Northside Harambee residents leverage national investment and improve quality housing, safety, employment, services, and financial opportunities for residents When Thrivent Financial for … [Read more...]
In memory of Emmett Louis Till
By Taki S. Raton “We’ve known his story forever, it seems. Maybe that’s because it’s a tale so stark and powerful that it has assumed an air of timelessness, something almost mythical,” says writer … [Read more...]
Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest deadline extended
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs’ 4th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2011 has extended its deadline. The contest challenges students to put into words what the concept of “freedom” means to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee teens promote safety at ArtWorks Block Party on Saturday, August 27
ArtWorks for Milwaukee, Inc., a nonprofit organization that is helping develop our city’s future workforce, is hosting a family-friendly Safe Place Block Party on Aug 27 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at 706 … [Read more...]
Stop the Violence Youth Summit
Peace for Change Alliance Inc and Urban Grass Roots will be hosting a Stop the Violence Youth Summit called “Bridging the Gap”. Right now there is a division in Milwaukee County between youth, and … [Read more...]
Children develop into Stars at AACT
After-school theatre arts classes at African American Children’s Theatre (AACT) provide children with opportunities to learn life skills in a fun, interactive setting. Registration/auditions for … [Read more...]
MLK Memorial opens on the National Mall
By Denise Rolark Barnes Special to NNPA from The Washington Informer The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial officially opened this week on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The 28-foot … [Read more...]
Working to develop Milwaukee’s economy
By UWM Chancellor Michael R. Lovell A public, urban university like UWM has many opportunities to make a difference. One of the important differences it can make is strengthening the economy of … [Read more...]
Elected officials oppose post office closings in Milwaukee
By Lynda Jones Wisconsin elected officials held a press conference this week in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office to challenge the proposed closures of five Milwaukee area … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Bronzeville Unity Walk
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Last week more than 250 teens and adults walked to pay homage to the historic neighborhood of Bronzeville, which was once upon a time the social and economic hub of Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
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