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March 9th, 2026

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I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

You are invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meeting The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Involvement Meeting regarding the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor Study from 70th Street to 16th Street. The open-house style meeting will have the same information on both nights - stop in when it is convenient for you. June 14, … [Read more...] about I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

This Week In Black History

May 26, 1961 – Marvin Cook named ambassador to Niger Republic; first black envoy named by Kennedy Administration to an African nation. May 27, 1919 – Madame C.J. Walker, cosmetics manufacturer and first black female millionaire, died. May 28, 1948 – National Party wins whites-only election in South Africa and begins to institute policy of apartheid. May 29, 1901 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards

North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSC), hosted their 45th Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212. NCSC is a community service organization with a focus on providing scholarships each year to talented young women graduating from Milwaukee Public Schools. The guest speaker this year … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards

Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic

On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron … [Read more...] about Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic

The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’

The women of the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their 4th annual AKA Day at the Derby. Held on May 7, 2022, at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the guests displayed their flower dresses, fancy fascinators, and debonair bow ties. In addition, the guests viewed … [Read more...] about The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’

Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted the school's first annual "Brain Game." The Brain Game is a compendium of scientific information learned during the current school year. Participants were assisted by the vehicle of critical thinking, and introspection of their own personal intellect that they bring to the table as scholars. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’

Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022 as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism. The gunman was identified during his arraignment as Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, NY. That name that matches the name given in a 180-page manifesto that surfaced online shortly after the attack and … [Read more...] about Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism