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(BPRW) This Team of Black Entrepreneurs from Detroit is Hosting a FREE National Webinar Teaching Pastors & Faith Based Leaders How to Generate up to $100K+ Monthly in Residual Funding Despite the Shutdowns Due to Coronavirus | Press releases
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Select Remarks from Night Two of the 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America" - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of speakers as prepared for delivery who will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 18, from 9:00-11:00 PM ET. The theme of Tuesday’s program is “Leadership
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Grant Expands Counseling Services for Inner-City Milwaukee Students - Milwaukee Community Journal
Christian Family Solutions Expands Mental Health Counseling Services to Inner-City Milwaukee Students with $100,000 Grant from Bader Philanthropies MILWAUKEE – (June 9, 2020) – Christian Family Solutions (CFS); a non-profit organization that provides professional mental health outpatient
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Resolution requiring MPD members to issue business cards to be before the Council - Milwaukee Community Journal
At tomorrow’s (July 28) Common Council meeting, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis is introducing for immediate adoption Council legislation urging the Fire and Police Commission to require members of the Milwaukee Police Department to provide business cards when encountering an individual or groups of
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
EPA Provides Consumers Additional Options for COVID-19 Disinfectants - Milwaukee Community Journal
EPA has approved more than 460 products that are helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 WASHINGTON (July 23, 2020)– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added 32 new surface disinfectants to List N, the agency's list of products expected to kill SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19 is currently the third leading cause of death for African Americans,” concluded Trevon Logan, professor of economics at the Ohio State University
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Remembering John Lewis - Milwaukee Community Journal
Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey   July
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BET, Civil Right Groups Announce First National Black Voter Day
[ad_1] BET, the National Urban League, and other key civil rights organizations, announced the first-ever National Black Voter Day on Sept. 18. According to the cable channel, the day will aid Black citizens against suppression tactics and ensure that their vote counts in the various elections
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Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate
By Kathleen Ronayne and Will Weissert Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black
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Dems Wrap Historic Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us – regardless of what we look like, how we worship, who we
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County Board Proposal Urges Governor and Legislature to Make Racist 911 Calls a Hate Crime - Milwaukee Community Journal
City police to report “an African-American man threatening my life” in that police were called on African Americans for mundane activities like operating
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(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC - Since 1969, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has been instrumental in fostering the growth and global competitiveness of the…
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Afraid To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone? Then You Can’t Lead In The Age Of COVID - Milwaukee Community Journal
COVID-19 has disrupted the business world, and the “normal” of a few months ago may never return. In this new landscape, how business leaders process and react to new challenges will be crucial. Using critical thinking skills to make sound business decisions in a complicated, constantly changing
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Twilight Jazz Summer Concert Series Kicks Off August 4 - Milwaukee Community Journal
Five summer concerts will kick off August 4 in Kenosha   KENOSHA, WI – Make the Anderson Arts Center your live music destination this summer for the free 2020 Twilight Jazz Summer Concert Series taking place from August 4 through September 8. The series features regional jazz bands and legends
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Elizabeth Warren’s journey on race is a preview of her party's - African American News Today - EIN News
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Studies In Dietary Guidelines Report Are Almost Entirely On White Populations, Do Not Reflect The Diversity Of The United States - Milwaukee Community Journal
Washington, D.C. – More than 90% of the systematic reviews in the Scientific Report by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee did not account for race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status. Moreover, they relied on predominantly white populations that are questionably generalized to the
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Combating Racism Through Story-Telling - Milwaukee Community Journal
Black Publisher Shares Insight to the Changing Face of Racism in America Why Its Crucial for People of Color to Document Their Narratives -Insight Advice for All People- The fight for racial justice and equality is now at the forefront of the national conversation but it is not a new battle for
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Happy Anniversary Milwaukee Community Journal! - Milwaukee Community Journal

1976-2020   This week marks the 44th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Community Journal, We embarked with our mission and goal:  ”We want to accentuate the positives”.   The MCJ logo. a brand strategy for “community”:  home, and family; business and economy; church and faith, the flag, connoting

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How Strong Is Your C-Suite Bullpen? Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders - Milwaukee Community Journal
About $350 billion a year is spent on leadership development, but many companies aren’t getting much bang out of their buck. Studies indicate that lots of senior executives don’t think the next wave is prepared well enough to assume larger leadership roles. With many companies in a transitional
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MATC Hosts In-Person Fall Registration Event for GED, HSED, Adult High School and English as a Second Language Programs Aug. 21 - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE (Aug. 18, 2020) - An in-person registration event for students who want to learn or improve their English or earn a high school credential will be held at all four Milwaukee Area Technical College campuses and the Education Center at Walker’s Square from
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Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Endorses County Exec’s Vision, Pledges to Work Together - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE – In a statement released Monday, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson endorsed County Executive David Crowley’s vision for Milwaukee County and pledged to continue to work together towards common goals.   “I wholeheartedly endorse County Executive David Crowley's vision for
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Empowering Handbook Offers Simple Steps To Help Us Respond Positively When Facing Life’s Challenges - Milwaukee Community Journal
Philadelphia, PA, July 15, 2020 — With all the negativity we’ve had to deal with in our nation this year, it’s no wonder we’re feeling anxious and afraid. We need to find a simple way to overcome these disturbing emotions, so we can better face the challenges in life and find a path to peace
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Black Tech Startup I Love Black People Fights Racism with Technology - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Join us for the Virtual WI State Senate District #6 Candidates' Forum Thursday, July 23rd & the WI State Assembly District #17 Candidates' Forum Tuesday, July 28th - Milwaukee Community Journal
Hello Sherman Park Community & Friends,   Please join us for the Virtual WI State Senate District #6 Candidates’ Forum this Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. & Virtual WI State District #17 State Assembly Candidates’ Forum next Tuesday, July 28th from
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Jarvis Christian College goes Online for Fall 2020 | East Texas Review
Hawkins, TX - Jarvis Christian College (JCC) announced on Thursday, July 9, 2020 that the College will continue with the online educational platform for fall 2020. President Newman stated, “The decision was a hard choice to make, but after diligently assessing the impact of COVID-19, remaining
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Drive-Thru Job Fairs bringing opportunity to the community - Milwaukee Community Journal
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