On Thursday, August 6, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers will host its annual "Community Health & Resource Fair, featuring Drive/Walk-Thru Book Bag & Health Resources Giveaway," at Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Children must be present to receive book bags and school supplies. This event is drive - through and walk-through only; … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
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Rally held to demand the release of the video from Joel Acevedo’s murder
On Monday, July 13, 2020, Voces de la Frontera and the family of Joel Acevedo gathered at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and proceeded to march for two miles to the mural of Joel at South 6th Street and W. Garfield Ave. This march was a follow-up to the June 24, 2020 rally and press conference where the Acevedo family demanded the firing and prosecution of Milwaukee Police … [Read more...] about Rally held to demand the release of the video from Joel Acevedo’s murder
Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect
Mandate would require face masks indoors and outdoors if you're within 6 feet of another person The full Milwaukee Common Council voted 15-0 Monday, July 13, 2020 to approve Milwaukee’s proposed mask mandate ordinance — passed by the Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Safety and Health Committee Thursday, July 9. It now heads to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s desk for his … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect
Four states, including Wisconsin, added to New York travel advisory list, 1 removed
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo added four more states to New York’s quarantine list on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, as he sought to contain the spread of COVID-19 from regions of the country where infection rates are growing. The addition of Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin means that travelers from 22 states will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon entering New … [Read more...] about Four states, including Wisconsin, added to New York travel advisory list, 1 removed
Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation commits additional $3-million in COVID-19 relief support to ‘South LA Forward’ collaboration
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation (OWCF) announced on Monday, July 13, 2020, a $3-million donation to South LA Forward, a newly created coalition of three Los Angeles based grassroot organizations - SoLa I Can Foundation, SEE-LA, and the Watts Healthcare Corporation. This OWCF donation is in addition to the previously announced $12-million donation to COVID-19 related … [Read more...] about Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation commits additional $3-million in COVID-19 relief support to ‘South LA Forward’ collaboration
MHS alum and Harvard grad Miles Weddle creates Stand in Solidarity Fund
By Genna Batson Ever since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on May 25, 2020 there has been a global outpouring of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, and ongoing protests against police brutality. There has also been a widespread disruption of content across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Instead of sharing selfies and food pictures, much of … [Read more...] about MHS alum and Harvard grad Miles Weddle creates Stand in Solidarity Fund
National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette
Howard Fuller, former superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools and nationally known advocate for school choice, is retiring after decades at Marquette University, where he served as a distinguished professor of education and founder and director of its Institute for the Transformation of Learning. The university announced his decision in a statement Friday, June 19, 2020 … [Read more...] about National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette
Gov. Evers appoints Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Tony Evers announced on June 5, 2020, his appointment of Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Dennis R. Cimple, effective September 11, 2020. “Kori Ashley will be a dynamic judge who pushes for real change,” said Gov. Evers. “We know that the criminal justice system is broken, and that it … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers appoints Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
What is and isn’t in Milwaukee’s mask mandate
Specific details are now available on Milwaukee’s proposed mask ordinance. The proposal would require individuals over the age of one to wear masks both indoors and outdoors when they leave home, with limited exceptions. Scheduled to be introduced Tuesday, July 7, 2020, by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, the proposal is expected to be reviewed during a yet-to-be-scheduled … [Read more...] about What is and isn’t in Milwaukee’s mask mandate
Kanye West has a cool slogan, but no actual paperwork on file in presidential run
There are, however, what appear to be at least two fake filings using West's name. Kanye West has shared the catchy slogan for his purported presidential run: #2020Vision. But as of Monday, July 6, 2020, what he didn't have was any proof that the 11th-hour bid to unseat his MAGA friend, President Donald Trump, was anything more than a clever catchphrase. A spokesperson … [Read more...] about Kanye West has a cool slogan, but no actual paperwork on file in presidential run