by Karen Royster In August, the county leaders announced that there could be severe cuts in parks, swimming pools, bus service, programs for the poor, and transportation for people with disabilities as well as elimination of cleaning and maintenance in many county buildings. Shortly after this announcement, 32 organizations and religious groups came together to […]
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Health Matters: Eyes on the Guys
by Emily DeLeo Men seem to have a bad reputation for never visiting the doctor, even when they should. Many studies have been done to find answers to differences in health promoting behaviors between men and women. Whether you are a man who visits your doctor regularly, or never, there are some important screening tests […]
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Literary Activist E. Ethelbert Miller Visits Milwaukee April 12-13
by Mary Vuk I never entertained the idea of just becoming a writer and writing a few poems and publishing a few books. To be a poet meant being a cultural worker or cultural ambassador. One embraced politics while advocating the importance of love and brotherhood. It was what took one into school classrooms, community […]
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EDITORIAL- Thank You Interns & Volunteers
by Vince Bushell This issues lead story is on a summer youth employment program in our neighborhood. We all learn from the experience of having students and young adults working with us. Some are paid and many, young and old, volunteer their time and skills. The photos below show some volunteers planting trees this spring, […]
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