Fifty years ago, Whitney M. Young Jr., president of the National Urban League from 1961-71, worked alongside his fellow civil rights, social justice and labor movement leaders to organize the March on … [Read more...]
Learn the facts about one of the most common sight-threatening conditions for African American older adults
Local Eye MDs Advise: Don’t let cataracts cloud your vision African Americans have nearly twice the risk of developing cataracts than Caucasians. This difference may be due to other medical … [Read more...]
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held this past weekend. The Divas hosted a Black and White Gallery Night and Fashion Show sponsored by Safe House and the Brewers … [Read more...]
Free Family Health Expo – Power to End Stroke
Jobs still a key issue 50 years after Historic D.C. March
By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief One of the primary goals of the 1963 March on Washington was finding or creating jobs for Blacks. At a panel discussion during the annual convention of … [Read more...]
African World Festival held this past Saturday
African World Festival held this past Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 was the scene for entertainment and fun for the entire family. From R & B, Blues, Jazz and Gospel, the festival featured it all. … [Read more...]
Research confirms poverty continues to be a problem in Milwaukee
A door-to door survey conducted for SDC by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR) shows little change in the incidence and prevalence of poverty in … [Read more...]
Geroge Duke, pioneer in jazz-fusion movement dies at 67
Compiled by Courier Staff Keyboardist George Duke, one of the pioneers of the jazz-fusion movement that merged jazz, rock and funk in the late 1960s and 1970s, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 in Los … [Read more...]
Outreach Community Health Centers celebrates National Community Health Centers Week
Each year, Community Health Centers all over the country celebrate National Community Health Center Week during the month of August. As part of a weeklong campaign (August 11-17, 2013) to raise … [Read more...]
Do you remember the U.N.I.A. and the Garveys?
GarveyFest 2013, special guest, hip hop group DEAD PREZ Africans on the Move is celebrating its 25th Annual GarveyFest on Saturday, August 17th , from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. … [Read more...]
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