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Vol. 37 • No.15 • Thurs., April 19, 2018 - Wed., April 25, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), celebrated the grand opening of the new Workforce Technology Center located inside their offices at 435 W. North Ave. The center offers individuals the opportunity to learn valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills that can lead to rewarding career opportunities. The new center showcases technology, new computers and a welcoming learning environment. The center was created with the generous help of Northwestern Mutual (NML) volunteers and donations of artwork and computers from NML. Pictured at the event are (from left) NML Vice President Informational Risk and MUL board member Sheldon Cuffie; MUL President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall, Milwaukee Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs; and MUL staff.
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Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
On Saturday, April 7, 2017, students from Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center (FSDLC) hosted a fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Dr. Janice Pugh (center left) for her fourth and fifth grade students. The funds will allow her students to participate in a field trip to the Pfister Hotel to have an elegant lunch. The outing is a reward to those FSDLC students who have shown academic excellence, whose behavior has been exemplary, and who realize working hard and self-discipline are the keys to getting what you want. Pictured at the event are Dr. Pugh, parents John and Lynette Brown, Terrell Thompson, 502 manager D.J., and other families and friends of the school. Dr. Pugh is a Milwaukee Public School educator and a 2017 Black Excellence honoree.
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Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence
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On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) hosted "Misery in Our Midst: A Forum on Gun Violence," at www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 West Walnut Street. The forum discussed many different topics related to gun violence and its prevention, including the link between
domestic violence and gun violence and how to prevent domestic abuse homicide in the city; current laws on both the state and federal levels; advocacy groups and the demand for gun safety; and the effects of domestic violence and gun violence on families. Pictured at the event are (from left) Asha Family Services CEO and Founder Antonia Vann; Milwaukee County Sensitive Crimes Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern; Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America State Campaign Lead Michelle Cloud; Sojourner Family Peace Center President and CEO Carmen Pitre; Congresswoman Gwen Moore (upper inset photo) and Congressman Keith Ellison (lower inset photo). An NCON Communications Publication