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By: Sheryl Gay Stolberg The confidential memo from a former pollster for President Obama contained a blunt warning for Democrats. Written this month with an eye toward Election Day, it predicted “crushing Democratic losses across the country” if the party did not do more to get black voters to the polls. “African American surge voters came out in force in 2008 and 2012, but … [Read more...] about Black vote seen as last hope for Democrats to hold Senate

During a recent drive along Sixth Street near the Beckum-Stapleton Park, we discovered geese were plentiful. Along with the geese, we spotted Lawrence Watson taking time to break bread apart feeding the geese. Asked how long he’s been feeding the geese, which appeared friendly toward him, Watson said “for a while.” Asked if he could identify the male from female geese, Watson … [Read more...] about One man, one loaf of bread and a whole lot of geese

Some improvements noted as well in Alverno College 2014 report The latest “Status of Girls in Wisconsin” report from the Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls reveals a number of persistent, troubling patterns for Wisconsin girls, especially in the areas of stress, depression and suicide; bullying; TV, online and social media engagement; and weight and exercise. … [Read more...] about Latest “Status of Girls in Wisconsin” report reveals troubling patterns

In the makeup of our great country, some of the fundamental principles of the constitution include the freedom of speech and the right to vote. Each year there is an election held somewhere in America, either a regular or a special session. For the most part, the majority of elections are held in the Fall on the first Tuesday in November. This is especially true for all … [Read more...] about Making your vote count

During a recent visit to Mack’s Heating on West Fond du Lac Ave., we entered his training room from the rear of the building. Walking through his shop, we discovered an assortment of air conditioning equipment, a white trailer and more stuff we couldn’t identify. Entering a huge room with a TV, a lectern, table and sofa, we met some of the men who attend the training classes, … [Read more...] about Mack’s Heating and Air provides more than just good service, they are providing a way of life for those in the community

By Carmen A. Murguia Special to the Milwaukee Times Universal Companies and Pastors United co-hosted a "Community Conversation" that left some of the people present thinking about what it means for Black Milwaukee. Moreover, now that some concerns have been addressed, where do we go from here? Before we get to that point, let's look at the myriad of questions posed by one of … [Read more...] about The State of Black Milwaukee gives us ALL reason to think about it!

Seventy-five employers hiring for more than 1,000 job openings On Thursday, October 23, 2014 the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and Mayor Tom Barrett hosted a job fair at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The job fair featured 75 of the Milwaukee area’s top employers with current job openings. Mayor Barrett was joined by … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett and Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board Host Job Fair

As the Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign comes to a close, President Barack Obama flew into Milwaukee Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to help seal the deal that may help elect the first female, Mary Burke, the next governor of Wisconsin. To a jubilant crowd of thousands who assembled to see the first African American president, Obama left no doubt why he was here. “Wisconsin … [Read more...] about President Obama greeted by jubilant crowd