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Northcott Neighborhood House kicks off 52nd Annual Juneteenth with“I Am Juneteenth” press conference

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH) Executive Director Tony Kearney and the Juneteenth Planning Committee hosted the "I Am Juneteenth" celebration kickoff press conference at Northcott, 2460 N 6th St. NNH Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr. announced all of the Juneteenth festivities. Kearney said, “This year our theme is 'I AM JUNETEENTH,' … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House kicks off 52nd Annual Juneteenth with“I Am Juneteenth” press conference

Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrated her 104th birthday with family, friends and church family at St. Matthew CME. Church, 7500 N 76th St. Born on May 16, 1919 in St. Joseph, LA to Louise Winn-Bradley and Alfred Bradley, Sr., on a 60-acre farm owned by her father, the first African American to own his farm outright in the parish. Ruth would cook … [Read more...] about Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday

Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, The Spann Foundation formerly the Rev. James W. Spann, II Foundation, celebrated its 20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Ceremony with an 'all white attire' brunch at the Holiday Inn- Milwaukee Riverfront, 4700 N. Port Washington Road. At this year's scholarship awards eight students were awarded a $1000.00 Scholarship. The keynote speaker was the … [Read more...] about Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosts first-ever scholarship awards

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (PBSF) Delta XI Sigma Chapter hosted its first-ever 2023 College Scholarship presentation at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. The keynote speaker for this event was Milwaukee Chief of Police Dr. Jeffrey B. Norman. This year's recipients are (lower left photo, from left) are Russell … [Read more...] about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosts first-ever scholarship awards

MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

Congratulations to all Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) valedictorians and salutatorians. As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their class. Please join us in congratulating all our valedictorians and salutatorians. MPS Class … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

More than 100 MPS students earn NAFTrack Certification

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is celebrating more than 100 students who have earned national NAFTrack Certification! Students were honored at an event on April 25, 2023, at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to recognize their hard work and commitment. Through the NAF (National Academy Foundation) program, students select an academy offered at their school and take … [Read more...] about More than 100 MPS students earn NAFTrack Certification

Five questions you should be asking if you have prostate cancer

The healthcare system has failed the black community. It doesn’t give African Americans the right tools or advice to deal with chronic diseases. When it comes to fatal illnesses, like prostate cancer, black men are more than likely to die from it due to a lack of resources from the healthcare system. According to research, “One in six black men will develop prostate cancer … [Read more...] about Five questions you should be asking if you have prostate cancer

What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?

If you’re one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check. Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits. The new study wasn’t designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers … [Read more...] about What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?