The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, which is comprised of local elected officials and community leaders, met on Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Garden Homes Square Park, 2600 W. Atkinson Ave., to report on the work the committee has done and its future direction. Keynote speaker, First District Ald. Ashanti Hamilton said, "The City of Milwaukee over the last five years has … [Read more...] about Black Male Achievement Advisory Council holds annual meeting
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The neglected story of African Americans on D-Day
Official histories of D-Day have long excluded the contributions made by African Americans. Literature professor Alice Mills waded into the past to uncover these forgotten World War II heroes. William Dabney could barely see the outline of the French coast as his landing vessel made an unsteady approach before dawn on June 6, 1944. A giant, zeppelin-shaped helium balloon … [Read more...] about The neglected story of African Americans on D-Day
Keeping kids off the ‘summer slide’
Something is waiting for many children each summer and their parents don’t even know it’s out there. It's called the "summer slide," and it describes what happens when young minds sit idle for three months. As parents approach the summer break, many are thinking about the family vacation, trips to the pool, how to keep children engaged in activities at home, the abrupt changes … [Read more...] about Keeping kids off the ‘summer slide’
Still I Rise
Those were the words spoken by Maya Angelou in the poem, “Still I Rise,” and are included in her book of poetry entitled, “And Still I Rise.” Over the decades, her gifts as an author, teacher, poet, actor, dancer and singer continue to make a profound impression upon many generations as well as internationally. During her life time, she wrote seven autobiographies, three books … [Read more...] about Still I Rise
Milwaukee’s newest ad campaign tackles the issue of statutory rape Ads targets teens and adult males in areas with highest teen birth rates
United Way of Greater Milwaukee, in collaboration with Serve Marketing, is launching a provocative new public awareness campaign that will deliver a strong message to adults and teens – about the harsh consequences of statutory rape. According to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee, most babies born to teen moms in Milwaukee are fathered by adult men. It’s a problem that the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s newest ad campaign tackles the issue of statutory rape Ads targets teens and adult males in areas with highest teen birth rates
Youth talk about violence and their future
The youth of Milwaukee are concerned with the violence they see surrounding them. That was the feedback from dozens of young people who gathered this past weekend at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Youth and Family Development Program. Core Team members of the “A Single Bullet” project addressed their peers during the gathering at SDC Richards Street to present the … [Read more...] about Youth talk about violence and their future
Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves acting MPS Superintendent
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has named Darienne Driver, Ed.D. as Acting Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, effective July 1, 2014. Dr. Driver will serve as the head of the nearly 80-thousand student school district – the largest in Wisconsin – until a successor superintendent is selected. The Board sought an acting leader to replace Dr. Gregory E. Thornton, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves acting MPS Superintendent
North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon
The North Central Service Club Incorporated celebrated their 39th annual scholarship luncheon on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Four Points Sheraton located in Brown Deer. Nine high school seniors received scholarships to attend various colleges and universities. The scholarship recipients are Latrina Diggs, Quierra Robertson, Kaiyla Farrington, Aaliyah Rodgers, Kadesia Hill, … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon
BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) held their 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health on Saturday, June 7th with over 200 participants. Mayor Tom Barrett is shown in the photo (left) leading the walkers on the 2.3 mile event. The Mayor recently announced his Walk 100 Miles With the Mayor campaign, which promotes a healthier Milwaukee through increasing … [Read more...] about BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Milwaukee celebrates ‘Small Business Week’
Milwaukee Small Business Week was observed beginning Monday, June 2, 2014. Local business leaders J.C. and Victoria Frazier of Northwest Funeral Home was visited by Congresswoman Gwen Moore and SBA Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness. The Fraziers have recently opened the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center located at 4034 W. Good Hope Road. This new expansion has … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates ‘Small Business Week’