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Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, The Milwaukee Brewers and Associated Bank partnered with The Hop to bring awareness and education of the storied history of the Negro Leagues and their impact, and to celebrate the Milwaukee Bears, the city's Negro National League team that operated during the 1923 season. The collaboration is in support of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., dies of COVID-19 at 49
As co-founder of the Joseph Project, Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., helped others find good jobs, transportation and training. Pastor Smith, 49, died April 27, from complications of COVID-19. “Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin lost a great man today as Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ,” the Republican Party of Wisconsin said in a statement … [Read more...] about Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., dies of COVID-19 at 49
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
Despite the widespread use of vaccines and the city beginning to return to a state of (somewhat) normalcy, there are still many families in need of help as they have yet to return to jobs and are still on assistance. On Friday, May 21, 2021, in an effort to help those in need this Memorial Day, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), partnered with City Serve International, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
This month this column is promoting diversity and holidays. We began this month bringing awareness to the Catholic Feast of Saints Philip and James and in Weeks 2 and 3 we honored Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. This final week of this series, we will look at the U.S. federal holiday, Memorial Day as well as the Jewish holiday, Shavuot. Memorial … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center—A Hidden Gem
By Kathy Gaillard, freelance contributor Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is an independent, locally supported partner of the National Audubon Society. Located at 1111 East Brown Deer Road, it is one of the most visited attractions in Milwaukee. With reasonable admission prices, engaging and interactive programs for children and adults, meeting rental space, and pristine … [Read more...] about Schlitz Audubon Nature Center—A Hidden Gem
My journey as a foster parent
By Akilah Adams After I hung up the phone with the agency, a million questions flooded my mind at once. What if I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I was? Where was the new pack of toothbrushes? Did I just accept placement of two children at the same time? Where did I put the box of stuffed animals? My name is Akilah Adams and I am a single mother. I have a daughter, … [Read more...] about My journey as a foster parent
Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH) hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th Street, to announce this year's Juneteenth Day activities. NNH Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., (right photo) announced that this year's theme will be, "History and Heritage meets Legacy and Promise," honoring the 50th Anniversary of Juneteenth Day. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Health equity—meeting the community where they are
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Lately we are hearing a lot about health equity, but there are some misconceptions about what it is and who it affects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health equity occurs when every person “attains his or her full health potential” and no one is … [Read more...] about Health equity—meeting the community where they are