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October 8th, 2025

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MATC students move into Westown Green Apartments in preparation for fall semester

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, nearly 200 Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) students overfilled and pushed the traditional blue carts as they moved into Westown Green, the preferred housing partner of MATC. The affordable student housing apartments are just south of MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus and adjacent to the Deer District. This is the third year that students … [Read more...] about MATC students move into Westown Green Apartments in preparation for fall semester

Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school

It sounded like a Redcat roar coming from Bay View High School, where community, state, and school leaders, cheerleaders, and mascots welcomed students back to school Monday, August 14. 2023, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) began the new year for schools on the early start calendar, which includes all high schools, 6thto 8th-grade middle schools, K-12 schools, and several … [Read more...] about Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school

Black adults’ high cardiovascular disease risk not due to race itself

Findings rebut idea that black adults’ higher risk is ‘unexplained’ or genetic Findings from a new Northwestern Medicine study rebut the idea that black individuals’ higher risk of cardiovascular disease is because of biological differences. Black adults are at significantly higher risk (1.6-2.4 times) for cardiovascular disease than white adults. The new study found … [Read more...] about Black adults’ high cardiovascular disease risk not due to race itself

This Week In Black History – August 17, 2023

August 17, 1849 – Lawyer-activist Archibald Henry Grimké, who challenged the segregation policies of President Woodrow Wilson, born. August 18, 1859 – Harriet Wilson’s Our Nig is first novel published by a black writer. August 19, 1954 – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche named undersecretary of the United Nations. August 20, 1993 – Dr. David Satcher named director of the Centers … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 17, 2023

Milwaukee Community Journal and Dr. Terrance Thomas Scholarship Fund hosts 45th annual ‘Diamonds and Discoveries’

The Milwaukee Community Journal and The Dr. Terrance Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund hosted their awards celebration “Diamonds and Discoveries,” on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Italian Conference Center. Featured were an outstanding group of citizens and community thought leaders who were recognized for their roles in building better communities. This year's honorees … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal and Dr. Terrance Thomas Scholarship Fund hosts 45th annual ‘Diamonds and Discoveries’

Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson and Zion Hill MBC celebrate his 90th birthday

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church,1825 W. Hampton Ave., welcomed family and friends to the 90th birthday celebration of Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson (upper left photo). Pictured at the birthday bash are (lower right photo, from left) cousin Ogbonna Williamson of Gary, IN; cousin Gregory Williamson of Racine, WI; Rev. Russell B. Williamson; son … [Read more...] about Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson and Zion Hill MBC celebrate his 90th birthday

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

The 9th annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education, a regular event held during Bronzeville Week, will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 and will last until 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 12. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs noted that donations for the annual event are now being accepted at various locations throughout the city. “The Sleepover for Education … [Read more...] about Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education