By NNPA Sharon Caples McDougle is somewhat of a “hidden figure.” Everyone knows that Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel into space – but many don’t know that an African American woman from Moss Point, MS “suited her up” and has several firsts of her own. McDougle was Jemison’s suit […]
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Government Shutdown, Shenanigans, and Showdowns
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As 2018 nears an end, we can’t help but wonder about the future of our nation. In the less than two years of a Trump presidency, the country is experiencing our third government shutdown this year. Due to the constant barrage of resignations, social media missteps, Russia probes, […]
First Member of Congress Calls for Trump’s Resignation Amid Month of Chaos
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor On Christmas Eve, Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore became the first sitting member of Congress to demand that President Donald Trump resign from the presidency. She made her comments as the Dow dove 500 points on December 24 in the worst Christmas Eve trading day ever. As of Christmas, […]
Sharing the Positive Impact of UW-Milwaukee Graduates
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduating from college is an enormous accomplishment. Graduates experience considerable personal growth and transformation through their time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The positive results don’t stop with the person, however. UWM graduates impact thousands of lives as they find ways to battle diseases, save organizations millions […]
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How Zip Codes Relate to Achievement Gaps
By: Akil Wilson There’s no question that education quality has an extraordinary impact on the future lives of students. As a parent of a new middle school student, I can personally attest to the importance of dedicated teachers, early childhood education and a focused, personalized approach to education. In numerous studies it has been shown […]
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Four Picks for his Cabinet
By Nyesha Stone A new day is ahead for Wisconsin come Jan. 7, when Wisconsin Democratic Governor-elect Tony Evers will replace Scott Walker as governor. To prepare for that day, Evers announced his first four picks for his cabinet. The first four cabinet picks are from Milwaukee and Republicans have been critical of Evers decision, […]
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“Opportunity Zones” The New Trump Executive Order For Blacks
By Roger Caldwell NNPA Newswire Contributor After almost two years, President Trump has laid out a policy with an executive order to spend money and investments in the “distressed communities across the country.” Last week (12-12-18), at an executive order signing at the White House, with a majority of African Americans in attendance, President Trump […]
$100,000 Bader Philanthropies Grant Funds Much Needed Grandparent Outreach Through The Parenting Network
Bader Philanthropies, Inc., one of southeastern Wisconsin’s top 10 foundations, announced today a $100,000 grant awarded to The Parenting Network, Inc., a Milwaukee nonprofit that provides free, voluntary, confidential and easily accessible programming for people in a parenting role to help them provide a safe and nurturing home for their children. The funding, distributed across […]
DCF Secretary Eloise Anderson was Honored at the Transitional Jobs Celebration
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukee used to be an industrial city that provided family wages to the Black community, when our family members migrated here from the South. People came here for a better life where they could raise a family and receive good benefits, but oh how times changed. Most of the Black community don’t […]
The Closing of the Teen Prison Lincoln Hill is a Celebration to Some Because that Means the Release of their Loved Ones
By Nyesha Stone The closing of our teen prisons—Lincoln Hills and Cooper Lakes—is a celebration to some because that means the release of their loved ones. But what happens once they’re released? Although a few of the youth will stay in state others might be relocated to different prisons. Project Rise is helping with that […]
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