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January 19th, 2026

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Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case

Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, August 14, 2023, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second this month to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote. The 97-page indictment details dozens of acts by Trump and … [Read more...] about Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case

Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open provides mentorships and engagement as well as golf

On Friday August 11, 2023, Currie Park golf course was the site of the Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open, a free golf clinic and competition event for Milwaukee County youth ages 12 to 18. This annual event brings together young people from throughout Milwaukee County to introduce them to the game of golf while providing mentorship and engagement opportunities for several … [Read more...] about Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open provides mentorships and engagement as well as golf

Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts outdoor breakfast

Approximately 90 members and guests of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) #8 networked, enjoyed a free outdoor breakfast and heard presentations from various speakers, including Executive Director Ray Hill, who introduced a new “Pride and Promise” BID #8 campaign during the Bronzeville Week Business Breakfast August 9, 2023 held at 1916 N. Dr. Martin … [Read more...] about Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts outdoor breakfast

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