By Kathy Gaillard Deatra (“Dee”) Kemp comes from a lineage of servant leaders, including her father who retired from the Milwaukee Fire Department as the Captain of Education and […]
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SIGNIFYIN’
(Columnist note: It’s the end of the first quarter, so I must clean out my message file. Aside from some personal tropes, I decided to provide a sample of comments […]
Well, we have finally reached the Milwaukee political mountaintop, but there is no systemic transformation, unity of mankind, or pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. MKE now […]
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U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of […]
What Do Kindergarten Teachers Mean By “Ready for School?”
By Kristen J. Amundson At this time of year, many preschool parents are worrying about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. What are the things their child should […]
Health
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope. By Nadira Jamerson, […]
American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and […]
Economy
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of […]
Brenda Brown—Making a Positive Difference Through Homeownership
By Kathy Gaillard Brenda Brown is a CRA Loan Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Great Midwest Bank. She is quick to tell you that the ‘CRA’ distinction is significant […]
Arts & Entertainment
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope. By Nadira Jamerson, […]
Diversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Kim Godwin, a trailblazing figure as the president of ABC News and the first Black woman to lead a major […]
Local News
Meet ‘Mother of the Year’ Dr. Candice T. Wright A Hurricane in its Perfect Power!
Mothers may age but they definitely do so with love, respect and honor. Maya Angelou said, “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect […]
Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density- Limited Zone
The city License Division is now accepting applications for vendors looking to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland said recently. A density-limited zone is an area […]
National
Trump Found in Criminal Contempt Over Social Media Posts: Judge Issues Fine and Jail Warning
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The twice-impeached and four-times indicted former President Donald Trump faced a modicum of legal repercussions Tuesday as a judge held […]