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By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee In this column I’ll share some thoughts about why the University of WisconsinMilwaukee (UWM) is absolutely vital to the future of this region and how it transforms the lives of our students. UWM is the ONLY public urban research university in the state. The access and engagement we provide is unique and life … [Read more...] about UWM’s Transformational Impact

New research shows smartphone use has grown beyond texting; nearly 4 in 10 smartphone users tap into social media while driving State Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd talks with teens about the dangers of distracted driving at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club.Teens at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee learned recently about the dangers of smartphone activities … [Read more...] about ‘It Can Wait’ simulator event at Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club highlights dangers of distracted driving

On Sunday, June 21, 2015 five new members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., installed five new students to their Kappa League at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Marquette University. The Kappa Leadership & Development League is a program designed to aid young men of high school age to grow and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor. Kappa … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. installs new students to Kappa League

President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy Friday at the Rev. Clementa Pinckney’s funeral, a White House official said. First lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden also will travel to Charleston to attend the services for the fallen Democrat, who also served as a state senator, the official confirmed Monday. Pinckney was one of nine people fatally shot … [Read more...] about President Obama to attend Pinckney’s funeral Friday in Charleston

By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times Throughout 15 years fly- ing 767 passenger planes for Delta Airlines, Lt. Col. Gil B. Williams, a Milwaukee native and 1987 graduate of Brad- ley Technical and Trade High School, maintained his status in the Air Force Reserve. On June 1 he was promoted to a full colonel and recalled to active duty. Out of more than 800 … [Read more...] about Recently appointed U.S. Air Force Col. Gil B. Williams has local roots

Comforting words evoked at vigil for Charleston’s victims Attendees at the prayer vigil at St. Mark's AME Church.African Americans have experienced racially moti- vated violence for so long that some devout Chris- tians, in trying to under- stand the inexplicable, have come to the erroneous con- clusion that the shooting of nine black church mem- bers by a white supremacist … [Read more...] about Black citizens must have conversation among themselves before requesting one with other races

A prayer vigil followed by a press conference was held at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave., on Monday, June 22 to honor the nine victims killed at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC on June, 17, 2015. Clergy of many faiths and a few elected officials, including Senator Lena Taylor and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm were present. (Turn to page 2 to … [Read more...] about Vigil for Charleston shooting victims held at St. Mark’s AME Church

The 2015 Black and White Ball, held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee proved to be another successful fundraiser for the Milwaukee Urban League. This year, the event raised more than $300,000 and included a special appeal to provide laptop computers for high achieving high school students. This year's event also celebrated 30 years of the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual Black and White Ball