Between the oft cited statistic that shows two out of three black children living apart from their fathers, and the often oversimplified media portraits of black dads who “walk away” from their children, the most common image of black fatherhood is that of absence. In the upcoming anthology “Bet on Black: African American Women Celebrate Fatherhood in the Age of Barack Obama,” … [Read more...] about New book, ‘Bet on Black’ challenges stereotypes of black fatherhood
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“Who Asked You?” by Terry McMillan
things right when they’re not yours to correct. You can’t throw money at something to make it go away, there are some issues that can’t be mended, and you surely can’t fix stupid. You can, however, try to lessen the impact of life gone wrong - and in the new book “Who Asked You?” by Terry McMillan, you can also remember that potential fixes might take awhile. Betty Jean had … [Read more...] about “Who Asked You?” by Terry McMillan
Music Under Glass concert schedule announced
Light shows, live music, great food and drink every Thursday night The Milwaukee County Parks has announced the concert schedule for Music Under Glass (MUG), the concert series at the Mitchell Park Domes. Live performances and computer light shows will fill The Domes every Thursday night, Nov. 7–April 3 (including Thanksgiving). The Domes are located at 524 S. Layton … [Read more...] about Music Under Glass concert schedule announced
Definition of a Dream
By Marquis Garner What is the defintion of a dream? You want me to tell what the defintion of a dream mean? Martin Luther King had a dream, We as black men, need to step up, and take the lead! Treat our black women like queens! Be the real men God said that we are suppose to be as men! Don’t disgrace our community, Show that we know … [Read more...] about Definition of a Dream
Gallery Night with the Mandel Group at LightHorse
Milwaukee, fast becoming nationally recognized as a great place for traditional and alternative art and exhibition opportunities, expands north this Gallery Night to include Shorewood, Wisconsin. The Mandel Group presents a weekend open house event at LightHorse 4041 in Shorewood on October 18 - 20, 2013. This event will be held at 4041 North Oakland Avenue and is … [Read more...] about Gallery Night with the Mandel Group at LightHorse
“The Rejected Stone” by Reverend Al Sharpton
The directions didn’t make any sense. They came with diagrams, but that didn’t help. Online information was no better, you were making a mess of things, and about ready to scream. You needed clarification. You needed simple answers. You wanted someone to show you what to do. You needed a leader. So why can’t it be you? In the new book “The Rejected Stone” by … [Read more...] about “The Rejected Stone” by Reverend Al Sharpton
Beyonce’s butt slapped by fan, at singer’s Copenhagen show
Beyonce's Monday, May 27, 2013 show in Denmark took a turn for the dramatic when one attendee acted way out of turn. The 31-year-old singer was performing her hit single "Ir- replaceable" at The Forum in Copenhagen, touching the hands of fans as she sang. As Beyonce turned during the performance, one fan within arm's length took the opportunity to slap Beyonce's … [Read more...] about Beyonce’s butt slapped by fan, at singer’s Copenhagen show
‘Can’t Stand the Heat’
The Bookworm Sez by Shelly Ellis Sometimes, your entire life feels like a recipe for drama. Oh, you really hate it and you’d like to wipe your plate clean of it all, but that’s never gonna happen. No matter what’s cooking around you, there’s always an extra ingredient to increase the tension: raw emotion, sliced egos, boiling tempers, a teaspoon of tears, a pinch of … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t Stand the Heat’
‘The Art of Doing’ by Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield
Bookworm Sez By Terry Schlichenmeyer Your goals are just out of reach – as they should be. You’ll attain them someday, and that’s the day you’ll set more goals. It’s the best way you know how to operate and, looking back, you’ve been doing things that way for most of your life: set a goal, knock it down, and pounce for the next one. You know what success looks like … [Read more...] about ‘The Art of Doing’ by Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield