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January 26th, 2026

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Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote ‘like our lives depend on it’

Michelle Obama called Joe Biden a “profoundly decent man” who will “tell the truth and trust science" in her Monday night, August 17, 2020, convention speech, seeking to draw a sharp contrast between President Donald Trump and her husband’s two-term vice president. Mrs. Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote ‘like our lives depend on it’

Bronzeville Week ends with drive-in movie night

The 2020 Bronzeville Week concluded on Saturday, August 8, 2020, with a drive-in movie double feature for the whole family. The drive-in took place at Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The first feature was "The Wiz," and the second feature was "Barbershop." Prior to the start of "Barbershop" there was a community conversation … [Read more...] about Bronzeville Week ends with drive-in movie night

Despite COVID-19 a summer tradition still lives on

  Despite the pandemic closing up restaurants, some kids are still exercising their entrepreneurial skills over the summer tradition by running their own lemonade stand. This stand is run by Sakajha Smiley and her 4 year-old daughter, Royah. The mother and daughter team sold lemonade and snacks out of this stand they built together, located in front of the Lisbon … [Read more...] about Despite COVID-19 a summer tradition still lives on

Washington football team hires first Black president in NFL history

For the first time in league history, an NFL team has a Black president. On Monday, August 17, 2020, the Washington football organization welcomed Jason Wright, a 38-year-old former NFL running back, to a role "responsible for leading the organization's business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing," according to a new release from the … [Read more...] about Washington football team hires first Black president in NFL history

We are WINCONSIN!

By Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) We learned our lesson in 2016, my friends. So I challenge all of us this November to turn our proud Wisconsin into a solid blue WINCONSIN! Reflecting back to November of 2016 is painful for all of us. What we’ve endured for over three and a half years since – stuffing children in cages, glorifying white supremacists, stripping away … [Read more...] about We are WINCONSIN!

Kids Eat Right Month (Week 3)

August is celebrated as Kids Eat Right Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (“Academy”). Today, the Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners, registered dietitian nutritious, dietetic technicians, and other dietetics and nutrition professionals, and is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Week 3)

WIC and MHSI Network celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

WI Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program says: #LetsLatch August has been designated as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The national breastfeeding campaign, “WIC Breastfeeding Support: Learn Together, Grow Together" centers around a mother’s journey while considering and initiating providing breastmilk for her baby. The goal along the journey is to ensure … [Read more...] about WIC and MHSI Network celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Hiring Laborers: Concrete-Carpentry-Masonry at Horizon DBM

HIRING LABORERS: Concrete-Carpentry-Masonry Opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a 40-unit apartment building Flexible: hours 20-40 week for 1-6 months Requirements: Live in Ozaukee/Milwaukee County Household income restrictions Prior work experience How To Apply: Email: SpringHarborHiring@horizondbm.com Attend Job Fair: Virtual 8/27/2020 3 – 6 pm Call: … [Read more...] about Hiring Laborers: Concrete-Carpentry-Masonry at Horizon DBM