Russell Wilson is sticking around with the Seattle Seahawks as the highest paid player in the National Football League (NFL). Wilson posted a video on social media early Tuesday, April 16, 2019, saying, “Seattle, we got a deal,” shortly after agreeing to a $140 million, four-year extension with the Seahawks, his agent Mark Rodgers said. Wilson’s new deal runs through the … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson becomes NFL’s highest paid player
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Milwaukee Business Journal presents Flash Forum for Democratic National Convention
On Friday, April 5, 2019, Milwaukee Business Journal hosted a flash forum on the forthcoming Democratic National Convention in 2020, at Good City Brewing & Taproom. The forum entitled "Democratic National Convention: How Milwaukee-Area Business Can Get Involved," featured a panel that included (from left) Wisconsin Center CEO Marty Brooks; Dynamic Events by David Caruso … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal presents Flash Forum for Democratic National Convention
Mahogany CARES, Inc. presents ‘Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors’ for Black Women Heal Day
On Monday, April 1, 2019, Mahogany CARES, Inc. hosted a special event for International Black Women Heal Day entitled, "Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors (SOS)," at Aurora Mt. Sinai's Rapkin Auditorium, 960 N. 12th Street. The event, which was coordinated by Christian Women Perspective Ministries, Inc. founder Dr. Alice L. Belcher, D. Div., M.S., B.A., CDVA, Black Women Heal … [Read more...] about Mahogany CARES, Inc. presents ‘Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors’ for Black Women Heal Day
UWM hosts ‘A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement’
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomed Donna Brazile (left) and Kelly Ayotte (right) for a lively and thoughtful discussion entitled, "A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement," at UWM's Union Wisconsin Room. The event focused on the topics of women in leadership, contemporary feminism, and the political outlook. Donna … [Read more...] about UWM hosts ‘A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement’
This small Louisiana parish wants to know who burned three of their black churches to the ground
It is still unclear who or what is responsible for the burning of three historically black Louisiana churches in 10 days. It will take investigators time to sift through what evidence remains to determine if the blazes were intentionally set and if they are connected. As they do, residents and worshipers in the Louisiana parish where all three fires occurred are withholding … [Read more...] about This small Louisiana parish wants to know who burned three of their black churches to the ground
Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
Gregory Stanford, a columnist for the editorial pages of The Milwaukee Journal and Journal Sentinel who worked diligently to build bridges, highlight hope and lessen Milwaukee's racial disparities and injustices, died Saturday of lung cancer. He was 72. Stanford's career spanned four decades, first as a reporter, then as an editorial writer and columnist for 19 years before … [Read more...] about Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
2019 Spring election results: Women make strives in area elections
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Milwaukeeans from throughout the county went to the polls to vote. This election focused on the Milwaukee Public School's School Board seats and court justices for Wisconsin courts. While this was not a major race to decide the governor or even president, the results of Tuesday elections will shape the future of education in Milwaukee and the next … [Read more...] about 2019 Spring election results: Women make strives in area elections
Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, local students from a variety of Milwaukee Public Schools volunteered to help build a house through Habitat for Humanity. The experience not only provided the students the opportunity to learn a new skill and have an amazing experience for their college and work resumes; but they also provided a chance for a local family to complete their dream of … [Read more...] about Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home
Martin Luther King, Jr.: 51 years later, his battles live on
By Rachel L. Swarns Martin Luther King Jr. remains frozen in time for many Americans. Seared into our consciousness is the man who battled Southern segregation. We see him standing before hundreds of thousands of followers in the nation’s capital in 1963, proclaiming his dream for racial harmony. We see him marching, arms locked with fellow protesters, through the … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr.: 51 years later, his battles live on
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. presents FashionWalk 2019
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, the Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted its annual "FashionWalk" fundraiser, at Leader Luxury, 6310 N. 43rd Street. The FashionWalk brought together youth, community leaders, and local fashion designers to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem of human trafficking in our communities through the glamour of a fashion show. The event … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. presents FashionWalk 2019