By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist In his last Sunday sermon at Washington National Cathedral, Dr. King retold the parable of the rich man Dives who ignored the poor and sick man Lazarus … [Read more...]
Dr. King’s lesson: It’s up to us
By Rev. Jesse Jackson “We the people declare today that the most evident of truths — that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through … [Read more...]
Milwaukee celebrates King Holiday
Marcus Center Program. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The annual unveiling of a U.S. Postal Commemorative Stamp at the Marcus Center’s Annual King Program on Jan. 20. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The … [Read more...]
Quarles & Brady’s chairman receives Presidential Legacy Award from National Bar Association
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that its chairman, John W. Daniels Jr. received the prestigious Presidential Legacy Award from the National Bar Association at its inaugural … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. King and marching on for educational equality
By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee I’m Vincent Lyles, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Welcome to my new … [Read more...]
A few examples of outstanding UWM graduates
By Michael R. Lovell Chancellor UWM Graduation days at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are big deals, and our commencement on Dec. 16, 2012, was no exception. More than 2,200 students … [Read more...]
Milwaukee community celebrates life and legacy of Dr. King
On Jan. 21, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee (the Y) hosted its 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spirit of Dr. King, the YMCA also encouraged a day of service, making the holiday a … [Read more...]
Opposition to slashing Milwaukee County Board grows
Community calls on leaders to focus on real issues By Lynda Jones Opposition is growing against the plan to slash the pay, budget and ultimately the control of the Milwaukee County Board. Last … [Read more...]
Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
This week Alderwoman Milele released a statement affecting voters for the spring election. “Today the Common Council voted 11 to 4 to place an advisory referendum question on continuing same-day … [Read more...]
New members of legislature weigh in on State of the State Address
MADISON – Following this weeks State of the State address, State Senator Nikiya Harris (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: In Governor Walker’s state of the state address, he … [Read more...]
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