By Karen Stokes Andre Lee Ellis is on a mission; a mission to help Black boys in Milwaukee. Ellis, an activist, is motivated by concern for boys who are surrounded by drugs, violence and … [Read more...]
Housing Authority Invites Public Comment on Section 3 Plan
MILWAUKEE – The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) has announced that its proposed Section 3 Plan is available for public review and comment through Friday, January 2, 2015. The … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor Returns to Joint Finance Committee
Madison- State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was appointed on December 2, 2014 to the state’s highly influential Joint Finance Committee. Tapped by Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, … [Read more...]
Michael Brown’s Stepdad Investigated for Comments
JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) Via Black Press USA Police are investigating Michael Brown’s stepfather for angry comments on the streets of Ferguson after a grand jury decided not … [Read more...]
Giving Is So Easy Even a Mascot Can Do It
The Salvation Army Offers Convenient Ways to Help Local Families in Need Wauwatosa, WI (December, 2014) As part of the national Giving Tuesday campaign, The Salvation Army’s mascots, Captain Red … [Read more...]
Countdown to the 25th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Salvation Army Set to Feed 8,000 Wauwatosa, WI (December, 2014) There are just 24 days and counting until this year’s 25th Annual Christmas Family Feast, hosted by The Salvation Army of Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Remembering David E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford
David E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford Together in life and death for 61 years, David (Dave) E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford died in their home of natural causes before Thanksgiving. Married … [Read more...]
Tensions High Due to Grand Jury Decision Not to Indict Ferguson Police Officer
By Karen Stokes Tensions were high late Monday night in Ferguson, Missouri as residents awaited the decision from the Grand Jury on the fate of Police Officer Darren Wilson, 28, on the shooting of … [Read more...]
Kevin Washington Sets Agenda for YMCA’s National
By Melissa Harris CHICAGO TRIBUNE YMCA national’s first African-American CEO’s two goals: expand summer options for kids, help prevent diabetes. Kevin Washington was the first African-American … [Read more...]
Florida 7-Year-Old Envisioned a Mission to Bring Peace to Ferguson with Her Violin
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton The morning Yahoo News explorer clip reads, “Chaos fills streets of Ferguson.” The click-on account headline cites that, “Ferguson businesses … [Read more...]
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