By Maya Rhodan Washington Correspondent When Rep. Gwen Moore [D-Wisc.] stood near President Obama last Thursday as he signed the Violence Against Women Act into law, as a rape survivor, she … [Read more...]
Good news for SDC Head Start Program
The Head Start Program of the Social Development Commission (SDC) has received a thumbs-up from federal monitors. The Administration for Children and Families-Head Start office has given the … [Read more...]
Changing Milwaukee infant mortality rates through father education
Infant mortality is a major public health issue in the Unites States disproportionally affecting African Americans. Wisconsin and Milwaukee are identified as a high risk state and city where Black … [Read more...]
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church to hold vow renewal ceremony
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church will recognize National Black Marriage Day at the church on Sunday, March 17, 2013 by hosting a Renewal Marriage Vow Ceremony. The exchanging of vows will be … [Read more...]
“Voting Rights, Justice Scalia, and Archie Bunker”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall There was a gasp. Justice Scalia’s shocking words were thick with sarcasm. He said it was merely a “perpetuation of racial entitlement.” This was a sad day for … [Read more...]
Community gathering planned in recognition of 1290 WMCS legacy
By Taki S. Raton “I will really, really miss Earl’s show,” said Tommy McClinton as he walked eastward on the second floor level of the downtown Grand Mall. He was on his way to the 4th floor YMCA … [Read more...]
Quarles & Brady LLP hosts first-ever Community Development Symposium
More than 40 African American clergy assemble to discuss “Building a 21st-Century Ministry” The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP hosted a luncheon symposium, entitled “The Theology of … [Read more...]
Best-selling author Wes Moore to present “Empowering Our Youth” at MATC’s downtown Milwaukee Campus March 14
New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Wes Moore will present a free, public lecture and offer a book signing Thursday, March 14, in the Main Building at Milwaukee Area Technical … [Read more...]
Indy comes to Milwaukee
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority bring annual conferences, comedian Finesse Mitchell to ‘Brew City’ March Madness takes on a new meaning in Milwaukee. On March 14-17, 2013, the … [Read more...]
Literacy Services of Wisconsin receives $10,000 AT&T Innovation Award to promote adult literacy
LSW to use AT&T Grant to help 600 adult students in Milwaukee area increase literacy skills, gain more desirable employment During a special event honoring Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Literacy … [Read more...]
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