While tears rolled down Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s face, she collected her first Oscar; then delivered a powerful speech about her realizing that she’s good enough as an actor. “I always wanted to be different. Now I realize I just need to be myself,” said Randolph, who won the best supporting actress statuette Sunday, March 10, 2024 for her role as Mary Lamb in Alexander … [Read more...] about Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
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Village of Brown Deer hosts first-ever Black History Program
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Village of Brown Deer hosted its very first community-wide Black History Program. The theme: "We Are Black History - We Are Brown Deer." The village took this time to celebrate the month and recognize three Black History Makers who live in and/or have a business in Brown Deer. This year they honored: Angela Walters, past President of the … [Read more...] about Village of Brown Deer hosts first-ever Black History Program
North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living
On Friday, December 22, 2023, North Central Service Club (NCSC) members (from left) Betty Munson, Valley Hollins, Frances Utsey, and Victoria Butler visited Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living, 7325 N. Port Washington Rd. to give all residents there a Christmas present from the club. All resident received an oversized throw to keep them warm. They are pictured with two … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living
Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’
Six-year-old Naleighyna Craney (center) and her uncle Deshawn Grandberry (left), receive treats and decorate sweets provided by Our Daily Bread Community Resource Center, Inc., Founder and Chief Executive Office Lea Kyle-Lewis (right), during their "Family Holiday Gathering" event at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, 5075 N. Sherman Blvd., on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’
Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Donald Tate presented school supply gift cards to the Kappa League members at Albright New Hope United Methodist Church, 5555 W. Capitol Drive. Tate cashed in his coins from years of savings and donated it to the high school students. Tate is a retired Milwaukee Public School … [Read more...] about Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards
Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Matthew Smith, Sr. (second from left), was joined by his son, Matthew Smith, Jr., and friends and family to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday at the 1600Tosa Apartments party room. Matthew Sr., was born and raised in Milwaukee, graduated from Vincent High School, and currently works for Suburban Asphalt. "Happy 50th Birthday Matthew, Sr.!" … [Read more...] about Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Delta Kappa Chapter welcomed their new members during the C. Rodgers Wilson Leadership Conference hosted by Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. This year's inductees included Thomas Leonard, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (political science … [Read more...] about New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter
‘Leap into Wellness’ hosts mental illness summit
On Saturday October 28, 2023, former Green Packer and Hall of Fammer, LeRoy Butler, held a Mental Health Summit at the Baird Center located in downtown Milwaukee. The summit was well attended by guest speakers from the community including Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball, and so many more who spoke on how we as a community embrace mental health. … [Read more...] about ‘Leap into Wellness’ hosts mental illness summit
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’
Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and other partners hosted the third annual "Trunk or Treat…It's About the Children and Community" event on Sunday, October 29, 2023 on W. Wright Street from N. 7th Street to Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Drive. The Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club members pre-packed more than 1,000 totes with candy and … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’
Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes
Florence Hanna Dukes passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. A native of Miami, Florida, she moved to Milwaukee with her husband of 47 years in 1971. Mrs. Dukes attended Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee earning a master’s degree in management administration and … [Read more...] about Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes