By Karen Stokes The Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) met on Saturday to celebrate their chamber, their businesses and were introduced to future initiatives to continue their focus on positively impacting the community through successful business ownership. The GMCC, a grassroots chamber of commerce that consists of approximately 100 area business owners, was created […]
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The GOP’s Shameful Arrogance
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, I began my article by asserting that “elections have consequences.” However, the reality of that declaration clearly is not shared by all. In the wake of Tony Evers narrowly defeating Republican Governor Scott Walker, Republican lawmakers have already met privately to discuss ways they could […]
Are You at Risk for Losing Your Sight to Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 30+ million Americans with the disease. Whether or not the cause is due to lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise), genetics or both, […]
In Wake of Professor’s Comments, Katherine Johnson is Still Celebrated in Physics
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For many, the words of a senior scientist who said physics “was invented and built by men,” stung. The words earlier this month of Professor Alessandro Strumia, who was suspended from working with the European nuclear research center, Cern, served as a reminder of the great accomplishments […]
Family Pictures Exhibition is Essential to Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For decades, photographers have used their cameras and their skills to capture the essence of the human spirit. It’s through these tangible memories, that people can get a sense of what was happening at that particular moment. Back in August of this year, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) announced its new exhibition, […]
The Chisholm Legacy
By Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, Minyon Moore Co-Authors of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics November 5th marked the historic 50th Anniversary of the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Rep. Shirley Chisholm. This important milestone marks a watershed moment in American politics for black women, to emerge and take their […]
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“Wisconn Valley” Sounding More Like “Taiwan Trails” Everyday
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Right before our eyes, the deal is changing. Large liquid crystal displays have been switched to smaller panels. The priority of hiring 9,817 hourly workers, as a part of a promised 13,000 new hires has taken a back burner to bringing in the estimated 2,363 engineers. And yes, […]
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Governor-Elect Evers’ Remarks on Election Victory
Remarks as delivered on election night: By Governor-Elect Tony Evers Thank you, Wisconsin! Was this close enough for you? Let me start out by saying this: Given all of the results we’ve seen tonight, I feel confident in saying to you right now: My name is Tony Evers, and I’m going to be the next […]
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Partisan Gerrymandering at its Worst
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Hearty congratulations are indeed in order this week. Democrats literally ran the table in terms capturing three of the most prominent statewide offices up for grabs during the just concluded midterm election. Tony Evers (the governor-elect), Josh Kaul (attorney general-elect) and Sarah Godlewski (state treasurer-elect) were all […]
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Milwaukee is the Soul of Wisconsin
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Like all cities, Milwaukee is a living organism. Its streets are the veins; the buildings are the bones and the people the heart. The soul of the City is a bit harder to define but might be best explained by looking at […]
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