Features
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Bucyrus Campus Hosts African Fashion Show
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Bucyrus Campus, at 2450 West North Ave. hosted “The Beautiful You Fashion Show” celebrating African artistry through fabric and designs by Areewa. Approximately fifty women and men attended a fashion show and also enjoyed sampling teas and gaining insights to good healthcare from Scintillating Soul and Apothecary & Wellness, which are businesses that are located inside St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Throws Out First Pitch and Hosts Pregame Tailgate
On Friday May 22nd 2026 Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley threw out the first pitch on as the Brewers hosted the L.A. Dodgers. His campaign planned a tailgate before the event, even though Brewers’ rules prohibit campaigning on the grounds. Crowley threw out the first pitch to celebrate National Public Works Week.
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Somali Resource Center of Milwaukee Hosts ‘Community Halal Food Box Donation’ Event
On Friday, May 22, 2026 the Somali Resource Center of Milwaukee (SRC) hosted its “Community Halal Food Box Donation and Distribution,’ event at its Adult Day Center, 1020 W. Historic Mitchelle St. Halal is an Arabic term translating to “permissible” or “lawful.” In Islam, foods are broadly classified as either halal (permissible) or haram (forbidden). This event helped put together boxes of donated food for refugee families with items that were all permissible under Islamic law. This helps eliminate the chance of receiving food items from other food pantries that would be forbidden and unusable. This event was put on by SRC Executive director Lul Abukar; VP and interim Treasurer Zaxara Ali; Community Outreach Director Faria Raghe; Director of Marketing Fatima Aden and with assistance from the Hunger Task Force. The Somali Resource Center of Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the social, educational and economic well-being of immigrant and refugee families through culturally responsive programs, advocacy, and community support services.
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MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Hosts ‘Summer Toy and Gift Giveaway’
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary (MBHS) brought joy and community spirit to Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood during its “4th Annual Summer Toy & Gift Giveaway.” Its sanctuary at 2461 W. Center Street was transformed into a lively celebration where children, teens, and families gathered to welcome the summer season with hope and excitement. The giveaway featured toys, games, and summer essentials designed to help young people in the Amani neighborhood start their summer on a positive note. Volunteers, donors, and community partners worked together to ensure every child left with something special.
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Local News
MyPath Welcomes New President and CEO, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson
On Wednesday, May 21, 2026, MyPath Board of Directors member Attorney Vincent Lyles hosted a community leaders and business partner reception at the Wisconsin Club to recognize the appointment of Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson as MyPath President and CEO.
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Being Frank: You Can’t Go Back
Everyone reminisces about the past. People are always reliving, or thinking, about past events that took place. Most people spend time reliving past events where they feel they were successful. This rehashing past glory often leads people to attempt to find people, or go back to places, from their past. The previous actions are ones that often lead to frustration. The past is just that. The past. You can’t go back.
Community Cleanup Brings Milwaukee together
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, residents, families, youth, and community leaders in the Amani Neighborhood came together for a neighborhood cleanup and community barbecue. the effort was focused on unity, pride, and positive change across Milwaukee. Armed with rakes, trash bags, and determination, volunteers spent the day cleaning streets, beautifying blocks, and showing what can happen when a community works together. Jevoni “Jbilla” Rhodes and his wife Anita, were the host of this community cleanup and did an outstanding job organizing.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center Director Shares Excitement As Center Set to Mark 50 Years with Celebration
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center is marking 50 years of serving Milwaukee with a public celebration this Saturday, June 6, 2026 featuring historical exhibits and family activities.
Community
The Story of Lieutenant Colonel Corrine “Coco” Burnett
The City of Milwaukee has lost a true decorated soldier, accomplished nurse and educator, incredible multi-business founder and owner, passionate community leader, and true to her nature, a dear friend and a free spirit: Corrine “Coco” Burnett (Hereafter Coco as she was fondly known) died on Saturday, May 30th at 4:30 a.m., in Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving Family.
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Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
Grade 3 teacher Monifa Lacking and Principal Keshum Willingham were excited to share the incredible talents of the students of Richard Kluge Elementary. Kluge Elementary Cast and Staff Production Crew had a seamless production of, “The Lion King Kids.” The singing and acting by the children was exceptional.
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MyPath Welcomes New President and CEO, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson
On Wednesday, May 21, 2026, MyPath Board of Directors member Attorney Vincent Lyles hosted a community leaders and business partner reception at the Wisconsin Club to recognize the appointment of Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson as MyPath President and CEO.
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Being Frank: You Can’t Go Back
Everyone reminisces about the past. People are always reliving, or thinking, about past events that took place. Most people spend time reliving past events where they feel they were successful. This rehashing past glory often leads people to attempt to find people, or go back to places, from their past. The previous actions are ones that often lead to frustration. The past is just that. The past. You can’t go back.
Editorials
Being Frank: Love Means Action
Love is something everyone craves, but many do not know how to give. In the USA love is often mistaken for lust. Love is the bond that should form a marriage. Love is what parents should feel for their children. African Americans claim to love their children, but their actions scream otherwise.
Being Frank: Celebrate the Superwoman
In the comic books there have been various characters who had the title Superwoman. In real life the title is held by all African American females who are mothers. I know I am being generous with the title, but every mother is special to someone, namely their children. Since this is the beginning of May, we will celebrate the Superwomen of the USA.
Christian Times
WGBSC, Inc.’s Spring Session Held at New Hope Baptist Church
The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention, Inc./State Congress of Christian Education under the direction of the Reverend Keith T. Evans, Convention President, Reverend James Ivy, Congress President, and Mrs. Emma Brooks, Congress Dean was held at the New Hope Baptist Church where Reverend Reginald Ivy serves as pastor during the week of April 20-24, 2026. Over 200 individuals were in attendance, with an overall of 219 attending classes. The following classes included: “How God Sees Us” (Ms Francine Saffold, Instructor); “Where Is God When Life is Hard” (Dr. Demetrius Williams, Instructor); “IDs In Today’s World: Salt and Light” (Rev. Charles Watkins, Instructor); Youth Workshop (Dr. Claude Williams, Instructor); and, Youth/Children’s Workshop (Ms Sheila Jurez, Instructor).
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Mount Pilgrim Celebrates With An All White Fellowship
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church family celebrated an evening in white fellowship at the Four Point Sheraton North Hotel. The events theme was, “A Faithful people working together.” The Master and Mistress of Ceremony were Rev. Kurt Boyd and Jackie Boyd.
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World-renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir Performs in Milwaukee
The world-renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir, directed by Professor Karl Twyner, brought their remarkable voices on tour, stopping here in Milwaukee for three exciting performances.
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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Installs New Pastor
After 78 years, Reverend Reginald D. Ivy was installed as the third Pastor of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
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Art and Entertainment
Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
Grade 3 teacher Monifa Lacking and Principal Keshum Willingham were excited to share the incredible talents of the students of Richard Kluge Elementary. Kluge Elementary Cast and Staff Production Crew had a seamless production of, “The Lion King Kids.” The singing and acting by the children was exceptional.
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Finale and farewell: your MSO’s final concerts of the 2025/26 season
As the 2025.26 season draws to a close, your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pulling out all the stops with a series of can’t-miss performances featuring some of the most popular jewels of the classical canon. From the kaleidoscopic colors of Stravinsky’s fairytale ballet to the grandeur of Beethoven’s greatest choral triumph, you won’t want to miss a second of the action onstage in Allen-Bradley Hall.
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All That Jazz: Ledisi Channels ‘The Queen Of The Blues’ With Your MSO
Described as “one of the great singers in the world, period” by John Legend and sporting a voice of “breathtaking range and reach” (The New York Times), Grammy Award-winning Ledisi brings her genre-bending artistry to the Bradley Symphony Center on May 16, 2026 for an exclusive one-night-only engagement, paying tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington.
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Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships Awarded
Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships AwardedFive Visual Artists Share $70,000 in 2026 Cycle Five recipients of the Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists have been selected…
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Education
Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
Grade 3 teacher Monifa Lacking and Principal Keshum Willingham were excited to share the incredible talents of the students of Richard Kluge Elementary. Kluge Elementary Cast and Staff Production Crew had a seamless production of, “The Lion King Kids.” The singing and acting by the children was exceptional.
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MATC Hosts 2026 Spring Commencement, Honors Outstanding Achievers and Vets
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum. The commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony was Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan President and CEO Héctor Colón. The spring 2026 graduating class had more than 1,800 students eligible for degrees, diploma and certificates. More than 600 earned scholastic honors, there were 90 dual enrollment students, and 48 veterans who wore red, white and blue cords symbolizing their service.
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Health & Fitness
Make It A December You’ll Actually Remember
Photo courtesy of pexels.com The holiday season is approaching quickly. Daylight is shorter and the weather is colder. Shopping lists are getting long and weekends are filling up. We’re…
A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Image courtesy of pexels.com. Our culture appears to be awash in alcohol and other drugs. It seems that ads, songs, and TV shows and films portray lifestyles that include…
Fighting the stigma of overdose with International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed every August 31, a day set aside to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, uplift survivors of overdose, and to encourage action…
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Masculinity, mental health, and substance use
In many communities, men have been revered as the steadfast providers and protectors of their families. Societally, we hold a belief that men are the stronger sex— both mentally…
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What's Happening?
7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 16th, 2026
In recognition of Black History Month, the African American Environmental Pioneer Awards 7th annual event is honoring those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. Nominees are chosen by previous honorees and event organizers. …
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Docomomo Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Library present ‘From the Archives Lecture: Wisconsin’s First Black Architect, Alonzo Robinson, Jr.’
Web Photo Docomomo Wisconsin, in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and UW–Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management (CRM), is pleased to invite the public to a special From the Archives lecture celebrating Black History Month:…
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Obituaries
The Story of Lieutenant Colonel Corrine “Coco” Burnett
The City of Milwaukee has lost a true decorated soldier, accomplished nurse and educator, incredible multi-business founder and owner, passionate community leader, and true to her nature, a dear friend and a free spirit: Corrine “Coco” Burnett (Hereafter Coco as she was fondly known) died on Saturday, May 30th at 4:30 a.m., in Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving Family.
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The Legacy of a Godly Woman: Dr. Louise A. Mormon
It was on May 29, 1931 that God saw fit to bring into this world a tiny little girl in a tiny little city called England, Arkansas. Her parents were Ulysses and Corrine Turner, and she was the oldest of 5 girls: Lucy B., Mae Doris, Artellis, and Erlene. Ulysses and Corrine gave the name of Anna Louise to their little bundle of joy. At some point in life, Anna Louise decided she didn’t like her name the way it was, so she changed it to Louise Anna. The family relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with dreams of a better life. A better life was achieved and the family flourished.
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Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes away
Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes away
Lucille Berrien, a long@me community leader, political organizer, and beloved family matriarch, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Berrien was 98 years young.
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