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August 3rd, 2026

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High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS

It’s a tool that can be used to track bat populations or help police pinpoint drug houses. And a group of local high school students spent part of their summer learning the many ways Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used in future careers. The students were part of a month-long Pre-Urban Planners Preparing for Urban Problems (PUPs) program, based in the University … [Read more...] about High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS

BPDA holds presentation to award winning high school students

The Black Processing Associates Milwaukee Chapter High School Computer Competition and Youth Technology Camp Award Presentation Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at MillerCoors. The Milwaukee chapter completed its first year of operation by preparing five students to compete in the 2014 National High School Computer Completion. BPDA’s goal is to assist schools in … [Read more...] about BPDA holds presentation to award winning high school students

Media created misery

Anxiety is the drug of choice for 90 percent of the population. The media creates anxiety and fear in the masses by dosing them with problems from all over the globe. Because of this media blitz the masses transform the created anxiety and fear into worry. The media has created a need in people to worry. Since worry has never solved a problem why worry about anything? Better … [Read more...] about Media created misery

Let’s get it right

It cannot be said enough. In order for change to occur all of us must participate in the process and create the reality we seek and so deserve. Every step we take and every opportunity we have to make our collective voices to be heard... everyone must be engaged to ensure that outcome. We can’t wait or depend on others to understand, appreciate or embrace our values, culture, … [Read more...] about Let’s get it right

From Ferguson to Milwaukee (and beyond): Broken hearts, broken trust, broken system

The following is a statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs From Ferguson to Milwaukee and across the U.S., the devaluation of Black life is widespread and at epidemic levels. Whether it is white police officers in Ferguson or Black men on 15th & Atkinson in Milwaukee, the senseless and violent end for too many young Black souls continues on.  The outrage, anger, … [Read more...] about From Ferguson to Milwaukee (and beyond): Broken hearts, broken trust, broken system

History and Ferguson, Missouri

By Dan Rather Host, 'Dan Rather Presents' As I watched with a sickening sense of deja vu the images coming out of Ferguson, Missouri this week, I couldn't help but come to this conclusion: we have allowed a pernicious historical revisionism to undermine the legacy of the civil rights movement. A half century ago, after covering datelines like Birmingham, Alabama and … [Read more...] about History and Ferguson, Missouri

Mo’ne Davis and Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West are big stars at Little League World Series

South Williamsport, PA — An African-American female pitcher from Philadelphia and a team from Chicago have created a buzz at the Little League World Series. Philly's Mo'ne Davis and the Jackie Robinson West squad are the talk of the series; professional athletes and politicians alike are following their every move. They've Skyped with the Los Angeles Dodgers, had shout-outs … [Read more...] about Mo’ne Davis and Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West are big stars at Little League World Series

Seven essential facts about Ferguson and the shooting of Michael Brown

On August 9, a police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teenager named Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. In the days since his death, Ferguson has been rocked by protests, some of which have turned violent. On Saturday, August 16, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew on Ferguson, closing the streets from midnight to 5 a.m. (though … [Read more...] about Seven essential facts about Ferguson and the shooting of Michael Brown