The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, paving the way for the 83-year-old to be released from prison after serving more than two years of a three- to ten-year sentence. Cosby was released from jail on the same day his conviction was overturned. The court said that a promise a previous prosecutor had made … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby’s prison sentence overturned
Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Raymond Pirtle, Jr., and Daricia Mia DeMarr celebrated the upcoming birth of their first child (a son) due on September 30, 2021, with a baby shower at the Rooftop Room at the Hotel Metro. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA but came home to celebrate with family and friends. The prayer was done by Regina Wanzo, music was provided by Jimmie … [Read more...] about Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
Declaration of Independence – Week 2
“A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” - Ecclesiastes 3:6 Did you know on July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music? A year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence – Week 2
Recipients of the WGLB Scholarship Joel J Kinlow Foundation 2021
Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, an appreciation dinner was held at the Masonic Lodge, 4315 N. 92nd Street, in honor of Elder Jesse Reed for all life accomplishments. Elder Reed was known as "Jesse the Butcher," because he was in the grocery business for 20 years. He then started Reed's Used Furniture Store, 4909 West Custer Street in 1995 and still runs it to this day. Elder Reed … [Read more...] about Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
Congratulations Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council 2021 High School Graduates
The History of the Black Family Reunion and how to plan one
African American family reunions date back to Emancipation. Former slaves would place “Information Wanted” advertisements in newspapers in search of family. The Great Migration, between 1915-1940, of nearly four million African Americans from the South to the North, would greatly inspire family reunions. During these gatherings, extended family was significant, as families were … [Read more...] about The History of the Black Family Reunion and how to plan one
Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Luverta Bryant celebrated her 90th birthday on the Milwaukee Voyager Cruise Line on Lake Michigan. Helping her celebrate her 90 years was a live band, five generations of family and her dearest friends. As a special surprise Luverta received a proclamation from the City of Milwaukee Common Council to mark the momentous occasion. Pictured at the party … [Read more...] about Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 after school, the Kappa League members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc assisted the Sherman Park committee on reckless driving and the Grasslyn Manor residents to get the signs out for reckless driving around the city. They stapled more than 500 signs to be passed out to the community. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey has formed the Sherman Park … [Read more...] about Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
