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April 25th, 2026

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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

Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Also includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school; continues multi-year trend to focus on classrooms Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton’s proposed 2014-15 budget continues to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district. This includes adding another 50 art, music and physical … [Read more...] about Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers