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
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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’
Gov. Walker announces winner of Read to Lead Development Grant
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
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