On Friday, August 3, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted African American Heritage Night, presented by Aurora Health Care® at Miller Park when they took on the Colorado Rockies. The team honored the rich history of the Negro Leagues and its profound impact on the game of baseball as we know it today. As part of a special pre-game ceremony, the Brewers recognized Warren … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘African American Heritage Night’
Long-time Milwaukee community and religious leader, Betty Nabors, passes
Mrs. Betty Jane Logan Nabors, a longtime educator and religious leader in the Milwaukee community, peacefully passed away in St. Louis, MO on August 2, 2018. Born on September 20, 1940, and reared in Richmond Heights, MO, Mrs. Nabors earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a minor in music, and a master of arts degree in special education from college … [Read more...] about Long-time Milwaukee community and religious leader, Betty Nabors, passes
Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
Thursday, August 2, 2018, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs along with Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and many other supporters, kicked off a week -long celebration of African American art and culture here in Milwaukee with the celebration of the '6th Annual Bronzeville Week,' August 4, 2018 and running until August 11, 2018. The week long festivities began on August 4 with the '3rd … [Read more...] about Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
On Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrated its 42nd Anniversary at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. As part of their 42nd year, Milwaukee Community Journal publisher Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo dedicated this year as the 'Year of the Child.' Along with a year-long series of articles published in their newspaper, Community Journal … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
On Saturday, August 4, 2018, State Representative Evan Goyke and his wife, Gaby hosted a Campaign Rally and Cookout in the backyard of their home in the 18th district. Evan was joined by numerous supporters, family and neighbors to raise funds and start their "get-out-the-vote" push for the critical primary election, which is on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Pictured at the … [Read more...] about Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
Childhoods ended by guns
Child Watch By: Marian Wright Edelman President of the Children's Defense Fund On July 16, 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson was shot and killed in front of her Washington, DC home trying to buy ice cream. Makiyah was a rising fifth grader who loved basketball, football, art, and puzzles. She had just opened her front door on her way to the ice cream truck in the courtyard when … [Read more...] about Childhoods ended by guns
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month this column is highlighting a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church (Milwaukee). Their emphasis was Titus 2 Mentoring and Bridging the Generational Gap. This week, tips will be provided for the Older Woman (mentor) and then to the Younger Woman (mentee) on ways to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)
Why I deserve your vote to be the next Sheriff of Milwaukee County
By Earnell Lucas We need a new vision for public safety in our county. For the past sixteen years, we have witnessed a failed model of leadership in our Sheriff ’s Office, one that places the self-interest of individual politicians above the best interests of the people. Meanwhile, patrols have been cut from our highways and from our parks, and conditions in the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Why I deserve your vote to be the next Sheriff of Milwaukee County
MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on Thursday, August 2, 2018, that Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $3,308,665 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. The MPS grant is one of 81 grants to schools and school districts throughout Wisconsin. “The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for … [Read more...] about MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding
How to deal with four common pregnancy complications
By: Brooklyn White Being pregnant is a magical, glorious time for many women. You get to spend nearly a year bonding with yourself and your unborn child. Truthfully speaking though, not everyone has a flawless experience with pregnancy. When I went in for my first OBGYN appointment as an expectant mother, I was told that there was a cyst on my umbilical cord and that I … [Read more...] about How to deal with four common pregnancy complications