(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) reintroduced legislation that would apply standard Department of Transportation (DOT) contracting goals for minority-owned and operated … [Read more...]
Department launches website on Medicaid savings initiatives
MADISON – Department of Health Services Secretary, Dennis G. Smith, today launched a website that outlines initiatives designed to keep the state’s Medicaid program sustainable, fair and equitable. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Schools’ Alliance School to be featured on “20/20”
The Alliance School, a small, Milwaukee Public Schools instrumentality charter school serving 175 students in grades 6 through 12, will be featured on ABC’s “20/20” on Friday, September 30, 2011, at 9 … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Community Education event to be held on Oct. 8
The NAACP is pleased to partner with St. Mary’s - Columbia, the Milwaukee Health Department Well Women Program and Sandford Brown Medical Assistant Program, to provide breast cancer community … [Read more...]
Attention fathers! Solutions to challenges
Men facing difficult challenges will be offered concrete ways to become stronger fathers at the 6th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit. The two day summit will be held Friday October 7 and Saturday … [Read more...]
4th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk & Wellness Fair
Milwaukee Affiliate of Sisters Network, Inc. are hosting the following event. On October, 15, 2011 from 10 am – 3 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1531 W. Vliet Street) admission … [Read more...]
Volunteers make a difference at Head Start
On a usual work day, this group of engineers is working hard at Johnson Controls to design and refine the batteries that power hybrid cars and trucks. But they took an afternoon away from work to … [Read more...]
Troy Davis executed in Georgia despite protests
Compiled by Courier Staff Despite years of stays, appeals, protests and even a last minute apparent review of the case by the U.S. Supreme Court, the State of Georgia executed Troy Anthony … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Hilda and Willie Perkins celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Pictured above are Hilda and Willie Perkins, founders of Mr. Perkins Restaurant, located at 2001 W. Atkinson Ave., a staple in Milwaukee’s African American community since 1969. … [Read more...]
Strong Baby campaign highlights Infant Mortality Month
By Mayor Tom Barrett Five babies were chosen from the hundreds entered by proud parents from all economic backgrounds, representing every ethnic group in our great city. It was a tough job, … [Read more...]
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