Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is pictured here in the library of the Central City Cyberschool shaking hands with students after making remarks announcing the school was the recipient of a Read to Lead Development Grant of $40,516. Gov. Walker said the grant “sends a signal that reading is important, which will make teachers even better teachers.” The Central City Cyberschool … [Read more...] about Gov. Walker announces winner of Read to Lead Development Grant
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Chicago woman brings peace to city’s streets
With their brightly colored mats spread along a sidewalk, Tameka Lawson’s yoga students try to follow her instructions: concentrate on their breathing and focus on the beauty of their surroundings. But this is Englewood, one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods, where streets are dotted with boarded-up houses and overgrown lots, and residents are as familiar with the … [Read more...] about Chicago woman brings peace to city’s streets
Keeping youth fed during the summer
A partnership is helping youngsters on summer vacation remain fed. The Summer Food Program is now feeding school age children at sites located across the Milwaukee area. The annual effort is a collaboration of organizations that include the Social Development Commission, the Hunger Task Force, Boys & Girls Clubs, Milwaukee Public Schools, West Allis/West Milwaukee Schools, … [Read more...] about Keeping youth fed during the summer
50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
By Ralph Hollmon President & CEO Milwaukee Urban League As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we must never forget the vision and courage of those who worked to ensure its passage and we know that some of them made the ultimate sacrifice. I also want to thank and commend James Santell and his colleagues in the U.S. Attorney’s office … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Emergency food stamps available to those without power FoodShare benefits available to families to replace food destroyed by the loss of electricity
Individuals and families still coping without power in the Milwaukee area are eligible for emergency FoodShare (food stamps) benefits to replace food purchased with FoodShare benefits that was spoiled due to lack of refrigeration or freezing. The Milwaukee area experienced heavy storms on Monday, June 30 and as of July 2 many areas are still without power. Households without … [Read more...] about Emergency food stamps available to those without power FoodShare benefits available to families to replace food destroyed by the loss of electricity
Ray Nagin, former New Orleans mayor, sentenced to 10 years in prison
New Orleans, LA - C. Ray Nagin, the former mayor of New Orleans, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 on federal corruption charges, ending a case that began with the rebuilding of the city after Hurricane Katrina. The sentence was less than the recommended 15 years, but Judge Ginger Berrigan of United States District Court for the Eastern District of … [Read more...] about Ray Nagin, former New Orleans mayor, sentenced to 10 years in prison
Dr. Driver appoints MPS comptroller as chief of staff
Milwaukee Public Schools Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver has appointed MPS Comptroller Erbert Johnson to serve as Chief of Staff — and veteran administrator Ruth Maegli will serve as Acting Chief Innovation Officer, effective July 1. Johnson, who has more than 30 years of financial services and administrative experience in both the public and private sectors, oversaw … [Read more...] about Dr. Driver appoints MPS comptroller as chief of staff
Efforts to break the cycle of poverty highlighted at Housing Authority annual meeting
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at the Adult Learning Center, 1916 N. 4th Street, Milwaukee, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. The meeting highlighted successful Housing Authority programs that help break the cycle of poverty, and featured remarks from community leaders, including Mayor Tom Barrett. Although the Housing … [Read more...] about Efforts to break the cycle of poverty highlighted at Housing Authority annual meeting
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, the Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School from Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10. This is the ninth year that Gilbert Brown offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro Football Camp, we hope to not only … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp
Fondy Farmers Market hosts ‘6th Annual Greens Throwdown’
The most meaningful foods speak to who we are, where we come from, and the ingenuity of our ancestors. Sausages were the outcome of efficient butchery, where an unnamed genius used intestines to house salted animal scraps, organs, and blood, and created a preserved source of protein, centuries before refrigerators were invented. Soul Food staples like braised collard greens … [Read more...] about Fondy Farmers Market hosts ‘6th Annual Greens Throwdown’