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A Career Youth Development (CYD) program “Focus on My Future: What Do You Want Your Future to Look Like?” is a new program at CYD designed in partnership with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board to assist young men and women between the ages of 18-21 years old, who have had involvement with the juvenile justice system, but have not received any adult … [Read more...] about CYD’s ‘Focus on My Future’ program participants visit Times office

By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milwaukee presented its annual ‘Women in Business’ series luncheon, with the theme of “Journey of Powerful Women.” This year, the sold-out event featured two very successful entrepreneurs who went after their dreams and never looked back; Ms. Lazonnie Belton, … [Read more...] about AACC luncheon featured trailblazing entrepreneurs

By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times   Our nation has been no stranger to a rash of mass shootings, from Connecticut elementary schools, Chicago playgrounds to the Washington D.C. Naval Yard, gun violence and gun laws have been on the minds of everyone including Congress members and President Obama. This is a divisive and fiercely debated subject no … [Read more...] about State lawmakers hold forum on gun violence

Men will be able to get the resources, information and inspiration they need to become more effective dads at the 8th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit.   The two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th at Destiny Youth Plaza located at 76th and Good Hope on Milwaukee’s Northwest side.  This year’s Fatherhood Summit is stressing the theme … [Read more...] about Building stronger fathers and families in Milwaukee

Leaders from the religious, civic and business community held a press conference at Greater Mt. Sinai Church of God In Christ (COGIC) on Monday, September 30, 2013 to express their dissatisfaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee for not adhering to federal guidelines in contracting and hiring practices during the first phase of the $82-million Westlawn … [Read more...] about Community leaders seek answers for deceptive practices at Westlawn Gardens

St. Ame Church Prayer Breakfest … [Read more...] about St. Mark AME Church Prayer Breakfest