By Hazel Trice Edney NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) - People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It’s historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only … [Read more...] about Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Remembering All Our Black Service Men and Women Who Have Served Our Country … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore and others came to Milwaukee for a brunch to support Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. The “American Dream: Join Us for Brunch with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes” was held at Anodyne Coffee in Milwaukee's … [Read more...] about Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid
Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Robert Prince celebrated his 90th birthday on May 21, 2022. The celebration was held at the Westin Milwaukee on North Van Buren. Prince is a retired social worker for Milwaukee County. He is also a Korean War veteran and a member of the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University from where he graduated. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a … [Read more...] about Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side
Employ Milwaukee is expanding its reach. On Monday, May 23, 2022, there was a ribbon cutting for Employ Milwaukee's new satellite location on the city's south side. “Well, Employ Milwaukee does provide a lot of resources and I feel it’s going to help us as clients learn more,” said Elizabeth Deja, a local mother. For people like Deja, the new center could be a … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side
Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd and agreed to spend three years in state prison, officials said. Thomas Lane’s plea to a count of aiding and abetting manslaughter came a year after his former colleague Derek Chauvin, who was recorded by a bystander killing Floyd by kneeling on his … [Read more...] about Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
Position Open: CBRF, CNA or PCW at Golden Touch
We Are Hiring! To apply, please contact us at 414.763.7242 or Stop by our office at 11414 West Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53214 … [Read more...] about Position Open: CBRF, CNA or PCW at Golden Touch
May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 4)
We have reached the fourth week during Mother’s Day Month, and we wanted to continue with the National Old Farmer’s Almanac. This is an old favorite for many and they have published a section regarding the 10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Mom this Year! We are down to #8-10 for your enjoyment: 8. Make a homemade gift! You don’t need to go out to a store and buy a gift. … [Read more...] about May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 4)
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African-American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second- class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
This one’s on Lorenzo
The Milwaukee Brewers' “This One’s On Me” promotion continued on Friday, May 13, 2022, with Lorenzo Cain covering the tab at an area restaurant while the Crew took on the Miami Marlins in Miami at 5:40 p.m. To support small businesses and thank the fans, players have selected their favorite restaurants and watering holes where Brewers fans typically gather and will … [Read more...] about This one’s on Lorenzo