African-Americans seem to have nearly twice the risk of developing cataracts than do Caucasians. This difference may be due to other medical illnesses, particularly diabetes. African-Americans are … [Read more...]
Voter turnout is a great disappointment
By Cassandra Lans Voter turnout was a major disappointment in Tuesday’s primary election in Milwaukee. Several factors contributed to this lackluster turnout, one being the change in the month for … [Read more...]
Mandela Barnes wins Democratic bid for the 11th State Assembly District
Mandela Barnes (center) who won his Democratic bid for the 11th State Assembly District is joined at his victory party with his parents, Jesse and LaJuan Barnes. He surprised many with his victory … [Read more...]
White supremacists terrorize more than Blacks
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The disclosure that Wade Michael Page, the Army veteran responsible for killing six people at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple outside … [Read more...]
NBA Pioneer Wayne Embry receives Legends Award at Fellowship Open Tournament August 17 in Milwaukee
Honor coincides with 40th anniversary of his becoming the first African American general manager in professional sports Forty years after the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks named him the first … [Read more...]
Employment, Training and Education Expo
Milwaukee area residents will be able to talk with employers hiring workers as well as access services designed to help land a new job. Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II and the Social … [Read more...]
Sikh Temple of WI members to speak at community event, Rev. Jesse Jackson also to speak on Monday, August 20th
Members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin are scheduled to speak at a free community event hosted by Faith Builders Church. The event called “It’s All About Us” takes place on Monday August 20, 2012 at … [Read more...]
LeRoy Butler joins AT&T, State Patrol, Boys & Girls Clubs in urging Milwaukee youth to pledge never to text and drive
Mayor Barrett proclaims August 15 ‘Don’t Text & Drive Pledge Day’ LeRoy Butler, Green Bay Hall of Famer and inventor of the “Lambeau Leap,” teamed up this week with AT&T, the Wisconsin State … [Read more...]
Mayor Tom Barrett congratulates Evan Goyke on winning eight-way primary election
Mayor Tom Barrett congratulated Evan Goyke, an assistant state public defender and son of former Sen. Gary Goyke who won an eight-way primary on Milwaukee’s west side to replace Democratic Rep. Tamara … [Read more...]
Richardson Manor celebrates 50 years of affordable housing
The residents of Richardson Manor celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), its sponsoring organization on Aug. 15. Several businesses, elected officials, and community … [Read more...]
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