By Urban Media News Deadly violence in Milwaukee streets disrupts communities in every corner of the city. Families who have lost loved ones to senseless violence have cried out to law enforcement and local officials demanding help. According to Forbes Magazine, Milwaukee is the 10th most dangerous city in the United States, with a crime rate of 1,295 per … [Read more...] about The safety of Milwaukee’s citizens should not be undercut
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ACLU of Wisconsin pleased that Sheboygan Falls lifted suspension on basketball players
On Friday, January 17, 2014, Sheboygan Falls School District officials lifted a suspension that had been imposed on two basketball players, the Sheboygan Falls News reported. Jordan and Juwaun Jackson, who attend Sheboygan Falls High School, were suspended from a basketball game because officials believed they displayed gang signs in a photo published in a local … [Read more...] about ACLU of Wisconsin pleased that Sheboygan Falls lifted suspension on basketball players
Fellowships, student loan forgiveness programs part of new Nurses for Wisconsin initiative
Four University of Wisconsin System nursing programs are offering new fellowship and loan forgiveness programs to encourage nurses to pursue doctoral degrees or postdoctoral training and assume nurse educator positions in Wisconsin. The overall goal is to address the nursing faculty shortage. The $3.2 million Nurses for Wisconsin initiative — funded through a UW System … [Read more...] about Fellowships, student loan forgiveness programs part of new Nurses for Wisconsin initiative
Free tax preparation service begins
Preparation of state and federal taxes by a Milwaukee organization has begun helping the public for another tax season The Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition and the Social Development Commission (SDC) are again doing taxes for free for Milwaukee County residents. The tax services are offered at no charge so eligible residents can get all of their tax returns back and avoid … [Read more...] about Free tax preparation service begins
Ezekiel Community Development Corp. unveils fully renovated house
On Saturday, January 18, 2014 the term 'open house' was taken literally by the Ezekiel Community Development Corporation (ECDC) as the not-for-profit corporation officially unlocked the doors and displayed its first fully renovated and refurbished home. The open house, held at 5053 N. 83rd St. on Milwaukee’s northwest side transformed an unoccupied foreclosed property into … [Read more...] about Ezekiel Community Development Corp. unveils fully renovated house
13th Annual King Fest celebrates Dr. King’s 85th Birthday
The 13th Annual King Fest – A Service of Celebration and Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was held at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet Street on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The event theme was "Remember, Celebrate, On Black Self-Love, Re-Educate Ourselves to Dr. King’s Dream for the World." The keynote speaker was Dr. Leonard … [Read more...] about 13th Annual King Fest celebrates Dr. King’s 85th Birthday
Nelson Mandela passes: World mourns South Africa’s first black president
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 1918 – 2013 South Africans are mourning the death of the man who led the fight to end the system of apartheid and then went on to lead the country itself. "We will always love Madiba for teaching us that it is possible to overcome hatred and anger in order to build a new nation and a new society," President Jacob Zuma told reporters Friday, December … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela passes: World mourns South Africa’s first black president
The future of bus service and mass transit in Milwaukee County: A community conversation
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, Veolia Transportation, one of the participants in the now stalled bid to operate the Milwaukee County Transit System, held one of two community forums on the future of Milwaukee’s mass transit system at Coffee Makes You Black, located at 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. The conversations included a review of best practices from across the country and a … [Read more...] about The future of bus service and mass transit in Milwaukee County: A community conversation
Billions served, while workers remain underserved
By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times In more than 100 cities across the nation, December 5, 2013 was a worker day of action. Fast food workers stood together to show solidarity in their efforts to raise the minimum wage and get their fair share from the billion dollar corporations that employ them. Demonstrations began as early as 6:00 a.m. in Milwaukee, with … [Read more...] about Billions served, while workers remain underserved
Wisconsin NAACP elects new conference officers
Wisconsin NAACP State Conference elected new officers on November 16, 2013, to represent the state of Wisconsin nationwide. Elected officers for 2013-2014 are: Lillie Wilson, President; Wendell J. Harris, Sr., 1st Vice President; Beverly Hicks, 2nd Vice President; Veronica King, Secretary; Amara Weaver, Asst. Secretary; Yolanda Adams, Treasurer; and Boyce Velasquez, Asst. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin NAACP elects new conference officers