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
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Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina to be first black Republican senator since 1978
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
National Urban League: Reinstate assault weapons ban
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
MPS sends thoughts, prayers to Connecticut
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
TIME magazine names Obama 2012 person of the year
Time magazine on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, named recently reelected US President Barack Obama as its person of the year for 2012 -- the second time it has accorded him the accolade. Obama now not only has a reelection as America's first black president and a Nobel peace prize under his belt, but he beat fancied runners-up, including brave Pakistani girls' rights activist … [Read more...] about TIME magazine names Obama 2012 person of the year
Remembering Those We Have Lost in 2012
MEEP educators mentor youth, encourage career exploration
The Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) held its third Annual Luncheon on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the Four Points Sheraton in Brown Deer. The event featured entertainment and a raffle, as well as recognition of some of their adult mentors and youth participants and their parents. Pictured at the luncheon are MEEP board members and officers, including (standing … [Read more...] about MEEP educators mentor youth, encourage career exploration
McDonald’s helps students start the school year with tasty freebie
To mark the new school year, the 124 McDonald’s Restaurants throughout Southeastern Wisconsin offered one free full-size Fruit & Maple Oatmeal to all students from 6 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. To take advantage of the one-day offer, students were required to be accompanied by an adult or show a student I.D. The Fruit & Maple Oatmeal is made with 100 percent … [Read more...] about McDonald’s helps students start the school year with tasty freebie
MillerCoors employees volunteer to clean-up Milwaukee River
On Saturday, September 15, 2012 a group of more than 100 MillerCoors Milwaukee brewery volunteers got ready to clean up the area along the Milwaukee River near Kern Park. The volunteer event was part of MillerCoors Great Water Month, during which thousands of MillerCoors employees across the country work toward one common goal: water stewardship. … [Read more...] about MillerCoors employees volunteer to clean-up Milwaukee River
Wisconsin collective bargaining law struck down by county judge
A Wisconsin judge on Friday, September 14, 2012 struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers. Walker’s administration immediately vowed to appeal, while unions, which have vigorously fought the law, declared victory. But what the ruling meant for existing public … [Read more...] about Wisconsin collective bargaining law struck down by county judge