Shannon Reed named Director, Innovative Strategies for Boys and Men of Color Article courtesy of United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced a newly-created position for the organization – Director of Innovative Strategies for Boys and Men of Color. Shannon Reed accepted the role and […]
Officer Who Shot Sylville Smith Charged With Felony Sexual Assault
By Miela Fetaw The police officer who shot and killed 23-year-old Sylville Smith in the Sherman Park neighborhood in August has been arrested for sexual assault, police said Thursday. Sexual assault allegations against Dominique Heaggan-Brown reportedly emerged Aug. 15, two days after the death of Smith. They were made public by police on October 20. […]
Dream Deferred: Despite Incomes, Black Families Still Denied Access to Home Loans
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Columnist In recent weeks, a spate of news coverage has referred to America’s “inner cities.” Some may even interpret it as a new code word for minorities, usually referring to Blacks and Latinos. Yet today, according to Richard Rothstein, a research associate with the Economic Policy Institute, the inner city […]
Despite the GOP’s Epic Failure to Reach Black Voters, I’m Still Voting for Donald Trump in November
By Raynard Jackson NNPA Newswire Columnist What the hell is going on with Blacks in this Republican Party? My phone has been ringing off the hook since last week with people from across the country asking me to explain the unexplainable. Memo to my readers: I DON’T WORK FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. But, it seems […]
Addy Walker: A Story Of Sensitive Histories, Representation
Newest Black American Girl Doll, Melody, Sparks Look Back At Addy’s Debut By Haleema Shah This year, American Girl, known for its historically themed children’s books and mail order dolls made an announcement – it would add a new doll to its historic line. The doll, named Melody Ellison, would be a 9-year-old African-American girl […]
A Loving Start: Full-Spectrum Care Gives Families Their Best Start
Having a baby is a major, life-changing experience. SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison Director of Women and Children’s Services Robbie Sonnentag says quality care spanning pregnancy, labor and birth is vital to giving families their best start. Prenatal Care As soon as a woman thinks she is pregnant, she should call for an […]
Moonlight: Film Review
By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic In just his second feature film, writer/director Barry Jenkins tells a compelling story about sexual repression and ambiguity through the eyes of a vulnerable and confused little boy, who grows up to question his sexual identity as a teen and then finds a thin measure of serenity as […]
Milwaukee Film Festival Hits Record Attendance Nearly 77,000 People Turned Out For Film Festival’s Eighth Year
By Ross Terrell Moviegoers turned out for the Milwaukee Film Festival this year at an historic rate. The 76,899 people that attended led to an 8 percent increase from the prior year’s attendance. Member support has been strong, but an emphasis on attracting other people paid off and helped with the boost in numbers, Megan […]
GOP State Lawmakers Look To Address Projected Health Care Worker Shortage
Rep. Ed Brooks Among 23 Republicans Planning To Introduce Package Of Bills Totaling $3.5M By Shamane Mills The number of older residents in Wisconsin is high compared to other states; that means the demand for health care is expected to rise at a time when the number of medical professionals is dwindling. Rep. Ed Brooks, […]
Engineer’s ‘Hustle’ Becomes Successful Construction Company
Avis Thomas-Lester Urban News Service Brunson L. Cooper dreamed of starting his own construction firm–but he had no money, no investors, and no connections. He decided to become his own rich uncle. The engineer spent 16 years working at Turner Construction, one of America’s largest builders. He always lived below his means and saved what […]
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