Michael Lovell, recommended as the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, is strongly committed to continuing UWM’s efforts to increase diversity and improve access. “I deeply … [Read more...]
Marquette & UWM students included in Anniversary Freedom Ride
When the 10-day anniversary bus trip took off on May 6, to retrace the 1961 Freedom Ride from Washington, D.C. to Jackson, Mississippi, two local students were among the 40 college students chosen to … [Read more...]
Ptosha Davis held a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Joining Ptosha Davis held a Wine Tasting event at The Capital Grill restaurant recently to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are from (l-r): State Representative Jason Fields, Davis, … [Read more...]
UMOS Springfest activities move to May 29, 2011
Past UMOS Cinco de Mayo SpringFest events have been hampered by unpredictable, often cold weather. Moving UMOS SpringFest activities to a later date in May affords a better chance of enjoying spring … [Read more...]
Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast benefits Milwaukee families in need
From 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday May 7, La Causa’s Early Education and Care Center will host its All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, a fun event thatyearly brings together community members to … [Read more...]
Republicans begin rubberstamping Walker Budget from day one
“GOP putting special interests first and children last,” says Rep. Grigsby This week marked the Joint Committee on Finance’s first executive session on the proposed 2011-2013 Republican budget. … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Chris Abele was sworn-in as the new County Executive
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Chris Abele was sworn-in as the new County Executive by Milwaukee Municipal Judge Derek C. Mosley on April 25, 2011. On April 27, Abele issued his first veto over the County … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event on May 7
In 1984, Massachusetts cancer survivor Margery “Margie” Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate fellow cancer survivors by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Working with a committee … [Read more...]
“Mahalia” – a grand signature production of Hansberry-Sands
By Taki S. Raton “Mahalia” for me was definitely musically informative and historically stimulating,” says Milwaukee entrepreneur Willie Smith. Smith was among the audience members who … [Read more...]
Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to be held on May 5
Every 10 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. Incidence is nearly twice as high among African Americans. In August of 2009 Ptosha Davis’ daughter Jori Lauren Leflore was diagnosed with AML … [Read more...]
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