On Thursday, July 17, 2014, ten local high school graduates were presented scholarships from the Milwaukee Times/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship program at the Milwaukee Urban League corporate office. Each student received a laptop computer and a monetary check to assist with their financial needs. Family members were present at the scholarship presentation along with Ralph … [Read more...] about The 2014 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards recipients
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Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presents “An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education”
“Powerful.” “Honest.” “Inspirational.” “It touched every emotion and bone in my body.” Those are just a few of the words and comments used by attendees expressing their reaction on Saturday, May 17, 2014, when the Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presented An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education, at Aldrich Middle … [Read more...] about Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presents “An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education”
BHCW to hold community forum on foster care system
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. (BHCW) will be hosting a community forum titled, The Foster Care Industrial Complex in Milwaukee - ‘Beware!’ Part 1. The meeting will be held at BHCW, 3020 W. Vliet Street, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dr. Patricia McManus, BHCW President/CEO, will be the presenter. This forum is free is open to the … [Read more...] about BHCW to hold community forum on foster care system
Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 hosted its 5th annual free 2014 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Willie C. Wade were in attendance to meet neighbors and business owners as they … [Read more...] about Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
Churches unite for ‘Prayer Walk Against Violence’
On Saturday, July 26, 2014 a number of local churches rallied together for a "Stop the Violence Prayer Walk." The walk began on 23rd and Burleigh. The churches broke up into five groups and went out to minister in the community, spreading out in a one mile radius. Among the churches that participated were: Progressive M. B. Church, New Life Direction International, Ministries, … [Read more...] about Churches unite for ‘Prayer Walk Against Violence’
Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosts community forum on gun violence
The African American Women’s Center served as the major hub on Saturday, July 26, 2014 for residents, politicians and community leaders to voice their concerns about the raging gun violence plaguing the streets of Milwaukee. This forum about gun violence was hosted by Congresswoman Gwen Moore with her special guests, Congresswomen Maxine Waters (CA) and Marcia Fudge (OH). Crime … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosts community forum on gun violence
Sheriff David Clarke the right man for the job
Black folks are justifiably paranoid when it comes to Black leaders coming under attack from the status quo media and other special interests. That’s why the hairs stand up on the back of our necks when the major media, abated by the special interests focuses unrelenting attention on the candidacy of Sheriff David Clarke. What is Clarke’s crime? Apparently, it’s that he … [Read more...] about Sheriff David Clarke the right man for the job
Ozanne touts ‘leadership, experience; in race for attorney general
August 5, 2014 was a fascinating summer night here in Milwaukee, WI. Three candidates for Wisconsin’s race for attorney general - - D.A. Susan Happ, State Representative and Attorney Jon Richards, and D.A. Ismael Ozanne (pronounced OH-ZAN) - - came together at MATC’s Cooley Auditorium to discuss openly what they bring to the table, how they are unique, the changes they would … [Read more...] about Ozanne touts ‘leadership, experience; in race for attorney general
Milwaukee police will increase patrols in August, says mayor
In reaction to another violent weekend in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett said Sunday, August 3, 2014 that the city's police force will have an increased presence on the street during August. "Last year August was a very bad month for us," Barrett said after a news conference addressing the Monday repaving of a busy section of Brady St. There were 33 homicides last year during … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police will increase patrols in August, says mayor
College president gives $90,000 of his salary to lowest-paid employees on campus
Raymond Burse, interim president of Kentucky State University, elected to have his salary decreased from $349,869 to $259,745 in order to boost the paychecks of the university's lowest-paid workers, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Burse's pay cut will increase the salaries of 24 KSU employees, some of whom were making as little as $7.25 an hour, to $10.25 an hour. … [Read more...] about College president gives $90,000 of his salary to lowest-paid employees on campus