The Internal Revenue Service will open the doors to dozens of its Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country this coming Saturday, July 16, 2011, to answer taxpayer questions and provide help with … [Read more...]
DCF Secretary announces thousands in Milwaukee building skills and gaining jobs through the Transitional Jobs Program
The Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson announced this week that the transitional jobs program will help provide 4,000 individuals with an immediate income, an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Making yourself recession proof
By Farrah Gray NNPA Columnist Recent news headlines have been dominated by tales of the recession and continuing economic woe. This week, the Federal Reserve (June 22, 2011) announced slower … [Read more...]
FDA makes huge stride in tobacco prevention and control
Nine new warning labels are released and purposed to improve public health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled nine health warnings that will be required to appear on all cigarette … [Read more...]
Abele names top Johnson Controls legal exec Kimberly Walker as County corporation counsel
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday named Kimberly R. Walker, an attorney who has held top positions at Johnson Controls, Inc., as Milwaukee County’s corporation counsel. “Kimberly is … [Read more...]
Official notification of African American farmers about $1.25 Billion class action settlement begins
(Washington, DC) - The Courtordered process of officially notifying African American farmers and their heirs about the $1.25 billion “Pigford II” class action settlement, In re Black Farmers … [Read more...]
The Roundy’s Foundation awarded more than $45,000 in grants to three Milwaukee organizations
The Roundy’s Foundation awarded more than $45,000 in grants to three Milwaukee organizations this week. The donations took place at two separate events. Nearly $35,000 were given out at a special … [Read more...]
Black women attorneys spurn private law firms for corporate jobs
By Nadra Kareem Nittle Special to the NNPA NEW YORK, NY - When Fania Washington had an opportunity to leave Winston & Strawn LLP, in 2004, to work for MTV Networks, she didn’t … [Read more...]
Jobs program earns legislative approval
A program that is matching low-income job seekers with businesses appears to have gained the support needed in Madison to continue. The future of the Transitional Jobs Program was up in the air … [Read more...]
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce held a reception for Seaway Bank and Trust Company
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce held a reception for community officials and staff of Seaway Bank and Trust Company, the renowned Black owned bank based out of Chicago that replaced Legacy … [Read more...]
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