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January 24th, 2026

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Bezelee Martin, founder of Lena’s Food Store, passes at age 88

Entrepreneur Bezelee Martin, the co-founder of the former Lena’s Food Market chain in Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Bezelee Martin was 88 years old. Born on September 29, 1932 in Dumas, Arkansas, he was named by an aunt who found the name in the Bible. Martin was mainly raised by his mother, Ruthie, in the prosperous all- Black … [Read more...] about Bezelee Martin, founder of Lena’s Food Store, passes at age 88

Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game

On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers honored decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, as they played the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the day, Brewers Buddies welcomed the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and its director, former Negro Leagues player James Beckum, as guests for the game. Former … [Read more...] about Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game

Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86

Robert "Bob" Moses, who worked on the frontlines of the civil rights movement as an advocate for Black voters in Mississippi in the 1960s, and later launched a national organization devoted to teaching math to promote a more equitable world, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Hollywood, FL at the age of 86, the New York Times reported. Maisha Moses, his daughter, … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86

Back To School — COVID-19 and Vaccinations

By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing After more than a year of virtual or hybrid learning, many school districts are preparing for students to return to the classroom. Ahead of this, the COVID-19 delta variant that is highly contagious, continues to spread causing some concern particularly since children under 12 have not been … [Read more...] about Back To School — COVID-19 and Vaccinations

Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson

HistoryMaker, Top 100 Women Influencer to Receive National Civic Leader Award The Fellowship Open recently announced corporate trailblazer, entrepreneurial industry leader, and PGA REACH Trustee Dee M. Robinson will be recognized as the 2021 Fellowship Open National Civic Leader. Robinson will receive her award during Fellowship Open weekend activities, August 19-22, … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson