By Karen Stokes The Bridge Project, a nonprofit organization that is headquartered in New York City is coming to Milwaukee. “It is the first time the program has expanded outside of New York and into the Midwest so we are replicating a program that has been underway for over three years in the New York […] The post New York Initiative Supporting Babies in Their Early Years Expands to Milwaukee appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

By Karen Stokes The third annual Carvd N Stone (CNS) Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship is currently accepting applications. The contest encourages Milwaukee writers, 17-29 years of age to write an 800-word essay based on the theme “What lessons have you learned while traveling that you’ve implemented in your everyday life and why?” CNS […] The post Carvd N Stone Announces $1000 Loren Martin Hintz Travel Writing Scholarship appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

By Karen Stokes The African American Roundtable (AART) recently launched a Northwest Side Asset Map. AART’s goal in creating the map is to boost economic growth on the Northwest Side. Asset mapping, in general, is also a great way to create a vibrant, well-functioning community. It includes over 150 “gems” from the Northwest Side that […] The post AART Launches Northwest Side Asset Map appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

By LaKeshia N. Myers When I was a classroom teacher, to explain the inequity of poll taxes and other ballot-blocking measures that were used in the Jim Crow south, I would give my students the Louisiana voter literacy test. Students had ten minutes to answer the questions and undoubtedly all of them would fail—because the […] The post Time is Money: Exploring the 21st Century Poll Tax Levied by the Georgia G.O.P. appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

Too Many Families Leaving Dollars on the Table The post Scholarship Opportunities Exist: Where Are the Students? appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

Kweku’s Korner By Dr. LaKia Brown Mental health encompasses a range of disorders that affect mood, thought processes, and behavior. Inherited traits may contribute to the development of mental health issues, while environmental exposures before birth and brain chemistry irregularities can also play a role. One in five individuals endure mental health issues, which can […] The post The Nervous System is the key to Emotional and Psychological Health appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

By Karen Stokes In May, the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Poverty Network (WTPPN) and the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network will host “Same Game Different Smokers,” an exhibit exploring the longstanding exploitation of the Black Community by the tobacco industry for over 400 years. “The Same Game Different Smokers exhibit explores the roots of […] The post Same Game Different Smokers Exhibit Comes to Milwaukee and Highlights the Racism of the Tobacco Industry appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the NBA Playoffs begin.  The NBA Play-in Tournament is currently underway.  On Tuesday April 16, 2024, the Lakers beat the Pelicans 110-106 despite a 40-point performance from Zion Williamson.   With the win, the Lakers secured the seventh seed in the western conference.  After the game, a jubilant Lebron James was […] The post NBA Playoffs Begin Today appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

Visit www.weareunite.org Take a moment to read through and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Once completed, you’ll be entered into the drawing for a $200 gift card or other valued prizes.   The post Earn Prizes Playing the UniteWI Health Literacy Giveaway appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more

Claire Woodall uses a 26-point checklist to ensure the integrity of ballot counting and reassure the public. By Alexander Shur Votebeat This story was originally published by Votebeat and Wisconsin Watch. Before a single vote is counted at Milwaukee’s central counting facility, Step 1 is for an election official to check every ballot tabulator to […] The post How Milwaukee’s Top Election Official has Worked to Restore Trust After a 2020 Misstep appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper ..read more