By Michael R. Lovell, Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee More than a year ago, UWM, the University of Wisconsin System and the University of Wisconsin Extension were very excited to announce the UW Flexible Option, a way for students of all ages to earn college credits, certificates and degrees in a more personalized, convenient and affordable […]
Doing better for all children
By Jarett Fields Last year, when Nashville leaders were trying to place a moratorium on new charter schools, the response was overwhelming.From County Boards and voters, to charter school leaders and education organizations, people protested and wrote letters.One of those letters was written by Dr. Michael Lomax, the President and CEO of the United Negro […]
Father says U.S. Department of Justice agrees to review son’s case
By Cassandra Lans Craig Stingley, father of Corey Stingley, a 16 year-old Nathan Hale High School student in West Allis who died on December 29, 2012 of positional asphyxia, announced that his son’s case would be reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice at a news conference held Wednesday evening.Stingley called the news conference along […]
AT&T announces $35,000 donation to support UW Madison’s PEOPLE program
By The Milwaukee Courier MADISON — During a visit with UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank today, AT&T Wisconsin State President Scott T. VanderSanden announced a $35,000 AT&T donation to support UW-Madison's PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) program and help underserved students prepare for and successfully complete higher education. PEOPLE is a year-round […]
Faces of healthcare in Wisconsin 2014
By The Milwaukee Courier Citizen Action of Wisconsin and Representative Melissa Sargent held a media conference call to release a memo by the Legislature’s Fiscal Bureau showing the impact of federal Medicaid funds from the Affordable Care Act on each county. While Governor Walker rejected these federal funds for BadgerCare, the state can accept them […]
50 years since LBJ’s War on Poverty: A new battle cry
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope–some because of their poverty, and some because of their color, and all too many because of both.Our task is to help replace their despair with opportunity. This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America.I urge this Congress […]
Nominations sought for 2013 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards
By The Milwaukee Courier MILWAUKEE — Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs established the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards to recognize those residents and organizations that work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee .She is now seeking nominations for the 2013 […]
Twelve-year-old launches his own fashion line one bow at a time
By Taki S. Raton Always impeccably styled in a button down, creased slacks and dress shoes, our talented feature this week after school pins patterns and sews stitches.As noted in a promotional descriptor, we can find his youthful fingers on a sewing machine for hours or at least until his mother tells him it’s time […]
Mandela offers U.S. hope
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Dignitaries and presidents, media stars, and celebrities from around the world converged on South Africa to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela, the warrior for racial justice. While, in America, racial justice is a still a battle.In 1918, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born into racial oppression. By 1948, South Africa legalized […]
The rehabilitation of our block and the “Green Bay Packer House”
By State Representative Evan Goyke On our block it was the “Green Bay Packer House.”I write ‘was’ because the City of Milwaukee has thankfully begun rehabilitating this historic home, which for too long sat abandoned, boarded up, and painted bright green and gold.I love the Green Bay Packers, but those are not great colors for […]