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John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, AL, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80. "It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John … [Read more...] about John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
Civil rights leader Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian has died at age 95, his daughter Kira Vivian told CNN. Vivian passed away at his Atlanta home of natural causes Friday, July 17, 2020. "He was the sweetest man," Kira Vivian said. "He was so loving. What a loving dad. He was the best father throughout my entire life." Vivian participated in the Freedom Rides and … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
African American Art Collectors featured at Cedarburg Art Museum
The Cedarburg Art Museum exhibition "Eye of the Beholder: African Americans Collecting Art," which runs from May 20 through September 27, 2020, celebrates art with African American collectors predominantly living in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. The exhibition was conceived by the museum’s board president Blaine Gibson and curated by Milwaukee arts advocate and artist Evelyn … [Read more...] about African American Art Collectors featured at Cedarburg Art Museum
Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We’re weeks away from Wisconsin’s August 11th Primary, and so many of you have asked me how to make your voice heard in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as infection rates spike in Wisconsin and states across the country. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, Donald J. Trump and Republicans across Wisconsin and the nation are scheming to make … [Read more...] about Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
Image is everything
You have heard the saying, “Image is everything.” In the USA this is especially true if you are African American. I have stated before that past negative stereotypes placed on African Americans have become their reality 2020. The nappy headed pickaninny image from Jim Crow has become the model for the African American male. The lustful, low moral, street walker has become the … [Read more...] about Image is everything
Declaration of Independence (Week 3)
The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the final version of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring the American colonies’ official independence from Great Britain. Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870 and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across our nation mark this as … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence (Week 3)
John Lewis marches on: The Congressman’s visit to Marquette
By Wyatt Massey with intro by William S. Gooden During his long and illustrious career, Representative John Lewis has received many prestigious awards for his work as a civil right leader and a U.S. Congressman. But one very special award in August 2014 brought the distinguished icon to Milwaukee, to welcome the class of 2018, received an honorary doctorate degree, and talk … [Read more...] about John Lewis marches on: The Congressman’s visit to Marquette
Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) phased-in reopening recommendation for the 2020-21 school year was unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The Board, in a 7-2 vote, also approved to maintain the early and traditional start calendars for the school year. The phased-in approach includes, Phase 1-full remote learning, Phase 2-hybird learning, and Phase … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors