Published Jan. 11, 2012
What's the real picture on joblessness in Milwaukee? At a conference I attended this past weekend titled OneMilwaukee and sponsored by the NAACP, Mayor Tom Barrett estimated that there are 30,000 people out of work presently and up to 20,000 jobs lost in the city since 2007. He went on to describe the dilemma he faces as mayor.
Published July 18, 2011
If we needed more proof that public Montessori is ripe for encouragement and expansion in MPS, check out "Milwaukee Today: An Occasional Report of the NAACP," prepared by UWM's R.L. McNeely, David Pate and Lisa Ann Johnson.
Published Jan. 15, 2011
If you're looking to read an epic tale rooted in history and featuring strong personalities struggling to change the world, look no further than "Against the Wind," a hefty new hardcover from Milwaukee author Bill Dahlk, published by Marquette University Press. We talked to Dahlk about researching and writing the book, about the story he tells in its more than 600 pages and about the lessons to be learned from it.
Published July 16, 2010
WTMJ talker James T. Harris was scheduled to debate WMCS' Earl Ingram Thursday over the NAACP's position on the Tea Party. But it never happened ... NBC's fall season launches Sept. 20 ... Steve Carell has fun at the expense of LeBron James and ESPN.
Published Sept. 19, 2008
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is getting closer scrutiny these days. The NAACP and the ACLU filed a complaint with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance of the U.S. Department of Labor. According to the ACLU, the complaint came about after SEWRPC said it would not do an outside search for a new director and assistant director.
Tuesday August 31st, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI To say I’ve had my share of credit and financial trouble would be like saying Glen Beck wouldn’t be the guest of honor at an NAACP rally. It’s a major understatement, but 100% true. I can’t speak for Glen Beck, but as f...
Like Us
Follow Us
