By Karen Stokes Starting with the 2016 spring primary on February 16, Wisconsin voters must show acceptable photo ID in order to vote. Before 2003, not a single state required a person to present a photo ID in order to vote. Now as of February 2016, 33 states have enforced voter ID requirements. The ‘Bring […]
Sisters 4 Cure Celebrates and Educates at Second Annual Gathering
By Karen Stokes Sisters 4 Cure presented their second annual wellness event, Breast and Cervical Prevention & Survivorship, on Thursday at the Briggs and Stratton Corporate Auditorium, 12301 W. Wirth Street. The event celebrated breast and cervical cancer survivors, sharing mind, body and spirit self-care techniques and mindfulness practices known to improve quality of life […]
Milwaukee Business Leaders Invest in Future of Young Black Men with Wisconsin Scholars Program
by Karen Stokes It’s been three years since the first group of Milwaukee area students and their families gathered at Rufus King International High School for “Signing Day” to commit to participating in a scholarship pilot program, the Wisconsin Scholars. The program finances college for Black males from Milwaukee to Morehouse College in Atlanta. Business […]
Milwaukee’s ‘Growing Power’ Continues to be a Positive, Innovative Leader in the Community
by Karen Stokes Will Allen is passionate about growing food – healthy, nutrient rich food that people need, right in the areas where they live. He is concerned about the health and well being of people who reside in ‘food deserts’ that lack access to fresh fruits and vibrant green vegetables, and he wants to […]
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