800 pre-identified families receive food and essentials on Wed., April 3 thanks to Feed the Children in cooperation with The Salvation Army, Brentwood Health Organization, Brentwood Church of Christ, … [Read more...]
SDC named a preliminary Head Start Grant Awardee
The Social Development Commission (SDC) Head Start Program was named as one of four possible recipients in Milwaukee County to receive five-year federal program grants. The Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Moving outside of our comfort zones
By Reverend Darryl R. Williams Pastor St. Mark A.M.E. Church Then the Lord said to Abram, leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will … [Read more...]
Spring brings swim safety concerns to surface
By Vincent Lyles President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milw. April is here and it’s starting to feel like springtime in Milwaukee. For many, that means celebrations like summer … [Read more...]
Chicago’s Urban Prep graduating seniors have all been accepted to college
Reprinted from the Washington Informer Mayor Rahm Emanuel was among the officials at Urban Prep Academies – Englewood Campus recently as the boys-only charter school celebrated another … [Read more...]
A special focus on education opportunities in Wisconsin
By Cassandra Lans This week’s Milwaukee Courier focuses on educational opportunities available to students here in Wisconsin. This special focus comes at a time of the year, when many high … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Immigration Summit Held
The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee was one of several key issues discussed this week during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and … [Read more...]
More youth priced out of college
By Jesse Jackson Morehouse College, one of the most distinguished historically black colleges — with graduates like Dr. Martin Luther King, former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, film director … [Read more...]
Immigration isn’t just a Latino issue
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent As lawmakers and special interests groups paint immigration reform as a critical component in shaping the future of Latinos living in the United … [Read more...]
Stop and frisk on trial
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Police can stop, question and frisk anyone. A police sergeant said “they might live there but we own the block.” His voice was taped in secret. However the war on … [Read more...]
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