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By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Equal Opportunity Day. Yes, I know, there aren’t long lines, steep discounts or commercials for Equal Opportunity Day, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. On Thursday, December 13, 2012 the Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 53rd annual Equal Opportunity Day … [Read more...] about Buying black: Inspiring a spirit of legacy in our youth

Supv. David Bowen reflects on his first 8 months on Milwaukee County Board By Dave Fidlin Special to the Milwaukee Times As a child of Jamaican immigrants, lifelong Milwaukee resident David F. Bowen grew up with a unique perspective on American democracy that he claims helped develop a strong work ethic. Bowen, elected to the 10th District supervisory seat on the … [Read more...] about Hearing the needs of the people

The country mourns in wake of another senseless shooting By Frederick H. Lowe On Friday, December 14, 2012 a gunman shot to death 27 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, in a rampage that President Barack Obama said has horrified the country. Police identified the gunman as Adam Lanza, 20, who was found dead in the school. … [Read more...] about Gunman kills 27 at Connecticut elementary school

Timothy Eugene Scott was growing up poor and black in Charleston, S.C., the son of a nurse’s aide who worked 16-hour shifts, when Strom Thurmond, who ran for president as the standard-bearer for segregationists, was at the peak of his powers in the Senate. On Monday, December 17, 2012 the congressman was named to fill the office once held by Thurmond (R), making him the … [Read more...] about Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina to be first black Republican senator since 1978

Comprehensive review of all gun laws urgently needed On December 17, 2012, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial reiterated his call for a reinstatement of the assault weapons ban, along with a bluestacks comprehensive review of all gun laws to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement. “When little children in their classrooms are not safe from gun … [Read more...] about National Urban League: Reinstate assault weapons ban

By Dr. Gregory E. Thornton, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools Dear MPS families, By now, you have probably heard about the tragic loss of life of students and staff at an elementary school in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by Friday’s tragedy. I want to assure you that your child’s safety is our utmost concern. We have every … [Read more...] about MPS sends thoughts, prayers to Connecticut