On Friday, August 12, 2022, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs hosted the 8th annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education in front of Pete’s Fruit Market, 2323 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Contributions of school supplies were donated at MLK Dr. and North Ave. in front of Pete’s Fruit Market. All school supply donations will go directly to a Milwaukee Public School in need. … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Sleepover for Education’ to benefit MPS
Members of WI State Legislature meet with MHSI to address public health needs
On Friday, August 12, 2022 a delegation from the Wisconsin State Legislature met with Milwaukee Health Service, Inc.’s (MHSI) President/CEO Dr. Tito Izard for a tour of the facility; and to learn about the history of Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., and the health disparities and legislative needs of the Milwaukee community. In attendance (from left) were Rep. Evan Goyke, … [Read more...] about Members of WI State Legislature meet with MHSI to address public health needs
Brewers and McCutchen tell patrons of Garfield’s 502, ‘This One’s On Me’
On Friday, August 12, 2022, The Milwaukee Brewers continued their "This One's On Me" promotion with outfielder Andrew McCutchen covering the tab for patrons at Garfield's 502, located at 502 W. Garfield Ave. While McCutchen was in the middle of the Brewers' game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Bernie Brewer, Barrelman and a virtual 'who's who' of Black Milwaukee were there in … [Read more...] about Brewers and McCutchen tell patrons of Garfield’s 502, ‘This One’s On Me’
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton appointed director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention
They're big shoes to fill as Milwaukee experiences rising violent crime, particularly gun violence, in city streets. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton of the 1st District will lead Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), after the mayor's office fired former Director Arnitta Holliman earlier this month amid ever-worsening rates of violent crime plaguing the … [Read more...] about Ald. Ashanti Hamilton appointed director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention
Canton ‘worth the wait’ for LeRoy Butler
Former Packers safety takes his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame LeRoy Butler promised to be brief and the former Packers safety was a man of his word. After a 16-year wait, Butler needed roughly five minutes on Saturday, August 6. 2022 to humor those in attendance at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, OH, and acknowledge the dozens of family, friends, teachers, coaches … [Read more...] about Canton ‘worth the wait’ for LeRoy Butler
A Better Day
For centuries black people in the USA have prayed for the so-called better day. The day when black people could be free to live and do what they pleased. This better day was supposed to have taken place in June of 1865. The better day was supposedly revamped in the 1960’s with the end of segregation. Looking back from 2022 you have to wonder if black people even know what a … [Read more...] about A Better Day
Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
Tennis legend Serena Williams announced her retirement in a Vogue article published Tuesday, August 9, 2022. “I have never liked the word ‘retirement',” Williams wrote. “Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is ‘evolution.’ I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams, who turns 41 next month, … [Read more...] about Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
MKE Fellowship Youth Open 2022
On Friday, August 12, 2022, at Currie Park Golf Course the MKE Fellowship Youth Open was held for youth 14 to 18 years old. They also sponsored a golf clinic lead by "We Black, We Golf," First Tee, Kappa League, and the PGA. … [Read more...] about MKE Fellowship Youth Open 2022
Five tips to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
Nervousness and anxiety are normal It’s that time again. As summer winds down, we find ourselves wandering along store aisles, kids in tow, clutching the new school supply lists. Are your kids excited about a new school year? Are they nervous? Do you think they might have some back-toschool anxiety? To help your child with these various emotions, it’s important to … [Read more...] about Five tips to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
This August marks the 19th anniversary of National Black Business Month, which honors black Americans’ long history of entrepreneurship, as well as black business owners’ contributions to their local communities and the United States economy. The annual observance took root when engineering entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan found himself reflecting on the challenges he’d … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally