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January 17th, 2026

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MLK Scholarships Milwaukee presents scholarships and award in special service

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, MLK Scholarships Milwaukee held its 49th annual scholarship award service at Hephatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust St. This year's essay theme was “You can kill the dreamer but you can’t kill the dream.” Congregation members, families and friends from 7 churches and 15 student candidates attended the award service and heard the winning essays. … [Read more...] about MLK Scholarships Milwaukee presents scholarships and award in special service

Milwaukee Brewers remembers the Braves’ Felix Mantilla

Felix Mantilla, one of the few surviving members of Milwaukee’s only World Series championship, himself a champion of youth baseball in the city, died on Friday, January 10, 2025. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Felix Mantilla, an iconic figure in Milwaukee who was an inspiration to all of us in the Milwaukee baseball community,” the Brewers said in a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers remembers the Braves’ Felix Mantilla

Linda Bishop celebrates 70th birthday

Linda Bishop celebrated her 70th birthday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Milwaukee. The party was an unforgettable celebration, filled with love and joy, thanks to the wonderful “friends” and family who gathered to mark this special milestone. The food was a highlight, with a delightful spread that satisfied everyone’s tastebuds and kept the laughter flowing. The DJ brought back … [Read more...] about Linda Bishop celebrates 70th birthday

Wisconsin Gov. Evers warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ on federal aid freeze

Wisconsin is receiving $28.2-billion in federal assistance within the current two-year budget, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau; roughly 61 percent of that goes to the Department of Health Services. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump administration Tuesday, January 28, 2025 to delay implementing a sweeping pause on federal aid, warning of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Evers warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ on federal aid freeze

Quick pick-me-up: MATC’s new convenience store stocks goodies and necessities

College opens a new store on the third floor of the Student Center to better serve students Need something sweet to eat? Need a salty snack to tide you over? Need something to fill your stomach while you fill your brain? You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at a new convenience store located on the third floor of the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) … [Read more...] about Quick pick-me-up: MATC’s new convenience store stocks goodies and necessities

New research: Black people have a HIGHER risk of getting MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that targets the central nervous system, causing all sorts of neurological conditions that may worsen over time. And for the longest time, it wasn’t an issue. Well, that is to say, many people thought it wasn’t an issue, because, for many people in the Black community, MS was strictly a “white” disease. But now … [Read more...] about New research: Black people have a HIGHER risk of getting MS

This Week In Black History – January 30, 2025

January 30, 1979 – Franklin Thomas named president of Ford Foundation. January 31, 1986 – August Wilson’s Fences, starring the late James Earl Jones, opened at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. February 1, 1902 – Playwright, poet, author Langston Hughes was born February 2, 1807 – Congress banned foreign slave trade. February 3, 1956 – Autherine Lucy enrolled as the … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – January 30, 2025

Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county

Announcement will be made at Washington Park, highlighting many age-friendly assets AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Milwaukee County has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. More than a dozen Wisconsin cities are already working on initiatives to make their communities more livable for all ages, but Milwaukee is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county