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a … [Read more...]
Edward Brooke, 1st Black Elected U.S. Senator, Dies
Sylvia Wingfield and Mark Pratt, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the … [Read more...]
Group Seeks New Grand Jury in Ferguson Police Shooting Case
JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -The NAACP’s Legal Defense and Educational Fund, citing “grave legal concerns,” is asking a Missouri judge to convene a new grand jury to consider … [Read more...]
Transitional Jobs Program Information Session Jan 14
Aid Abounds to the Homeless and In-Need this Winter
By Ariele Vaccaro This past week, some of us probably sat in our warm, cozy homes with a cup of hot coffee in our hands and a blanket around our shoulders. We may have looked out the window … [Read more...]
Protestors and Community Activists Hold Press Conference at Milwaukee Police Department District 5
By Karen Stokes On December 29, 2014, protest organizers, supporters and representatives from the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin gathered outside of the Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...]
Hamilton Supporters Head to Chicago for Rally with Jesse Jackson
By Karen Stokes On Saturday December 27, 2014 The Reverend Jesse Jackson partnering with relatives and few dozen supporters of Dontre Hamilton from Milwaukee, held a rally in Chicago at the … [Read more...]
School Board’s Actions Cut Benefits Liability by $2.6 Billion Over Last 6 Years
Efforts allow for more resources to be directed to classrooms and students MILWAUKEE -- Decisions by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors to make changes to benefits and other changes have reduced … [Read more...]
School Bans ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-shirts at Tournament
By Lisa Jeff SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A high school basketball tournament on the Northern California coast has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing protests over police killings of unarmed … [Read more...]
A Celebration For The Life of Walter G. Beach
“Recently, a selfless angel returned to his place by the Lord’s side. Walter G. Beach II passed away, leaving behind Pamela Beach Dixon and beloved family members. Beach has been known for and will … [Read more...]
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