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April 25th, 2026

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Message to the Community: We must come together – some way, somehow

Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education management company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Follow Rahim Islam on FaceBook(Rahim Islam) & Twitter (@RahimIslamUC) We all must agree that the state of the Black community is in serious and … [Read more...] about Message to the Community: We must come together – some way, somehow

2014 Milwaukee Heart Walk & Fun Run brings a whole new look

(MILWAUKEE) – The American Heart Association invited the public to Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront, Sunday, September 28, 2014 for the Milwaukee Heart Walk & Fun Run. With interactive exhibits, health screenings, exercise demonstrations and healthy snacks, this event had something for people of all ages. Everyone had the chance to learn how to take control of their … [Read more...] about 2014 Milwaukee Heart Walk & Fun Run brings a whole new look

Nathan Conyers goes one-on-one with Attorney General candidate Brad Schimel

NC: Why are you running for the position of Attorney General? BRAD SCHIMEL: I’ve got two daughters and they’re both in middle school and I believe my kids and everybody’s kids deserve a safe Wisconsin. I’m running as that candidate with almost 25 years of frontline prosecution in Waukesha County. I’ve got the experience to know how to take on those tough public safety charges … [Read more...] about Nathan Conyers goes one-on-one with Attorney General candidate Brad Schimel

Eric Holder to step down as U.S. Attorney General

Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday, September 25, 2014, he will resign as the nation's top law enforcement official but will remain in office until a successor is confirmed. President Barack Obama made the announcement of the resignation at the White House on Thursday afternoon. He hasn't yet chosen a successor. Mr. Holder, who has been on the job since the … [Read more...] about Eric Holder to step down as U.S. Attorney General

HOME GR/OWN opens park to honor local civil rights pioneer Ezekiel Gillespie

On Thursday, September 25, 2014 Mayor Tom Barrett (top photo, center left) and Alderman Russell Stamper (left) cut the ribbon on Milwaukee’s newest park located at the southeast corner of 14th and Wright. Mayor Barrett’s HOME GR/OWN initiative worked to turn this previously vacant city-owned lot into a local park. Ezekiel Gillespie Park is the biggest neighborhood vacant lot … [Read more...] about HOME GR/OWN opens park to honor local civil rights pioneer Ezekiel Gillespie