By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Alicia Garza said she’s “super excited” about being named the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2019 Newsmaker of the Year, an award she’s scheduled to receive on Thursday, March 21, in Washington, D.C., during Black Press Week. “I’ll say it’s really humbling when the community reaches out […]
Governor Evers Signs His 17th Executive Order
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to health, Wisconsin doesn’t get the best grade in the book. In 2016, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute gave the state a “D” for overall health disparities on the state’s report card. The report noted that health disparities in the state have gotten worse beginning in 2010. […]
Students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrate Match Day
By Rhea Riley The hall was a bundle of nerves as students and their families filled the ballroom at the Italian Community Center. In dark green “MCW Match Day 2019” T-shirts, more than 235 students from the Medical College of Wisconsin waited anxiously. Eight years of hard work has led them to this and in […]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Sherman Phoenix
By Karen Stokes On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee to tour Sherman Phoenix. This is her first visit to the facility since it’s official opening on November 30, 2018. “I am delighted to join everyone here at Sherman Phoenix,” Senator Baldwin said. “I had the honor of visiting a few months […]
Michelle Obama Surprises Milwaukee High School Students Hours Before Show
By Nyesha Stone How would you react if Michelle Obama walked into your office right this second? Fourteen high students from around the city got the chance to meet Michelle this prior Thursday, about eight hours before her show at the Miller High Life Theatre. As they were sitting in a circle discussing college, Michelle […]
Milwaukee to Host 2020 Democratic National Convention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Milwaukee received some exciting news. The Democratic National Convention announced that Milwaukee would host the 2020 convention. The DNC will take place July 13–16 in 2020. It is the first time since 1916 that the DNC has chosen to host in the Midwest. Furthermore, it is the first time […]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how important research is to refine treatment. Last week, Evers announced that as a part of his executive budget, he will invest $15 million in a […]
Southwest Airlines Grant Expands Milwaukee’s Aviation Pipeline Program
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukee Public Schools recently received some exciting news, which could turn things around for some of its students. Southwest Airlines selected “Expanding Milwaukee’s Aviation Pipeline,” an MPS program, as a recipient of its 2019 Charitable Grants. The program is a partnership between MPS, the Greater Milwaukee Committee and Milwaukee Area Technical College […]
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents throughout the state. Included in the budget, were several objectives directly aimed at people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers – both familial and professional. […]
NBA Legend Abdul-Jabbar Talks Auction to Help Kids in STEM
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left the NBA in 1989 at age 42, no NBA player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more Most Valuable Player Awards, played in more All-Star Games or logged more seasons. NBA.com reported that Jabbar’s list of personal and team accomplishments […]
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