By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) Although annual Black spending is projected to rise from its current $1 trillion to $1.3 trillion by 2017, advertisers allot only 3 … [Read more...]
Donations to The Salvation Army provides book bags and school supplies for more than 1,300 students
Thanks to generous donations to The Salvation Army through WISN 12’s phone a thon and collection drives hosted by WNOV 860 AM, Educator’s Credit Union, Community Financial Service Centers, Krispy … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Counties Association calls on Walker Administration to reverse BadgerCare decision: Accept Federal Funds
On Sunday at its 2013 Convention the Wisconsin Counties Association passed a resolution urging Gov. Walker to reverse course on BadgerCare and accept enhanced federal funds. Citizen Action of … [Read more...]
Homeless to college experience inspires charity to help at-risk youth
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton School became his savior. In his words, it was “the only thing I had,” and his only way out. He is young, gifted and Black. Orayne Williams … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic announces Board of Supervisors internship program
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has announced the launch of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors internship program, which is designed to give students a unique introduction … [Read more...]
Popular Corn Maze returns for the 7th season with a brand new design
Now in its seventh year, Army Lake Camp is continuing its corn maze tradition in Wisconsin. In partnership with maze designer Bret Herbst the world’s leading designer of 600+ corn mazes, Army Lake … [Read more...]
Pregnant women, new moms and others with new babies are encouraged to take part in Wisconsin programs to quit smoking
September is National Infant Mortality Month Madison—It is no secret that breaking an addiction to nicotine is extremely difficult, even when there is a strong incentive to quit— such as during … [Read more...]
Hansberry-Sands presents the comedy ‘The Old Settler’
Hansberry-Sands will open their 33rd season with the spirited, The Old Settler. The charming comedy is set in New York’s Harlem community during the Harlem Renaissance age. This coming of age … [Read more...]
Support for Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit
The 8th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit is quickly approaching and the list of supporters for the event is growing. The annual two-day event is bringing together a wide range of organizations, … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The keynote speaker, Hilary Shelton, Senior vice president for … [Read more...]
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