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October 9th, 2025

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Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic

In an ongoing effort to address mental health within Milwaukee County, officials celebrated on Friday, June 2, 2023 the latest step made toward ensuring people in the community have access to essential services. "This movement is necessary, this movement is pivotal," said Dr. Aronica V. Williams, the chief medical officer for Milwaukee Health Services Incorporated. "The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic

GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL), along with the generous donations of Enterprise Holdings, Johnson Controls, Kohler Co., and the NBA Foundation, awarded more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates scholarships and laptops at the The Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and/or … [Read more...] about GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates

‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history

Yankees pitcher said the historic performance was "a tribute" to his uncle who had died days prior to his perfect game Domingo Germán made it to the history books. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the New York Yankees star became only the 24th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to toss a perfect game — an “amazing” feat that hasn’t happened since 2012. “So … [Read more...] about ‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history

Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated 'Central Park Five' who spent seven years in prison before becoming an advocate for the wrongfully convicted, declared victory on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in a crowded Democratic primary to represent a Harlem- based seat on the New York City Council, easily defeating two sitting state lawmakers in a neighborhood that previously had a long … [Read more...] about Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat

Jackson leads dissent to Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent led a cacophony of outcry from lawmakers, civil rights groups, K-12 and higher education advocates against a historic Supreme Court decision on race. Against the backdrop of the hazy smog settled around the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, 2023, as Washington choked through a Code Red air quality alert, a different type of alarm … [Read more...] about Jackson leads dissent to Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action

Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dies at 95

Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died, Thursday, June 29, 2023, according to a Twitter post by her niece, Rev. Bernice King. “I love you and will miss you, Aunt Christine,” Rev. King wrote. She was 95, the King Center said in a news release announcing Farris’ death. Martin Luther King, III, Rev. Bernice King’s … [Read more...] about Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dies at 95

This Week In Black History – July 6, 2023

July 6, 1957 – Althea Gibson wins women’s singles title at Wimbledon, becoming first African American to win tennis’s most prestigious award. July 7, 1948 – Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. July 8, 1943 – Faye Wattleton, first African American director of Planned Parenthood, born. uly 9, 1893 – Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performs first successful … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 6, 2023

NNH presents ‘Celebrate Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’s Culture Jazz & Blues’ summer concert

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. presented "Celebrate Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’s Culture Jazz & Blues Summer Concert" at Bernice and Clinton Rose Park. Featured artists included spoken word poet Ajamou Butler; Torrence & Company; IP Live; and Shonn Hinton & The Experience. The concert was hosted by WNOV’s Sharon “The Gospel Angel” … [Read more...] about NNH presents ‘Celebrate Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’s Culture Jazz & Blues’ summer concert