Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church’s Annual Community Outreach
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church held its Annual Community Outreach Event. Hallowed MBC welcomed the participation of city and state representatives for a collaborative effort to offer…
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James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of ‘Darth Vader’ and ‘Mufasa,’ dead at age 93
You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso profundo, conveying instant dignity or menace, was Jones’ signature instrument. It brought power to all his stage and movie roles, most…
African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted its “10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!” (LUEB) celebration at the beautiful Heritage Green Park, at N. 62nd St.…
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Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
Event Photos Tuesday, September 3, 2024 was officially back-to-school day for students in the Milwaukee Public Schools district. Students at South Division High School were welcomed back to the classroom with a mascot and cheerleaders.…
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Editorials
Misery creates company
There is an old saying: “Misery loves company.” In 2024 that old adage can be restructured to read, “Misery creates company.” There are a vast number of people in the world today who are addicted…
Honoring ‘Freedom Summer’
Web Photo As summer draws to a close, we are also nearing the end of an extraordinary milestone – the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement’s ‘Freedom Summer.’ As a brand new Yale Law…
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 the MPS High School Enrollment Fair on Sept. 28, 2024
MPS Photo Pick your program and apply to your high school. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has multiple programs across the district in career areas such as arts, automotive, college prep, technology, engineering, health care, music,…
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MPS students can get required vaccines at free immunization clinics in September and October
MPS Photo Immunizations are required under state law for children in school or childcare. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) families, if your children are behind on their vaccinations, plan to attend one of the free upcoming…
Health and Fitness
How to identify suicide risk in black youth
Web Photo September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote awareness around suicide, highlight resources on prevention, and identify ways to talk more openly about suicide to help others decrease risk. Suicide is…
Three reasons black women are at higher risk for developing STIs
Web Photo Listen, we all know sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are no laughing matter and are taken very seriously by many. In 2023 alone, there were 1.3 million people newly diagnosed with HIV, according to…
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What's Happening?
Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc., hosts annual ‘Family Fun Day’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp The Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted its annual Family Fun Day event. Family Fun Day is their way of welcoming the back-to-school season and providing…
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Robert and Rhoda Harris’ 50th wedding anniversary
High school sweethearts, Robert and Rhoda Harris celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage on August 2, 2024. A garden party with family and, friends located in Cudahy, WI was hosted by their daughter and son-in-law…
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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…
