Heisman Trophy legend and former Detroit Lion pro football star Billy Sims, founder of Billy Sims BBQ, celebrated the restaurant’s first year in Wisconsin. Sims operates a family casual style restaurant at 1442 W. Washington St., West Bend, Wisconsin. Now in its 15th year, Billy Sims BBQ franchise chain ranks as the third largest black-owned barbecue chain in the U.S., … [Read more...] about Billy Sims BBQ celebrates first anniversary in West Bend
Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts from the governor’s … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., an evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, dead at 66
Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., a prominent pastor and evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, has reportedly passed away. According to a statement from Bishop Jackson’s church, via Religion News, the 66-year-old passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. “It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that our beloved Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr., has transitioned to be with the Lord … [Read more...] about Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., an evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, dead at 66
Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Kamala Harris, who on Saturday, November 8, 2020 became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it. The California senator's history-making win also represents the millions of women in the demographics -- often overlooked, … [Read more...] about Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Favorite family recipes (Week 2)
When I asked my family to share their favorite recipe for sharing with my readers, one-by-one they each shared the enthralling details of their favorite dishes. This week, I am sharing my Sista’s mouth-watering cheese bars and I threw in one of my flavorful lentil soups that I default to during Wisconsin’s frigid winters. Shawn’s Cheese Bars Ingredients: 2 cans – … [Read more...] about Favorite family recipes (Week 2)
Let’s restore the soul of our nation together
By; Congresswoman Gwen Moore I can’t mask my feelings on this historic moment in our nation’s history! I am so thrilled that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election – that they won the most consequential election the United States of America has ever faced. The American people had their say and this election was conducted fairly and with transparency, despite what … [Read more...] about Let’s restore the soul of our nation together
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates Halloween at Auer Avenue Elementary School
On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) helped the students of Auer Avenue Elementary School, 2319 W. Auer Ave., celebrate Halloween in a safe way. Students were greeted by school Principal Dr. Zanetta Walker; her staff; MUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall; and MUL volunteers dressed for a "Halloween Munch & Learn" during a drive-through … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates Halloween at Auer Avenue Elementary School
Spare a special moment for Black veterans
A recurring theme of movies made during World War II is servicemen risking their lives for their platoon buddies, invariably a New Yorker (sometimes Jewish), a Southerner, a Midwesterner, a Californian, someone of Eastern European background, an Italian-American and an Irish-American. In the movie’s standard setup, we learn their motivation: a brother/ friend lost at Pearl … [Read more...] about Spare a special moment for Black veterans
Remembering Shirley Chisholm: the first Black woman to run for U.S. President from the Democratic party
We are standing on the shoulders of giants! With the recent historic win of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the first African American, South Asian woman to become Vice President, we think it’s important to honor those who came before us. One of the most important and pivotal Black political figures of our time was Shirley Anita Chisholm. According to the U.S. House … [Read more...] about Remembering Shirley Chisholm: the first Black woman to run for U.S. President from the Democratic party
MASK UP: Protect yourself and others by “Masking Up” properly
By Sandra Millon Underwood PhD, RN, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing By now we’ve all gotten the message that wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic is important, but it’s also important to ‘mask up’ correctly so that you are properly protected and you are protecting those around you. While scientists and the medical community continue to learn … [Read more...] about MASK UP: Protect yourself and others by “Masking Up” properly