Colin Powell, the retired four-star general who became the country's first black Secretary of State and chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, died Monday, October 18, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement on Facebook. Powell, 84, was fully vaccinated from COVID-19, his family said, and had been treated at Walter Reed National Medical … [Read more...] about Colin Powell, first black US Secretary of State, dies of COVID-19 complications amid cancer battle
Track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to visit Carthage College
On October 14-17, 2021, three-time Olympic gold medalist and international humanitarian Jackie Joyner-Kersee visited Carthage College during Homecoming and Family Weekend. While on campus Joyner-Kersee met with several student groups over the span of two days. She also visited with middle school students from the YMCA Teen Achievers program, where Cameron Swallow, wife of … [Read more...] about Track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to visit Carthage College
Antioch M.B.C. celebrates 75th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, October 17, 2021 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted its 75th church anniversary at the church, 2033 W. Congress Ave. The theme for the anniversary was "Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church," (Matthew 16:18) and was hosted by Antioch pastor Rev. Victor Manns and First Lady Lisa Manns. The church was founded on October 8, 1946 by the late Reverend Dr. Louis … [Read more...] about Antioch M.B.C. celebrates 75th Church Anniversary
NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the Center for Veterans Issues and the National Association for Black Veterans hosted a luncheon to honor the services and sacrifice of Latino Veterans at the Center for Veterans Issues Building at 3500 West Wisconsin Ave. Pictured are (back row, from left) member Oscar Castaneda; NABVets National Claims Officer Calvin Shields; NABVets Retired Vice … [Read more...] about NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event
African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's African Diaspora Council (ADC), an affinity resource group comprised of faculty and staff at UWM, presented two car-loads of school supplies they had collected for area students. The students who attend these schools often do so without the basic tools necessary for learning, like pencils and paper. Last year … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need
PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
The PNC Foundation is awarding a $600,000 grant to support the launch of the Black Business Boost Fund, an ecosystem designed to increase opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee. The program will include direct equity investments, technical assistance, credit recovery, incubation, access to co-working space, working … [Read more...] about PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
October Awareness Month (Week 3)
Indigenous People’s Day October 11, 2021 According to Wikipedia(1), Indigenous People’s Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. “The movement to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day or Native American Day has gained momentum and spread to states, cities and towns across the United … [Read more...] about October Awareness Month (Week 3)
MPS offers $100 incentive for students who vaccinate against COVID-19
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of MPS students, staff, and families, Milwaukee Public schools is offering a $100 incentive for each student who becomes fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1, 2021. The district is providing information about eligibility, receiving the vaccine, and applying for the incentive on the Student COVID-19 … [Read more...] about MPS offers $100 incentive for students who vaccinate against COVID-19
Top five ways to help bully-proof your child
Did you know that 25 percent of public schools report that bullying among kids happens on a daily or weekly basis? And that 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied in the past year? The good news is that because bullying has made national headlines, schools and communities (and even celebrities) are taking a strong stand against bullying. You can do your part at … [Read more...] about Top five ways to help bully-proof your child
Nine ways to look and feel more awake every morning with no coffee!
By: Elizabeth Overstreet I’m exhausted, and many of my family and friends echo the same sentiments. Trying to stay ‘on’ 24-7 can be exhausting and dang near impossible. We are hyper- connected with technology from the time we rise until we go to sleep, ironically making disconnecting even more challenging. All of this information flow and connectivity makes it tough to … [Read more...] about Nine ways to look and feel more awake every morning with no coffee!