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By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times (Part two of a three-part series) During the first quarter of 2015, Northwestern Mutual exceeded agreements it made to hire more minorities and steer more sub-contracting jobs to local businesses, according to an independent report recently released by the City of Milwaukee. The report was compiled by Prism Technical … [Read more...] about Northwestern Mutual exceeds minority and local resident hiring goals

Ms. Viola Hawkins was honored on Monday, October 12, 2015 by Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans (WIARA) at the Italian Community Center located in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. WIARA is a non-profit senior organization with more than 100,000 members, dedicated to educating and advocating for older Americans. This year they are celebrating ten years of advocacy. Hawkins has been … [Read more...] about Viola Hawkins honored for long-time advocacy of seniors

On Saturday, October 10, 2015 Minister Louis Farrakhan called for an end to police violence against African Americans and demanded a halt to black-on-black crime, which kills more inner-city men than all other causes combined. The Nation of Islam leader used the occasion of the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Million Man March at the steps of the U.S. Capitol to condemn … [Read more...] about 20th anniversary of the Million Man March draws thousands from all walks of life

This year the Milwaukee Chapter of the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) took eight students to Washington, DC, to participate in the BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC). The eight students selected to go were Youth Technology Conference (YTC) participants Asia Canada, Jayla Childress, Jeffrey Simons, Gnanam Chokkalingam, and Kapil Chokkalingam; and HSCC … [Read more...] about BDPA students make successful trip to Washington

By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Speaking in a voice so quiet, which at times was inaudible from the front row of the public gallery, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele presented a balanced $1.375 billion draft 2016 budget to the Milwaukee County Board at its regular meeting on October 1. He said his proposed budget did not raise taxes and included funding … [Read more...] about African American county supervisors disgruntled over Abele’s 2016 budget

By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Most of the estimated 50 members of the public who spoke following a demonstration of the new police body camera system before a Fire and Police Commission (FPC) hearing on September 29 expressed gratitude that the city budget included funding for the system; but trust in the proposed draft operating procedure that the … [Read more...] about Public expresses concerns about police use of cameras at Fire and Police Commission hearing

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on October 3. In recent years, the date has fallen amid election campaigns, budget showdowns with Congress and other crises. The President and First Lady posed for a handful of photos, some of which included their two daughters Malia and Sasha; but information on how the couple … [Read more...] about President Obama and First Lady celebrate 23 years of marriage

Jacquelyn D. Heath, a Milwaukee journalist, educator, youth advocate and economic development specialist, has announced that she is a candidate for alderman in the city’s 9th District on the far northwest side. Although long active in local politics and community affairs, this is Heath’s first run for elective office. “I have lived in the 9th District since coming to Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Journalist/educator Jacquelyn D. Heath announces candidacy for alderman

With the official end of summer occurring four days earlier and colder weather beginning to take a toll on Wisconsin summer flower gardens, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs announced the winners of the 6th District Landscape Awards at a town hall meeting on September 25. The winners include the Birchfield family at 2629 N. 4th St.; the Ray family at 3520 N. 25th St.; and the “We Got … [Read more...] about Ald. Coggs announces winners of 6th District Landscape Awards

Alderman Tony Zielinkski and officials from the Milwaukee Police Department announced a new strategy for curbing dangerous ‘nuisance’ behavior that accompanied the 2015 Miltown Throw- down motorcycle gathering in early August. Alderman Zielinski said riders blocked traffic, drove on the sidewalk, and recklessly damaged property, including an MPD squad car which was struck by a … [Read more...] about Ald. Zielinski and MPD prepare for future ‘Miltown Throwdown’ events