By Kathy Gaillard Growing up Dr. Stephanie Findley didn’t have to look far for a role model—her dad was there, modeling servanthood, encouraging, and building her confidence so that she […]
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I remember it as if it was yesterday. Football great O.J. Simpson’s death last week brought back images of his acquittal for murdering his ‘White’ wife. Then MCJ Managing […]
It was a temporary departure from reality—spending Sunday dinner with people who cooked with grease, knew the lyrics of 1960s R&B, greeted each other as ‘brother’ and ‘sister,’ and read […]
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Education
UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Empowering Students and Transforming Lives
More than 500,000 students helped to realize their college dreams WASHINGTON, DC—UNCF (United Negro College Fund) on Wednesday celebrated its 80th anniversary as the nation’s leading advocate for education […]
Public libraries empower students, schools, and communities
By Assistant State Superintendent for the Division for Libraries and Technology Dr. Darrell Williams As we recognize National Library Week, communities across the nation have a unique opportunity to reflect […]
Health
Risk Factors for Physical Abuse in a Relationship
It isn’t always possible to tell whether physical abuse in a relationship might become a problem, but certain factors can increase the risk of intimate partner violence. Individual factors like […]
Milwaukee County Office of Equity Launches New Awards Program
Invitation to Nominate Those Who Are Creating Opportunities and Access for All to Thrive (MILWAUKEE) April 24, 2024 — The Milwaukee County Office of Equity invites the community to nominate […]
Economy
How freelancers and gig workers can prepare for changing tax requirements
Beginning next year, freelancers and small businesses will need to report third-party app payments totaling $5,000 to tax authorities NEW YORK (AP) — Workers across different industries are increasingly receiving some or […]
Diverging Paths on Tax Policy: Biden’s Transparency vs. Trump’s Secrecy
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Reflecting on Tax Day, and the ideological differences between President Joe Biden and the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump couldn’t […]
Arts & Entertainment
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia TikTok, the clock is ticking on the popular social media app’s existence in the United States. President Joe Biden signed […]
Milwaukee Record celebrates 10 years of “music, culture, gentle sarcasm”
Publication acknowledges milestone with special releases and events Milwaukee Record—an independently owned and operated arts and entertainment publication founded by journalists Matt Wild and Tyler Maas in 2014—celebrated its 10th […]
Local News
Veolia and Milwaukee recognize water reclamation infrastructure as an “Ecofactory”
Earth Day commitment bolsters MMSD’s goal to operate with 100% renewable energy by 2035 Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), […]
Milwaukee County Office of Equity Launches New Awards Program
Invitation to Nominate Those Who Are Creating Opportunities and Access for All to Thrive (MILWAUKEE) April 24, 2024 — The Milwaukee County Office of Equity invites the community to nominate […]
National
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia TikTok, the clock is ticking on the popular social media app’s existence in the United States. President Joe Biden signed […]