Diversity is a widely discussed issue and educational goal at the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, but a new initiative is getting UWM students, faculty and staff talking about diversity on a … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood applauds Congress for prioritizing evidence-based sex education in 2010 appropriations
The Healthy Youth Act could help position the state to accept new federal funds Madison, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin today praised Congress for passing the 2010 Appropriations … [Read more...]
CBC members stand up for Black Press, jobs, small business, vow to escalate protests
By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded this week by the Black Press and Black … [Read more...]
Baptist Ministries Plymouth Apartments goes solar
Among first public housing complexes in the state to go solar With leaders from Wisconsin and around the world gathering in Copenhagen to discuss climate change, the Housing Ministries of the … [Read more...]
Walgreens offering H1N1 Vaccine, assisting governments in nationwide inoculation effort
Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain and an industry leader with more than 17,000 certified or licensed immunizers, today announced it is offering H1N1 vaccine at more … [Read more...]
Herbert Lowe to join Diederich College of Communication
Nationally known journalist to become professional in residence at Marquette University Herbert Lowe, journalist and new media entrepreneur, will join the faculty of the J. William and Mary … [Read more...]
20 Milwaukee area childrenʼs charities split more than $1 million for the fifth straight year
Twenty children’s charities from southeastern Wisconsin are splitting $1,004,651 tonight, after Potawatomi Bingo Casino announced the money raised during their Miracle on Canal Street program. Each … [Read more...]
Well known actor William Shatner in new Hupy & Abraham, S.C. TV ads
Actor William Shatner, best known for his character Denny Crane the eccentric lawyer on Boston Legal is the new television spokesperson for Hupy & Abraham, S.C. “Because we have now built a … [Read more...]
Mayor responds to MPS test results
“This week’s release of the national Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) results underscores the need for urgent action to reform a school system that is failing too many children in Milwaukee,” … [Read more...]
Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 40 years
Ko-Thi Dance Company is celebrating 40 years of providing a vehicle by which artists may study, research, document, teach and present the dance, music and cultural histories of the African world. … [Read more...]