By L. Malik Anderson July 31, 2015 Step-Up core planners and co-creators (left to right): Amy Kesling, Haywood Simmons, Tania Ibarra, Sara Alvarado. Photo credit: Step Up: Equity Matters “Oftentimes, assumed differences inhibit people from realizing their similarities with other people, especially across social borders. These workshops allow people to safely explore, communicate, and unlearn […]
Wisconsin Senate Approves Arena Deal for the Bucks – with Changes
By Srijan Sen July 31, 2015 A rendering of the new arena, by Populous Architecture. The Wisconsin state senate passed a bill 21-10 that proposed public funding for the new Bucks arena. The bill, now traveling to the state assembly, is expected to pass without many hurdles. The plan would preserve the NBA franchise in […]
Classifieds/Employment: July 31, 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/ some evening hrs. required. $35,360/yr. […]
Neighborhood Initiative Works to Create Community, Despite City Violence & Low Funding
By Maria Corpus July 31, 2015 A view of Alpha and Omega Ministries, where the Safe Zone Initiative ambassadors often meet to discuss neighborhood issues. Photo by Maria Corpus On an early Tuesday afternoon, the Garden Homes Park at N. 26 St. and W. Atkinson Ave. is lively with children sharing laughs at the playground, […]
New Program Trains Young Minority Males in STEM Field
By Michael H. Cottman, Urban News Service July 31, 2015 “This initiative is a first-of-its-kind, two-year program that offers 700 black male students hands-on experience in advanced technology, critical thinking, and problem solving.” BALTIMORE, MD – Ayooluwakiitan Oluwafemi, 13, proudly displayed a rubber smart-phone case that he designed on a 3D printing machine. “It’s a […]
Black Women’s Wellness Day: Eliminating Health Disparities and Creating a New Vision
By Jasmine Zapata, MD July 31, 2015 Women listen to keynote speaker Queen Afua at last year’s Black Women’s Wellness Day. Photo by Hedi Rudd “[We] have decided that our lives and our wellbeing are too precious to neglect. We’re no longer willing to be the subject of disparity reports, to bury our mothers and […]
Brown Girl Green Money: NYC Edition: If You Can Make it Here, You Can Make it Anywhere
By Matiya Hill July 31, 2015 Meryl Pritchard Matiya Hill As always, welcome back to Brown Girl Green Money! During the Fourth of July holiday I traveled to the city that never sleeps – yes, the beautiful New York City! I was there to tour the city and more importantly visit one of my best […]
Youth Power Finance Academy Celebrates Summer Graduates
By Claire Miller July 31, 2015 2015 summer program graduates of the Youth Power Academy of Finance. Photo by Claire Miller. This past Friday, community members gathered at the Warner Park Community Center to celebrate the brilliance of Asset Builders of America Inc’s Youth Power Academy of Finance and its recent program […]
Series: Black Women Entrepreneurs
By Brianna Rae July 31, 2015 Always powerful leaders and providers for their communities and beyond, Black women are continuing this legacy and seriously shining in the sphere of business and economic development. The 2015 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report shows that the number of Black women-owned firms has risen by an […]
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Your Silence Still Won’t Protect You: Reflections on Audre Lorde, Sandra Bland, & the Power of Speaking
By Amber Walker July 31, 2015 Amber Walker “Audre Lorde said, ‘Your silence will not protect you,’ but, for Black women, the price of speaking truth to power can be your life.” Throughout my life, my elders, teachers, peers and partners reiterated that I have “quite the mouth on me.” […]