As President Barack Obama's time in office comes to a close, he will deliver his Farewell Address from Chicago. … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address (Full Speech) | NBC News
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Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness
Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness MILWAUKEE (January 12, 2017) – Grateful Girls, a local non-profit organization that serves those escaping the sex-trafficking industry will host its first Stay Out The Game 101 Youth Summit Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Summit. The month of January is National … [Read more...] about Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness
What to do in Milwaukee this weekend: Jan. 6-8
Real Time, the dance and performance series created and curated by Andrea and Daniel Burkholder, takes the stage in the Community Room at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dance artist Dawn Springer and composer-musician Jon Mueller will be part of the performance, with beverages and conversation to follow. Admission is pay-what-you-will (but … [Read more...] about What to do in Milwaukee this weekend: Jan. 6-8
Milwaukee’s best new restaurants of 2016
It was a banner year for new restaurants. Restaurants that let a diner eat like a world traveler, restaurants that put a personal stamp on their dishes, restaurants that showed just how good a steak or a pizza could be — they're on the 2016 list of best new restaurants. Since 2008, this annual list has included anywhere from six to 10 restaurants; in 2016, a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s best new restaurants of 2016
4 teens arrested in armed robbery may be linked to other crimes, police say
Detectives are continuing to investigate whether four teens arrested in an armed robbery earlier this week can be linked to other crimes, Milwaukee police said Thursday. The four teenage suspects — three of whom were under county supervision for prior offenses — were arrested Tuesday after ramming a police squad car with stolen car used in a prior robbery, police … [Read more...] about 4 teens arrested in armed robbery may be linked to other crimes, police say
Milwaukee woman charged in torture, starvation death of child pleads insanity
One of two women charged in the torture and starvation death of 7-year-old Trevion Winningham entered an insanity defense Thursday and a judge ordered her examined by a court-appointed doctor. The subsequent mental-health report about Etter Hughes is expected to be filed with the court next month. Hughes, 44, is accused of failing to stop or prevent abuse by Mary Martinez, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee woman charged in torture, starvation death of child pleads insanity
Milwaukee Urban League names new president-CEO
The Milwaukee Urban league has named Eve Hall, current president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, as its next President and CEO. Hall has served as chief innovation officer, vice president of programs and executive director for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund; vice president of public affairs for Family Service of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League names new president-CEO
Driver of stolen car gets 20 years in fatal hit-and-run
A Milwaukee drug dealer was sentenced to prison Thursday for his last drive — a fatal hit-and-run crash as he fled police in a stolen Jeep. Sean McNutt, 25, will spend 20 1/2 years in prison and almost 14 more on extended supervision on six convictions related to the March 26 crash that killed one man and injured four others in a minivan transporting disabled adults to a … [Read more...] about Driver of stolen car gets 20 years in fatal hit-and-run
Holiday style 2016: How to wear the holidays’ trickiest trends
The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to really prove our sartorial chops. But where's the line between cool and costume? How can one pull off Grandma's vintage tiara without looking like Honey Boo Boo? Stress no more — we're here to help you master the holiday's trickiest fashion trends. Ahead, how to wear velvet, glitter, winter white, and more...without looking … [Read more...] about Holiday style 2016: How to wear the holidays’ trickiest trends
First Family Leads the Annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
The First Family hosted their 8th and final Lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Dec. 1. There were several musical guests, some including; Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, and Marc Anthony. The First Lady read her children's book and President Obama gave a heartfelt Christmas message. Howard University News Service Reporter Cassidy Sparks was there. … [Read more...] about First Family Leads the Annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree