Career Youth Development (CYD) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive director, Ms. Eva Spencer. Ms. Spencer is a United States Army veteran with experience as a program director, educator and counselor. Ms. Spencer possesses exceptionally strong academic credentials and a wealth of experience in both program/office administration and direct services to … [Read more...] about Career Youth Development selects new executive director
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Gregory Thornton leaving MPS
It was learned this week that Gregory Thornton, 59, who was selected superintendent of the Milwaukee Public School District in 2010 will be departing the district this summer to become superintendent of the Baltimore City Public Schools. The announcement was made Tuesday at a Baltimore elementary school where the School Commissioners were joined by Thornton and Baltimore mayor … [Read more...] about Gregory Thornton leaving MPS
City of Milwaukee joins local health plans in hosting ‘Faith Leaders’ Forum on Health’
Mayor Barrett and Commissioner of Health welcome faith leaders for day of listening and collaborative discussion On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker greeted more than 70 area faith leaders for the Faith Leaders’ Forum on Health. Hosted by Community Connect Health Plan and Children’s Community Health Plan with support from the … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee joins local health plans in hosting ‘Faith Leaders’ Forum on Health’
First black congresswoman honored with postage stamp
By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert On Friday, January 31, at 11:00 am, black elected officials and activists celebrated the legacy of Bed-Stuy native Shirley Chisholm, with the unveiling of a USPS forever stamp. The celebration and unveiling took place at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall. Chisholm is the country’s first black congresswoman who later ran for president in 1972. The stamp, … [Read more...] about First black congresswoman honored with postage stamp
Ald. Murphy elected Council President Murphy expresses appreciation
I deeply appreciate and am greatly humbled by the trust and confidence entrusted in me by my colleagues. Today they elected me to serve as Common Council President, and in doing so gave me great responsibility not only in leading an esteemed body that I have proudly served for some 25 years, but also in working to improve our great city as a whole. As I told my colleagues and … [Read more...] about Ald. Murphy elected Council President Murphy expresses appreciation
Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council committee appointments
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Common Council President Michael J. Murphy announced a few changes to assignments for the seven standing committees of the Common Council, including one key appointment of a new committee chair. President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee. Alderman Kovac has served as … [Read more...] about Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council committee appointments
Energy assistance goes to a neighborhood
Residents of Milwaukee’s Clarke Square neighborhood were able to access a valuable program thanks to a partnership between the Southside Organizing Committee and the Social Development Commission (SDC). Energy Assistance Program staff from SDC spent last Saturday, Febuary 8, 2014, at the Southside Organizing Committee’s offices on S. Layton. There they saw residents who were … [Read more...] about Energy assistance goes to a neighborhood
Difference Makers receive well-deserved recognition
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs with Dr. Tito Izard, pictured accepting the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Organization award. Several residents, a block club and a community organization were honored on Thursday, January 30, 2014, during the 6th District town hall meeting by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs for making the district a great place in which to live, and … [Read more...] about Difference Makers receive well-deserved recognition
Russell Stamper announces candidacy for vacant Hines aldermanic seat
Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper, II and several other individuals have declared their candidacy to represent the 15th aldermanic district recently vacated by Alderman Willie Hines, who took a job with the City Housing Authority. Vying to complete the unexpired term in Aldermanic District 15 are: County Supervisor Eyon Biddle Sr., Deshea Agee and Patricia Ruiz. … [Read more...] about Russell Stamper announces candidacy for vacant Hines aldermanic seat
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Milwaukee Chapter holds centennial celebration
Members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Milwaukee Chapter held their 100th year Centennial Celebration on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, which was hosted by the Delta XI Sigma Chapter Planning Committee Brothers. Participating in the celebration and pictured here are: Boyce Velazquez, Claude Williams, Jr., Greg Griffin, Deander Taylor, Jeffray … [Read more...] about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Milwaukee Chapter holds centennial celebration