Programs serving low-and-moderate income consumers to end or suffer severe cuts By Charlene Crowell Once again, the White House Budget Proposal slashes funding and programs that many low-and moderate-income consumers rely upon. From higher education to a repeated attack to deny the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau its full funding and financial independence … [Read more...] about White House budget proposal cuts $8.6 billion from HUD
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Election results: Wisconsin spring primary election
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Wisconsinites headed to the polls to vote in the spring primary. The top two winners in this primary will face of in the general election on April 7, 2020. City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (I) 33,151-50% Lena Taylor-20,347-31% Milwaukee County Executive Chris Larson 42,154- 37% David Crowley 39,756-34% Milwaukee County Circuit … [Read more...] about Election results: Wisconsin spring primary election
Black Lens presents ‘Black Women Behind the Lens’ panel
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Milwaukee Film's Black Lens celebrated Black History Month with an all-female panel discussion at Nō Studios, 1037 West McKinley Ave. This year's Black History celebration focuses on the unique voice of women of color, both behind the camera and in front of it. The panel discussion featured four national, up-and--coming, Black female directors for … [Read more...] about Black Lens presents ‘Black Women Behind the Lens’ panel
Clement J. Zablocki VA Center hosts ’21st Annual Salute to the African American Veteran’
On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center hosted its "21st Annual Salute to the African American Veteran," at the Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. The recognition ceremony was part of the center's Black History month program. This year's theme was, " Trials and Triumphs: Balancing the Journey from Soldier to Citizen in an Uneven World." This … [Read more...] about Clement J. Zablocki VA Center hosts ’21st Annual Salute to the African American Veteran’
Milwaukee Urban League and Wisconsin Office of State Treasurer presents “What Does Retirement Security Mean to You?”
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the Milwaukee Urban League, the Wisconsin Office of State Treasurer, and member of Governor Evers Retirement Security Task Force hosted a listening session to hear from Wisconsinites on the challenges they face adequately saving for retirement and also addressing the retirement crisis in Wisconsin. The panel was held at the Milwaukee Urban League … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and Wisconsin Office of State Treasurer presents “What Does Retirement Security Mean to You?”
AKA Foundation offers arts scholarships
Graduating high school seniors who are entering college with at least a 2.5 average and are interested in applying for an arts scholarship may apply for one of two $500.00 scholarships administered by the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Epsilon Kappa Omega /AKA Sorority. The purpose of the arts program in the sorority is to expose students to arts enrichment and culture by … [Read more...] about AKA Foundation offers arts scholarships
Eta Phi Beta hosts Annual Jazz Brunch celebrating 70 years of community service
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., celebrated more than 70 years of community service by holding their Annual Jazz Brunch. They collected and donated money to the Benefit for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Citizens. The event was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee Airport. … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta hosts Annual Jazz Brunch celebrating 70 years of community service
Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots
Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots (February 18, 2020) OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on February 18, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots
War Memorial Center unveils new exhibit honoring African American Veterans
On Monday, February 3, 2020, The War Memorial Center unveiled their much-anticipated exhibit on African American contributions to the U.S. military, just in time for Black History Month at the War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. The mural, which is located on the third floor of the center, documents African American participation in all the wars fought by the United … [Read more...] about War Memorial Center unveils new exhibit honoring African American Veterans
St Ann Center hosts ‘Inaugural Indaba African Ball’
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosted the inaugural "Indaba African Ball: A Celebration of Heritage and Culture," at the St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The event served to usher in Black History Month for St. Ann Center as well as served as a fundraiser for the Indaba band shell, located at the Bucyrus Campus. The … [Read more...] about St Ann Center hosts ‘Inaugural Indaba African Ball’