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Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program

On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Wisconsin Memorial Park hosted their 2nd Annual Black History Month program coordinated by Michelle Russell-Hoppert (pictured, third from left), Family Service Counselor for Wisconsin Memorial Park. She is pictured with Reverend McCrory of St. Luke Emmanuel, members of the St. Luke Emmanuel Church Choir, Kingdom Kidz Care Academy, Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program

Communities making a difference – a town hall meeting

The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is hosting the "Communities Making a Difference" Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This free and open event will feature a panel discussion with local and state elected officials as well as local service agencies. There … [Read more...] about Communities making a difference – a town hall meeting

Why I write

“Man, who are you writing these articles for? People are happy and African Americans don’t want to hear what you are talking about.” This question and statement has been put to me several times over the past decades or so in some form or fashion. This usually happens after someone has read an article or when I did the television show Being Frank with Frank after watching the … [Read more...] about Why I write

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School presents 25th Annual African American Male and Female Teach-In

On Friday, February 21, 2020, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School hosted their annual celebration of "25+ Years of African American Male and Female Teach-In," at the school, 3256 N. 3rd Street. This year's program was called,"It Still Takes a Village," and spoke to the need of the Milwaukee community and this nation to begin nurturing a generation of youth to be prepared for … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School presents 25th Annual African American Male and Female Teach-In

‘Disney’s The Lion King’ cast members to host wellness workshop for MPS students

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Sean Aaron Carmon (right photo, right), cast member from "Disney's The Lion King" visited Milwaukee Public Schools' Engleburg Public School, 5100 N. 91st Street. The visit was part of "The Lion King's Get Up and Go Workshop," which promotes fun ways that kids can lead healthier lifestyles though dance, inspired by the show's Tony Award-winning … [Read more...] about ‘Disney’s The Lion King’ cast members to host wellness workshop for MPS students

Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 1)

Each March, Women's History Month recognizes the ground-breaking achievements of women and women of color. Kaia Shivers, a liberal studies professor at New York University, helped Insider.com select a list of 20 female innovators and leaders who are making history and setting records. From entertainers to philanthropists, here are black women who will change the world … [Read more...] about Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 1)

Milwaukee Recreation hosts 17th Annual Father/Daughter Dance

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, and The Social Development Commission hosted the 17th Annual Daddy/ Daughter Dance at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. This year's dance hosted more than 1,000 fathers with their daughters, dressed in their best attire. The evening began with a dinner, followed by the dance … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation hosts 17th Annual Father/Daughter Dance