CC Sabathia visits Milwaukee to commemorate 15th anniversary of 2008 playoff run
On Friday, August 25, 2023, former star pitcher CC Sabathia returned to Milwaukee, appearing during the Brewers game against the San Diego Padres that night and commemorating the 15th anniversary of his legendary 2008 run.…
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AABN hosts ‘9th Annual Lift Up Every Baby’ – ‘Oh, What A Joy!’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday August 26, 2023, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted the “9th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!,” Heritage Green at Westlawn Gardens, 6201 W. Custer Ave. This year’s theme…
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UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) held its annual “National Walk for Education” at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The “National Walk for Education”…
Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors Club dedicates ‘The Wright Spot Healing Space’
Event Photos On Friday, August 11, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors Club dedicated “The Wright Spot Healing Space.” This space was created by Northcott Neighborhood House seniors and youth in the apple and cherry orchard…
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Editorials
What are the end results
When a person takes action it is to get some form of result. When a group of people decide to take action, it is usually because they want a result. Actions should lead to results.…
Charles Ogletree
“Tree had everyone’s backs; he saw the potential in everyone and sought to nurture it.” So said Tomiko Brown-Nagin, dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard and professor of constitutional law at…
Christian Times
Hope Community Church hosts mortgage burning service
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Hope Community Church commemorated the milestone of paying off the church mortgage during their morning service at the church, 5040 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI. This was the vision of founding…
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4th Episcopal District of the AME Church and AKAs host community outreach at Repairers of the Breach
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, the 4th Episcopal District of the AME Church, the Sons of Allen (SOA) of St. Mark AME Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), members of St. Mark AME Milwaukee’s Evangelism…
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Personal Finance and Business
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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Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank celebrates its 98th annual meeting
Largest in more than 40 years Event Photos Columbia Savings & Loan Association held its Ninety- Eighth Annual Meeting with more than 60 members and guests attending, making it the savings and loan’s largest Annual…
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Education
MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is raising money through donations, a telethon, and a free concert fundraiser for its new Classroom Support Fund. The fund will be used for supplies year-round for teachers and students…
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GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
Photos by: MPS More than 1,000 GE HealthCare employees and retirees and their friends and family painted, landscaped, and otherwise refreshed six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) campuses on Thursday, August 17, 2023, during the 27th…
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Health and Fitness
Back to school guide on staying healthy
For many of us, the school year has just begun, and for others, it is just around the corner. As a result, we are seeing an increase in colds, viruses, and COVID-19 cases. Teachers, parents,…
Four tips to help relive your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-School season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in…
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What's Happening?
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…
Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Spectrum awarded the Greater Milwaukee Foundation $45,000 as part of Spectrum’s Digital Education Grant Program. A portion of the grant is being used for a Microsoft…
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Lifestyles
Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Source: TheHustonDefender.com Asked to deliver remarks about the 4th of July to residents of his hometown, Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass didn’t mince words. On July 5, 1852, during that 76th anniversary of all things red,…
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Benefits of an Owner’s Title Policy
By Roxanne HendonLicensed Realtor I recently worked with a widow who wanted to transfer ownership of the family house to her daughter. In order to ensure that her wishes were carried out correctly when she…
