2019 Black Excellence Awards Nominees: Saluting The Best In Our Community 2019 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients Keynote Speaker Steven Weddle Photos By Yvonne Kemp Congratulations to all Honorees and Scholarship Winners! … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards
Senate passes anti-lynching bill in renewed effort to make it a federal hate crime
Two competitors for the 2020 Democratic nomination joined forces Thursday, February 14, 2019 in a renewed effort to pass their anti-lynching legislation. The Senate passed the legislation from California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott last year, but the House never took up the measure. On Thursday, … [Read more...] about Senate passes anti-lynching bill in renewed effort to make it a federal hate crime
Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
Special event set for March 2, 2019, 4:00 - 6:30 pm, at King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture, 2767 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive The residual effects of Jim Crow laws are still current in our society today--- even in Milwaukee. We see them in education, housing, the legal system and other areas, resulting in pain and suffering. The entire … [Read more...] about Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year on April 4, 2018 marked the 50th year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. As Dr. King and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)
UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity
By Pat Baldwin Men’s head basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Things have been difficult for the Milwaukee Panthers over the past month or so. We had a tough five-game road trip and our team has been dealing with some adversity. It’s not the first time our players and coaches have had a rough stretch, and it won’t be the last. Anyone who plays a … [Read more...] about UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity
WFA Staffing Career Opportunities
WFA STAFFING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Warehouse Assemblers Packaging Specialists Machine Operators Shipping/Receiving Clerks Delivery Factory Inspectors Custodial Staff Foundry We are currently recruiting for 15 Milwaukee Manufacturing Companies If you have 2+ years of experience with any of the above positions, and you are ready for a new opportunity, please email your … [Read more...] about WFA Staffing Career Opportunities
The WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship Fellows
Teran Powell Eric Von Fellow 2017-2018 Angelina Mosher Salazar Eric Von Fellow 2018-2019 The Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship provides funding for a year-long fellowship to a recent college graduate who will receive paid experience to begin building a successful career in broadcast journalism. … [Read more...] about The WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship Fellows
When facing stress or illnesses, seniors should stick to a protein-rich diet
Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they're trying to lose weight, dealing with a chronic or acute illness, or facing a hospitalization, according to a growing consensus among scientists. During these stressful periods, aging bodies process protein less efficiently and need more of it to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health, and other essential … [Read more...] about When facing stress or illnesses, seniors should stick to a protein-rich diet
Three major benefits of updated bookkeeping and accounting records
Last week in a discussion with a business coaching client, I asked if she had updated bookkeeping and accounting records that would help her make the best business decision for a big question about her business. “No,” she replied, she didn’t have updated books. Without them, any decision regarding product lines, pricing or customer capacity is just a guess! Guessing is not … [Read more...] about Three major benefits of updated bookkeeping and accounting records
Trans-Professionals provides transportation and quality customer service
Kurt Mosley treats his clients like family. Mosley owns Trans-Professionals, which offers non-emergency medical transportation to doctor offices, dialysis, cancer care, adult day care and other appointments throughout southeast Wisconsin. Mosley, who also is the company’s CEO/Director of Operations, is passionate about making sure clients are treated with courtesy and … [Read more...] about Trans-Professionals provides transportation and quality customer service