The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Life Center and Manifest Conference hosted a community health fair at The Life Center, 5511 W. Burleigh St. Photos by Yvonne Kemp The event included…
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Celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanette Mitchell
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 a community memorial was held at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts – Uihlein Hall. Web Photo Those who knew Jeanette Mitchell well said she led from the heart. “She…
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
Web Photo Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and knew triumph and heartbreak as the mother of Whitney Houston, has died. She…
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‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Web Photo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” is Florentine Opera opener The Florentine Opera will launch its 91st season with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a collaborative production with Virginia Opera and Kentucky Opera. Performances will take place on…
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Editorials
What are you seeing?
In the world today everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else. Personal space has shrunk with the advent of social media. Many regular media outlets have succumbed to sensationalism, or even yellow journalism,…
Rejecting hate
In the middle of another national debate demonizing immigrant communities, one family has been speaking up in the midst of their own devastating tragedy to say they do not want their child’s legacy chained to…
Christian Times
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church recognizes church members who are 90 years or older in ‘Golden Circle’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 North Second St., where the pastor is Rev. Louis E. Sibley, III, held its annual “Senior Recognition and Celebration” for…
Remembering Dr. Bobbie J. Lathan, community leader and volunteer
On September 11, 2024, Milwaukee lost a community leader and true servant of the Lord, Dr. Bobbie Jean Lathan, at age 83. With God as her guide, Bobbie Lathan committed her life to serving with…
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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
MPS high school enrollment is open through Nov. 4, 2024
MPS Photo It’s time to choose a high school. Eighth-grade students and families are invited to learn about programs and apply to a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high school for the 2025–26 school year. With…
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UWM shows off its new chemistry building
Web Photo University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) Chancellor Mark Mone led an enthusiastic grand opening ceremony for UWM’s brand new Chemistry Building Friday, September 27, 2024. More than 200 students, faculty, staff, government representatives…
Health and Fitness
The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Life Center and Manifest Conference hosted a community health fair at The Life Center, 5511 W. Burleigh St. Photos by Yvonne Kemp The event included…
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Everything you need to know to prepare for Medicare open enrollment
The Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 – December 7, 2024, when a Medicare Beneficiary is eligible to change their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. This means that Medicare open enrollment is right around…
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What's Happening?
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘2nd Annual Mothers’ Shower’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp Thanks to the support of their sponsors, partners, and volunteers, Our Daily Bread’s (ODB) “2nd Annual Mothers’ Shower” was a success. Mothers arrived at the Clinton Rose Senior Citizen Center, 3045…
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WI Northwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ celebrates 20th anniversary of Dr. Grace Davis Harris as jurisdictional supervisor of women
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Brown Deer, the Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of…
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Lifestyles
Books by black authors we can’t wait to read in September 2024
Beach season may be coming to an end, but the great books keep on coming. September is loaded with titles by brilliant black authors for all ages and lovers of every genre. This month features…
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‘I had a right to be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
Web Photos It was late September 1957, and students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas had been in class for three weeks. Everyone, that is, but 14-year-old Carlotta Walls (pictured above) and eight…
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