Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony
Photos by Yvonne Kemp Henry David Thoreau Elementary School celebrated Women’s History Month on March 14, 2024 at the school, located at 7878 N. 60th St. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize the…
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The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp The Cream City (WI) Chapter and the Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held its inaugural nationwide “Black Family Wellness Expo” on March 18, 2024, in an effort to reduce health…
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Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases
Web Photo Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are asking Governor Tony Evers to sign tougher legislation when it comes to reckless driving. Senate Bill 514 would increase punishments for criminals who flee from…
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How to watch Wisconsin teams in March Madness: Tip times, channels, and more
Web Photo March Madness is back! This year, there are four teams from the Badger State competing in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. March Madness is here once again, and this year there are…
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Editorials
Ella Baker
As Women’s History Month continues, I wanted to highlight again another transforming woman whose name I hope young people will learn: Ella Josephine Baker. Ella Baker said this 60 years ago as she was speaking…
You have to wonder
You can only shake your head when looking at the chaotic state of US society in 2024. There is confusion in politics. There is a lack of morals and hypocrisy displayed in every race that…
Christian Times
A brief listing of Milwaukee’s oldest black churches
By Jerome D. Henderson In the final Book of the New Testament, John, the beloved disciple, wrote a prophetic word of encouragement to seven churches in what is now part of Turkey. At the time…
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American Baptist College celebrates centennial
Wisconsin churches have been blessed to support American Baptist College for at least four decades. This being the centennial year of the college, we are pleased to announce ABC Day Wisconsin will commence with a…
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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
Outcome of April referendum will either sustain or jeopardize strides MPS has made since 2020
Milwaukee Public Schools is one of more than 90 Wisconsin school districts putting referenda on the ballot this year because of the state’s continued underfunding of public schools. Milwaukee residents will vote on Tuesday, April…
Shashina Robinson of MPS is named Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year for her work with students
Shashina Robinson, an MPS school psychologist at Elm Creative Arts School and a part-time member of the district’s PBIS team, has always sought “the people connection.” “Growing up, I always liked being able to talk…
Health and Fitness
Join us during ‘Light & Unite RED Week 2024’
By RISE Drug Free MKE Quick question: Do you know what the “worst drug” is? Or if smoking traditional cigarettes is worse for you than vaping? Or if marijuana can be used as medicine? It…
Senior health and wellness: 15 tips you need to know for spring
Web Photo As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, spring is the perfect time for seniors to focus on their health and wellness. Whether you’re living independently or in a memory…
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What's Happening?
Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts first ‘Intergenerational Community Women’s Day’
More than 125 women and girls from the community joined roughly 50 members of the Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its first “Intergenerational Community Women’s Day” on Saturday, March 16,…
MKE Police and Fire Intramural Basketball program hosts championship game
Photos by Kim Robinson On Friday March 15, 2024 the Milwaukee Police and Fire Intramural Basketball championship game was played at the YMCA. The Milwaukee Fire Department’s Young Bucks (pictured above) beat the Milwaukee Police…
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Lifestyles
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…
Black leaders who are shaping history today
Black Americans have played a crucial role in helping to advance America’s business, political and cultural landscape into what it is today. And since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February as…