Andre Lee Ellis, a local activist, community leader, and theatre director was honored as a recipient of the 2016 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award during a special ceremony in the Common Council Anteroom on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Ellis has worked diligently to improve the lives of young African American men, while also investing in and improving the community. … [Read more...] about Andre Ellis named winner of the 2016 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
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After watching, Keith Scott’s family calls for shooting videos to be released
The grief-stricken family of a Charlotte, N.C., man who died in a police-involved shooting was shown videos of this fateful encounter — and wants them released to the public. Keith Lamont Scott’s relatives and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have painted two very different pictures of what happened leading up to his death on Tuesday. For the family, the videos … [Read more...] about After watching, Keith Scott’s family calls for shooting videos to be released
Veteran WNOV radio host Eric Von dies
Eric Von, one of the leading voices of black talk radio in Milwaukee, died September 8 of an apparent heart attack. He was 58 years old and had suffered for a number of years from a debilitating chronic illness. In addition to his radio broadcasting work, Von was also a journalist, television broadcaster, founder of the online men’s health magazine Brain Brawn and … [Read more...] about Veteran WNOV radio host Eric Von dies
Explore Milwaukee’s Great Neighborhoods & Homes
Explore Your Milwaukee Open our September 2016 E-Newsletter online Explore Milwaukee's Great Neighborhoods & Homes The City of Milwaukee and our partners have many unique opportunities and resources available to help you achieve your goals of homeownership and also improve our community. Whether you’re looking for a fixer-upper, a move-in ready home, a … [Read more...] about Explore Milwaukee’s Great Neighborhoods & Homes
Moving beyond Sherman Park to a brighter future
By: Urban Media News “Anyone from Milwaukee saw this coming. It was always when, not if.” So said outgoing State Representative Mandela Barnes this week after nights of unrest in the Sherman Park neighborhood in the wake of another fatal police shooting. The images of stores set on fire, police in riot gear, and a community in pain have made headlines this … [Read more...] about Moving beyond Sherman Park to a brighter future
Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
On Monday, August 15, 2015 the Milwaukee Urban League Milwaukee Branch, along with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (left), hosted a round-table discussion on the importance of the "Stronger Way Act." The Stronger Way Act, which is being co-sponsored by Senator Baldwin and Senator Cory Booker (DNJ), is a bill proposed to Congress that will create opportunity for all and reward … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin opens new Midtown Clinic in Northwest Milwaukee
On Monday, August 15, 2016 Children's Hospital of Wisconsin hosted the grand opening celebration for the their new Midtown Clinic, 5433 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The newest and largest primary care clinic in Milwaukee features eight full-time and seven part-time doctors, as well as a staff of nurse practitioners, a psychologist and medical students to assist the community. A … [Read more...] about Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin opens new Midtown Clinic in Northwest Milwaukee
How the gymnastics world changed, and then turned, on Gabby Douglas
She just finished seventh out of eight on Sunday’s uneven bars final, ending an Olympics where the focus was more on her facial expressions, hand placement during medal ceremony national anthems and perceived enthusiasm for her teammates than whatever she did in actual competition. Now, Gabby Douglas was standing strong at Rio Olympic Arena with a backpack hanging from her … [Read more...] about How the gymnastics world changed, and then turned, on Gabby Douglas
Obstruction of Obama Supreme Court Nominee Continues
Five months ago President Barack Obama fulfilled his constitutional duty and nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacant seat on the United States Supreme Court. Republicans, including Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson have refused to give the President’s nominee a committee hearing and up or down vote on the floor of the Senate. Judge Garland … [Read more...] about Obstruction of Obama Supreme Court Nominee Continues
Vice presidential hopeful Tim Kaine visits Milwaukee
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine outlined Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s five-point plan to increase the number of “family supporting jobs” during a visit on Friday, August 5, 2016 in front of a crowd of more than 250 supporters at the Lakefront Brewery on Commerce Street. Kaine said that if elected President Hillary Clinton would … [Read more...] about Vice presidential hopeful Tim Kaine visits Milwaukee