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October 7th, 2025

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Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines

Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccinations. It’s also a great time to schedule a physical exam required for participation in sports. All Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) schools begin Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Make sure your child goes … [Read more...] about Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines

Joshua Glover and Wisconsin’s ties to the founding of the Republican Party

By Gerard Randallformer 2024 Republican Host Committee Secretary The United States Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act on September 18, 1850. The act mandated that escaped slaves be returned to their masters, and that any officials as well as regular citizens in northern states, must comply with the law. The act energized those opposed to slavery to all the more … [Read more...] about Joshua Glover and Wisconsin’s ties to the founding of the Republican Party

This Week In Black History – July 11, 2024

July 11, 1905 – W.E.B. DuBois and William Monroe Trotter organized the Niagara Movement, which demanded abolition of all race distinctions. July 12, 1949 – Frederick M. Jones patented air-conditioning unit used in food transportation vehicles. July 13, 1965 – Thurgood Marshall became first African American appointed U.S. Solicitor General. July 14, 1955 – The George … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 11, 2024

Fellowship Open celebrates with Brewers and Bucks citywide

The Fellowship Open, one of the nation’s premiere corporate and community charity golf events for 24 consecutive years, announced its 2024 Legends Honorees – Milwaukee Brewers Associate Manager Rickie Weeks, and Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Vin Baker. Weeks was honored during the Brewers home stand at American Family Field on Monday, June 24, 2024. The popular and … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open celebrates with Brewers and Bucks citywide

Versiti on King presents: ‘Remember Who You Are’ luncheon

Versiti on King (VOK) invited the public to discover and celebrate their African ancestry at the "Remember Who You Are" luncheon on May 31, 2024. The luncheon was hosted by Shannon Sims, reporter and lead anchor for TMJ4 News, Versiti welcomed keynote speaker Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder and president of African Ancestry, Inc. African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing … [Read more...] about Versiti on King presents: ‘Remember Who You Are’ luncheon

2024 Fourth of July fireworks and parades in Milwaukee and beyond

It's hard to believe, but Independence Day celebrations are here. Here is a list of where to go. Fireworks: July 4 Brookfield: 9:17 p.m., Mitchell Park Brown Deer: 9:30 p.m., Village Park Butler: Dusk (about 9 p.m.), Frontier Park Cedarburg: Dusk, Adlai Horn Park Columbus: Dusk, Fireman's Park (Rain date is July 5) Cudahy: 9:15 p.m., Sheridan Park Glendale: 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about 2024 Fourth of July fireworks and parades in Milwaukee and beyond

‘We are better than this’: City leaders condemn string of Milwaukee shootings

Fifteen people were shot in 48 hours, according to police officials City leaders, in a show of unity, gathered for a news conference Thursday, June 27, 2024 condemning a violent string of shootings in Milwaukee. In 48 hours, there were 15 people shot. One adult died, and three of the victims were under the age of 10. On Thursday morning, a 1-year-old was shot in a … [Read more...] about ‘We are better than this’: City leaders condemn string of Milwaukee shootings

Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?

Source: The Huston Defender.com Asked to deliver remarks about the 4th of July to residents of his hometown, Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass didn’t mince words. On July 5, 1852, during that 76th anniversary of all things red, white and blue, Douglass made plain his answer to the question, “Should blacks celebrate America’s independence,” saying: \“What, to the … [Read more...] about Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?

For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists

What’s a good way to keep children busy over the summer? Reading. Sharing books together as a family or curling up with an exciting story can help keep reading skills and vocabulary sharp over the summer. Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. Summer slide is a … [Read more...] about For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists