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January 16th, 2026

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Celebrate summer fun at inaugural Family Day of Play

A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits! Families are invited to enjoy more than 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win amazing prizes. As you … [Read more...] about Celebrate summer fun at inaugural Family Day of Play

This Week In Black History – April 24, 2025

April 24, 1944 – United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was founded and incorporated. April 25, 1918 – Ella Fitzgerald, “First Lady of Song”, was born. April 26, 1888 – Sarah Boone patented the ironing board. April 27, 1968 – Vincent Porter became the first African American certified in plastic surgery. April 28, 1839 – Joseph Cinque led a mutiny aboard the slave ship … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 24, 2025

NORI hosts first-ever ‘Youth Awards’ to celebrate 30th anniversary

Nellie’s Outreach Resource Initiative, Inc. (NORI), celebrated its 30th Anniversary with the 2025 NORI Youth Awards, held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. This event marked the 89th birthday of Nellie Weddle, founder and executive director, and spotlighted exceptional young people, youth organizations, and businesses making a … [Read more...] about NORI hosts first-ever ‘Youth Awards’ to celebrate 30th anniversary

CDC can’t help MPS and Milwaukee Health Department with lead crisis

The CDC is blaming the loss of its lead experts because of mass firings from last week across federal health agencies. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied a request from Milwaukee's public health department for helping to manage lead hazards in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The city of Milwaukee Health Department requested the … [Read more...] about CDC can’t help MPS and Milwaukee Health Department with lead crisis

Milwaukee adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to combat reckless driving

The plan looks to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2037 Reckless driving is one of Milwaukee's most pressing challenges. It affects every part of the city and has impacted too many residents. A new plan hopes to change that and turn the problem around. “This is a collective effort to get this right,” said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to combat reckless driving

Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches

Meet student-athletes Joey Goetter and Shevez Johnson. Shevez plays football, basketball, and runs track at North Division High School, home of the Blue Devils. “If I were not an athlete, what would I do?” He thinks about this for a minute—a life without sports. “I would work until I became an athlete. My work ethic is sick.” Joey, a Rufus King International … [Read more...] about Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches

Seven great ways to improve blood circulation

When you’re living with type 2 diabetes, poor circulation can be a genuine concern. If you don’t keep the blood flowing well throughout your body, there may be serious consequences such as chronic pain in your extremities and irreversible nerve damage. It’s also not uncommon for doctors to recommend amputations for those whose poor circulation has caused significant issues. … [Read more...] about Seven great ways to improve blood circulation

Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it

By Dr. Willie Allen I received my first taste of violence as a child in St. Louis, when I was dragged into the street to fight with another child that I did not know. From that time on, I always wondered why children (and adults) would resort to violence. Eventually I asked some of my cousins what I should do when challenged to settle a dispute with violence. The … [Read more...] about Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it

This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025

April 17, 1983 – Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Color Purple. April 18, 1864 – More than 200 black Union troops massacred by Confederate forces at Ft. Pillow, TN. April 19, 1972 – Stationed in Germany, Major Gen. Frederic E. Davidson became the first black to lead a U.S. Army division. April 20, 1894 – Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, pioneering food … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025