Beverly Heals, Inc., hosts ‘2nd Annual W.E. W.I.N. Women’s Conference’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Beverly Heals, Inc., hosted its “2nd W.E. W.I.N Women’s Conference (Women Empowering Women In kNowledge)”, at El- Bethel Church of God In Christ, 5401 W. Good…
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RNC begins in Milwaukee: Mayor Johnson highlights unity and security
Web Photo Mayor Johnson addresses the city’s commitment to safety and community unity during the high-profile event As Milwaukee steps into the national spotlight with the Republican National Convention (RNC) beginning Monday, July 15, 2024,…
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Who is J.D. Vance? What we know about Donald Trump’s VP pick
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio was named by former President Donald Trump as his vice presidential running mate on Monday, July 15, 2024. Vance, a 39-year-old venture capitalist and “Hillbilly Elegy” author – turned…
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New AARP Wisconsin Poll: Voters 50-plus could tip the scales in 2024
Donald Trump leads over President Joe Biden among older voters by 7 percentage points On Tuesday, July 9, 2024 AARP Wisconsin released a 2024 statewide election survey, showing candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state…
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Editorials
American Heart Association looks back at first 100 years, ahead to the next 100
“As we celebrate the American Heart Association’s Centennial throughout 2024, let’s recognize the profound impact this institution has had on global health and well-being. From the humble beginnings of six physicians convening at the Drake…
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The close friend
Some people believe that parents are the closest people someone can have. Other people have the notion that the person who is the closest to a person would be a sibling, or a good friend.…
Christian Times
Celebrating the life of Dedrick Maurice Elder
Dedrick Maurice Elder passed on to his heavenly home on July 5, 2024, at the age of 64 in Milwaukee, WI. Born on September 20, 1959, in Knoxville, TN, Dedrick was a devoted friend, educator,…
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates 36th anniversary of Pastor G.H. Jolly
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Pastor George H. Jolly and First Lady Diane Jolly celebrated 36 years as pastor of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration was held at the…
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Personal Finance and Business
Nine smart ways to spend your tax refund
How to spend the money mindfully Receiving a large tax refund can feel like you won the lottery. For many of us, it’s the biggest paycheck we receive all year. That’s a lot of “extra”…
An introduction to Roxie Hendon: Real estate agent, title closer, sales agent and educator
I am a Milwaukee native who grew up in what is considered one of the worst zip codes for black families in the country-53206. I was raised in a two-parent, blended household with my mom…
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Education
Attend ‘Freshman Bridge’ on August 22–23, 2024
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools will host ‘Freshman Bridge’ to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle…
Get your online MVP seat for Fall 2024
Following three successful years of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Virtual Program (MVP), MPS is enrolling students for Fall 2024. Seats are still open. MPS student onlineMVP is a full-time, dedicated online program for children…
Health and Fitness
Hot enough for ya? It may be too hot for your heart health
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be dangerous – even deadly – especially for people with existing heart disease The hot and muggy summer weather is expected to return this week –…
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Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
By RISE Drug Free MKE June is Pride Month, which celebrates equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ+) community, and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco Free Alliance is providing extra focus…
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What's Happening?
C.H. Mason Health Clinic hosts ‘2nd MOMS Tour Community Baby Shower’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the C.H. Mason Health Clinic hosted, for the second year, the M.O.M.S. Tour Community Baby Shower, at the Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club, 4834 N. 35th…
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Remembering the life and legacy of Anthony ‘Tony’ Fikes
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Monday, July 1, 2024, family and friends (top photo) gathered at the Milwaukee Elks Lodge, 5555 W. Good Hope Rd., for a special memorial service for the late Anthony “Tony”…
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Lifestyles
The truth about black fatherhood
Stereotypes about black fathers The stereotype of black fathers as “absent” and black children as “fatherless”— first introduced more than 50 years ago—has, like many racial stereotypes, refused to die. In 1965, white sociologist and…
Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
While you might not think about who was behind some of the technology taken for granted daily, it might surprise you to know how many come from black women. Throughout history, black women have inspired…