On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Building Unity, Souls to the Polls, MICAH, Voces de la Frontera, Solomon Outreach Urban Learning Sessions (SOULS), the NAACP – Milwaukee Branch, and Our Wisconsin Revolution hosted a “Get Out the Vote” rally at the intersection of North Ninth Street and West North Avenue during the afternoon of the spring election. A similar rally was held on the … [Read more...] about ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally held on Election Day
DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50
DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, died on April 9, 2021, his family announced in a statement. He was 50. "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days," family's … [Read more...] about DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50
Tishaura Jones elected St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Tishaura Jones on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, was elected mayor of St. Louis and will become the city's first Black woman to hold that office after running on a progressive platform and a promise to reform and revitalize the city. Jones, the city's treasurer, beat Alderwoman Cara Spencer by 2,280 votes, according to the final unofficial election results posted online by the … [Read more...] about Tishaura Jones elected St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Kristen Johnson praised Reggie Moore, director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention during a virtual press conference on Monday, April 12, 2021 at which it was announced that Moore would be leaving the position at the end of the month. The Office of Violence Prevention is part of the Health Department in the City of … [Read more...] about Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are very likely to suffer from serious health and legal consequences according to … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
The History of Our First African American Mayors
By Tann vom Hove, Senior Fellow, City Mayors Research* Black Americans have become instrumental in US local government December 2020: It is thought that America’s first elected black mayors were Pierre Caliste Landry from Donaldsonville in southern Louisiana and Stephen Swails from Kingstree, South Carolina. Both men were elected in 1868, the year the 14th amendment … [Read more...] about The History of Our First African American Mayors
Evanston adds to a string of wins for reparations
The movement toward reparations for slavery received a significant boost on March 22, 2021 when an 8-1 majority of alderman in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois approved the first expenditures in a municipal reparations program designed to compensate Black residents for discriminatory housing practices. The reparations program in Evanston has been in the planning … [Read more...] about Evanston adds to a string of wins for reparations
Milwaukee Recreation presents first-ever Family Drive-In Movie Day
This spring, Milwaukee Recreation will host the first ever Family Drive-In Movie Day. Three (3) family-friendly movies will be played throughout the course of the day at Milwaukee Public Schools Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.). Admission is $20 per vehicle, per movie. The event will take place on Saturday, May 15 (rain date May 22). Physical distancing measures … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation presents first-ever Family Drive-In Movie Day
Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
City grant money to be used for marketing campaigns, murals and community events The City of Milwaukee will be distributing a total of $102,000 to 18 community groups to reduce reckless driving. These grants aim to reduce reckless driving behavior and decrease the number of traffic crashes by creating safer streets, fostering community involvement, and building awareness … [Read more...] about Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
You can’t pour from an empty cup
By Kathy Gaillard freelance contributor Many of us have had to adjust to a ‘new normal’ whether learning to work from home, tutoring our children, or using technology platforms to ‘meet’ virtually. Some of us have also had to juggle our schedules AND those of our children or other loved ones. The coronavirus has stretched us in ways we never imagined. With vaccines now … [Read more...] about You can’t pour from an empty cup