By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Between 2012 and 2014 the Social Development Commission (SDC) downsized from an annual budget of $52 million and 400 employees to an annual budget of $16 million with about 150 employees, after a W-2 state program was not renewed in 2013. The following year for the first time in 45 years, it did not receive … [Read more...] about Despite recent issues SDC’s CEO optimistic about agency’s future
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‘This has to stop!’ Prayer vigil held for teen killed over online dispute
On July 7, 2015, Prophet Malcolm Hunt spoke at a prayer vigil at the intersection of N. 62nd and W. Fiebrantz streets. The prayer vigil was organized by the family of 14-year-old Tariq Akbar, who was allegedly shot and killed by a 15-year-old male after a Facebook dispute involving a girl turned tragic near the Lakefront just as the fireworks were concluding. "This has to … [Read more...] about ‘This has to stop!’ Prayer vigil held for teen killed over online dispute
Obama administration announces new rule aimed at promoting fair housing
The Obama administration announced Wednesday, July 8, 2015, a new rule aimed at promoting fair housing, nearly 50 years af- ter the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed to combat segregation and wide-spread discrimination in neighbor- hoods across the country. Despite the decades old law requiring communities that receive federal funds to increase access to quality, … [Read more...] about Obama administration announces new rule aimed at promoting fair housing
Act now! Milwaukee YMCA extends sign-up period for $5 swim lessons
The Milwaukee YMCA announced on Wednesday, July 8th that it has extended the sign-up period for its Milwaukee Swims program in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks by two weeks in order to give more children and families access to its $5 swim lessons that are being offered at five parks this summer. The Milwaukee Y will now accept new registrations until Monday, July … [Read more...] about Act now! Milwaukee YMCA extends sign-up period for $5 swim lessons
MCTS now reimbursing passengers with passes
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is now issuing reimbursements for passengers who had ac- tive 7-day or 31-day passes during last week’s three-day strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998. Reimbursement info for M•CARD holders M•CARD reimbursements must be obtained by phone (414-937-0470) or email (mcardservices@mcts.org). For each day your 7-day … [Read more...] about MCTS now reimbursing passengers with passes
Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Weddle and Rainey
unveil new chess initiative that targets inner city youths Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Martin Weddle (left) and Khalif Rainey (right) with Milwaukee youth during the launch of the new chess initiative.Milwaukee County Supervisor Martin Weddle, a former state chess champion, and Sup. Khalif Rainey unveiled a new program designed to teach youths how to play chess and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Weddle and Rainey
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Pioneers team up to offer 10th Annual All-Pro Football Camp at North Division High School
The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School on Tuesday, July 7 to Thursday, July 9, 2015. This is the tenth year that Gilbert Brown has offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro Football Camp, we hope to not only teach kids the … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Pioneers team up to offer 10th Annual All-Pro Football Camp at North Division High School
Community Brain Storming: Will Bucks arena benefit the African American community?
Nearly 300 individuals convened at St. Matthew CME Church, 2944 N. 9th Street, to hear what elected officials and stakeholders had to say about funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks Arena, which appears to be stuck in a holding position. Republican lawmakers who comprise a majority in both chambers of the legislature don’t believe they have enough votes to push through a proposed … [Read more...] about Community Brain Storming: Will Bucks arena benefit the African American community?
New law does away with 48 hour waiting period; Mayor warns it will not save lives
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Governor Scott Walker signed a new law at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on June 24 that eliminates the 48-hour waiting period on all point-of-sale handgun purchases in the state. The bill was approved earlier in the month by the Republican-led Wisconsin Legislature. During a press conference following the … [Read more...] about New law does away with 48 hour waiting period; Mayor warns it will not save lives
Marva Collins, educator who aimed high for poor, Black students, passes at 78
Marva Collins, a former substitute teacher whose success at educating poor black students in a private school she founded made her a candidate for secretary of education and the subject of a television movie, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in a hospice near her home in South Carolina. She was 78. Her death was confirmed by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry in … [Read more...] about Marva Collins, educator who aimed high for poor, Black students, passes at 78