Gift of Wings Fireworks Kite Festival begins at 11 a.m. Milwaukee County Parks and US Bank invites the public to attend the spectacular July 3 fireworks show at Veteran’s Park on the lakefront … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Library to close for furlough day and Independence Day Holiday
All Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) locations will be closed on Friday, July 1 for a City-mandated furlough day. In addition, all MPL locations will be closed Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4 … [Read more...]
2011 Fellowship Open award recipients announced
Organizations contribute to arts, education and community building The 2011 recipients of the Fellowship Open Golf Outing awards were announced at a reception at the offices of Quarles & … [Read more...]
Sandy Pasch challenges Sen. Darling to recall election debates
With the likely recall election for the 8th senate district just weeks away, Sandy Pasch this week challenged Senator Alberta Darling to participate in at least three candidate debates before voters … [Read more...]
Making yourself recession proof
By Farrah Gray NNPA Columnist Recent news headlines have been dominated by tales of the recession and continuing economic woe. This week, the Federal Reserve (June 22, 2011) announced slower … [Read more...]
Bend the healthcare cost curve by focusing on neighborhoods
Dr. Brian D. Smedley Many state governors and legislatures want to trim Medicaid and other public programs in an effort to balance budgets. But cutting Medicaid to the bone won’t reduce the … [Read more...]
The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network provided quit smoking information to Juneteenth festival participants
The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network (WAATPN) provided tobacco and quit smoking information to Juneteenth festival participants. The Network participated in the festival to help … [Read more...]
Trophies Awarded at 2011 Midwest Youth Conference
Daria N. Gainy shows off her trophy she received by winning Mary T. Dorcas Award (awarded to young ladies with outstanding Christian conduct and stature). The 2011 Midwest Youth Conference was held in … [Read more...]
Local NAACP release report: Milwaukee Today: An Occasional Report of the NAACP
The Milwaukee branch of the NAACP held a press conference Wed., June 22, to present a report on the devastating impact of segregation, job loss and the cycle of poverty and incarceration on African … [Read more...]
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Juneteenth marks 40th Milwaukee Anniversary
Sunday, June 19th marked the 40th Anniversary for Milwaukee’s celebration of Juneteenth Day. Despite the heavy rain in the morning, the parade opened the daylong celebration down Martin Luther King … [Read more...]
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