For distinguished service to Teen Achievers and the betterment of youth, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee recognized three adult Black Achiever volunteers at this year’s 29th Annual Black Achievers … [Read more...]
No big surprises in primary election
Compiled by Courier Staff There were no big upsets in Tuesday’s primary election results. With a good voting turnout statewide, many local incumbents held on to their spots. The two most watched … [Read more...]
Rev Lucius Walker, founder of Pastors for Peace and Northcott Neighborhood House dies at 80
By Lynda Jones Reverend Lucius Walker, Jr. a nationally renowned pastor and activist who began his career in Milwaukee, died on Sept. 7 at his home in Demarest, N.J. from an apparent heart … [Read more...]
Doyle appoints Pedro Colón to Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Democratic state Rep. Pedro Colón of Milwaukee as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge. Colón has served as the 8th Assembly District representative for six years. He … [Read more...]
Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) cleans homes of Milwaukee flood victims
The Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.), along with volunteers from Crossroads Presbyterian Church ( Mequon ), Northbrook Church ( Richfield ) and the Milwaukee Community Service Corps, … [Read more...]
Goodwill Workforce Connection hosts grand opening
Green Bay wide receiver Donald Driver is part of opening activities Grand opening festivities were held on Tuesday, September 14 at the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center, 6055 N. 91st Street … [Read more...]
Herb Kohl Foundation Teacher Nomination forms now available
Teacher Nomination forms for the 2011 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship award can now be obtained from school district administrators and principals, or from www.kohleducation.org. Deadline … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou issues call to healing
Urges everyone to take a stand for emotional emancipation (BLACK PR WIRE) New Haven, CT—In an open letter released this week, Dr. Maya Angelou, world-renowned poet, author and educator, has called on … [Read more...]
Job Fair
A wide range of resources including job training will be offered at the Fall Job and Resource Fair Sat., Sept. 18. The Fair will be held between 11 am and 3 pm at St. Mark AME Church at 16th and … [Read more...]
Artist Lester Kern dies at 55
Lester Kern a nationally renowned artist and comic illustrator died after a 3 year battle with prostate cancer on Sept. 11, 2010 at the age of 55 years-old. Kern was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 26, … [Read more...]
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