By Karen Stokes President Biden signed a proclamation on Tuesday, July 25, which marked the 82nd anniversary of Emmett Till’s birth. The proclamation will establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in both Illinois and Mississippi. The President will be introduced by Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr., who serves as the pastor and district […]
Libraries with Heart Program Empowers Patrons with Blood Pressure Checks and Medical Resources
By Karen Stokes At the library, you have the convenience of borrowing books and movies, accessing the internet, and even casting your vote. Now, a new addition to the services offered at the library could potentially be life-saving, the ability to check your blood pressure. The “Libraries With Heart” program provides patrons with self-monitored blood […]
Celebrate Black Arts and Culture at the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival
By Karen Stokes Black Arts MKE presents the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival, August 9-27, 2023. This year’s festival is expanding from one week to a three-week-long celebration of Black arts and culture. “The mission is to expose Black theater to all communities in Milwaukee. To let people know that Black theater exists, it’s a […]
Women Discuss the Impact of Biden’s Economic Agenda on Diverse Communities
By Karen Stokes A conversation on the impact of President Biden’s economic agenda took place on Tuesday, with a group of women working for the administration. Erica Lowe, the director of White House African American media, skillfully moderated the discussion. U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of […]
President Biden Releases Statement on June CPI Report
On Wednesday, the President released a statement on the June Consumer Price Index. “Good jobs and lower costs: That’s Bidenomics in action. Today’s report brings new and encouraging evidence that inflation is falling while our economy remains strong. Annual inflation has fallen each of the last twelve months and is now down to 3%,” said […]
Quad Hosts Milwaukee Open House at Century City
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, Quad hosted an inaugural open house of QuadMKE, a recruiting and training hub located in Century City Office Tower, 4201 N 27th St. Quad is leasing nearly 4,300 square feet of office space in the former Eaton Corp. building that serves multiple roles. Community partners, city and state officials and […]
Biden Administration Vows to Preserve Racial Equity in Education Following Supreme Court’s Decision on College Admissions
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, the Supreme Court rendered a decision that ended affirmative action in college admissions, asserting that race cannot be considered as a factor. Consequently, institutions of higher education are now compelled to explore alternative methods in their pursuit of diverse student bodies. A plaintiff challenged race-conscious programs at Harvard University and […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet
By Karen Stokes President Biden and Vice President Harris have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating $40 billion to ensure widespread access to high-speed internet for communities across the nation. High-speed internet access has transitioned from being a luxury to becoming an essential requirement for Americans to work, engage in education on an equitable basis, avail […]
Columbia Savings & Loan Invites Public to Free Home Buyer Seminar
By Karen Stokes Columbia Savings & Loan Association and Port Washington State Bank are inviting the public to a FREE Homebuyer Seminar on Friday, June 30. This is an opportunity to gather valuable information concerning home ownership. “Port Washington State Bank is nearly a billion dollar bank. They’ve been working with us to serve more […]
Why Should We Celebrate Juneteenth?
By Karen Stokes Juneteenth has transformed into more than an occasion for acknowledging the emancipation of African Americans from slavery. It has evolved into a meaningful time to recognize the enduring spirit, solidarity, and vibrant culture of the Black community. Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the heritage. In 1865, Union soldiers arrived in […]
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