By Nate Goethel July 24, 2015 Photo Credit: www.wcmcoop.com The Wisconsin State Senate recently passed a bill for the $73 billion 2015-2017 budget. The bill was passed during a late-night vote, minutes before the midnight deadline, and amid a large amount of controversy over a variety of topics, from repealing salary minimums […]
DWB: Dying While Black – Another Death Raises Concerns on Police Tactics
By Rob Franklin July 24, 2015 Sandra Bland A law enforcement officer committed violations during the traffic stop of Sandra Bland, an African American woman found dead inside a Waller County jail cell. According to a preliminary review by the Texas Department of Public Safety, authorities spotted violations of the department’s […]
Taki S. Raton Honored and Remembered During Memorial Service
By Ariele Vaccaro July 24, 2015 Taki S. Raton On the evening of July 17, a crowd gathered in the former home of AM 920 WOKY to celebrate the life of writer and educator Taki S. Raton. There, more than thirty attendees listened to speeches from those whose lives were touched by […]
Classifieds/Employment: July 24, 2015
EMPLOYMENT Common Wealth seeks motivated, energetic youth worker. Major focus on job development & networking w/ businesses to create employment opportunities for youth. Position will also work directly w/teens & help deliver our employment & financial education, job placement, & mentoring programs for underprivileged youth. Full-time position starting 8/31/15 w/ […]
Young, Gifted & Black Series: MPS Reagan Presidential Scholar Recipient Chooses Howard University for College
By Taki S. Raton July 24, 2015 YG&B is particularly proud in this week’s writing as our selection is one of our own whose accomplishments have placed her among the nation’s top high school academic achievers among the best of the very best. She is young, gifted & Black. Alethia Tilford […]
Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year
By Eelisa Jones July 24, 2015 Milwaukee bands Rio Turbo and New Age Narcissism (NAN) play against each other in one game of basketball. During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with […]
Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase
By Mrinal Gokhale July 24, 2015 CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC), George Hinton. After recent shootings, Police Chief Edward Flynn stated Milwaukee has the fourth highest murder rates of the nation. Given this statistic, Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) strives to reach out to the poor to achieve their […]
Brown Girl Green Money: In Consideration of My Future Spouse
By Angela Fitzgerald July 24, 2015 Angela Fitzgerald I’ve been super health conscious as of late and the motivation to get it right and tight is driven by a friend’s upcoming nuptials in beautiful Jamaica – which I plan to attend. And while I don’t anticipate getting my groove back, as […]
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Are You Sure It’s Not 1955? Reflections on Emmett Till’s 74th Birthday
By Amber Walker July 24, 2015 Amber Walker I grew up on the Southside of Chicago, right off 71st Street. Taking the journey down this iconic city’s thoroughfare, I’d notice a brown street sign situated slightly below the one labeled “71st Street:” Emmett Till Road. As a youngster, I always wondered […]
Closing Education Gap Would Boost U.S. Economy
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent July 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — Men of color would earn $170 billion more a year, if they reached the same education level as White men, according to a new White House report. The report examined “opportunity gaps facing youth of color” and […]