In August 2014 Cynthia had kidney failure and went through dialysis for 3½ years. In March 2018, she got the call and on March 21, 2018 she had a kidney transplant at UW Health Hospital in Madison. “I am forever grateful for another chance of life that God granted me,” Cynthia says. “I am deeply appreciative of the family that chose to donate to save MY LIFE! I want people … [Read more...] about Meet Cynthia M. Roberson – donation ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
Arts and Entertainment
‘Black Panther’ makes SAG Awards history with Best Ensemble win
Ryan Coogler's groundbreaking Hollywood superhero film Black Panther made history Sunday night, Janaury 27, 2019, by winning the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Not only is the Disney and Marvel Studios tentpole the first superhero picture ever to be awarded best ensemble; it's the biggest-grossing film to walk away … [Read more...] about ‘Black Panther’ makes SAG Awards history with Best Ensemble win
Born2Dream presents ‘ART WORK’ exhibit at Gallery Night and Day
Milwaukee artist and entrepreneur Darrin Reasby, the founder of Born2Dream, presents, "ART WORK: An Exhibit of Innovative Canvas Paintings Featuring Speakers." The art works in this exhibit will have built-in speakers, that will mix sound with the painted image. The show will also feature photographs by local photojournalist Yvonne Kemp, whose work has been featured in The … [Read more...] about Born2Dream presents ‘ART WORK’ exhibit at Gallery Night and Day
Skylight Musical Theater presents ‘Five Guys Named Moe’
Five Guys Named Moe, a joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and bandleader, runs January 25 to February 10, 2019, at Skylight Music Theatre. It features more than 25 songs, including favorites such as Saturday Night Fish Fry and Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie. The show is directed by local artist and Bronzeville Arts Ensemble co-founder … [Read more...] about Skylight Musical Theater presents ‘Five Guys Named Moe’
Grammy-winning ‘song stylist’ Nancy Wilson dead at 81
Nancy Wilson, the Grammy- winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died. Wilson, who retired from touring in 2011, died Decemebr 13, 2018 after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, a California desert community near Joshua Tree National Park, her manager and publicist Devra Hall … [Read more...] about Grammy-winning ‘song stylist’ Nancy Wilson dead at 81
‘Black Nativity’ by Langston Hughes returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for 2018
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will run December 7-16, 2018 with a special Community Night preview performance on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. Directed by Bronzeville Arts Ensemble’s co-founder Malkia Stampley, the production features returning music director/arranger, Antoine Reynolds and choreography by Daync Studio’s … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity’ by Langston Hughes returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for 2018
Mother of Oprah Winfrey passes away on Thanksgiving, family confirms
Friends, family and local relatives are mourning the passing of Vernita Lee -- the mother of Oprah Winfrey. She was 83 years old. Oprah’s niece told TODAY’S TMJ4’s Carole Meekins that Lee passed away on Thanksgiving. Lee was known for her kindness, warmth and faith. She will be deeply missed by loved ones. A Winfrey spokeswoman on Monday, November 26, 2018 issued a … [Read more...] about Mother of Oprah Winfrey passes away on Thanksgiving, family confirms
First African American president of ABC resigns
Channing Dungey, the first African American to lead a major television network, has resigned as president of ABC Entertainment amid changes by owner Disney. In a statement, Dungey said she was “incredibly proud of what the team and I have accomplished over the years, and all the meaningful and impactful programming we’ve developed. This job has been the highlight of my … [Read more...] about First African American president of ABC resigns
Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the legendary Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrated 50 years of bringing African dance and music to the world with a performance of "Ujima" at UWM's Zelazo Center - Bader Auditorium, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd. "Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility," is a full-length performance of a West African village during the preparation for a harvest and … [Read more...] about Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
Ernie G celebrates 41 years in radio with concert
The 860 WNOV DJ will celebrate four decades on air with three great local acts, The Tempters, The Reconstruction Band, and the Jazzy Jewels For the last 41 years, Ernie Mitchell, also known simply as "Ernie G," has been an institution unto himself on Milwaukee airwaves. And on Saturday, November 3, 2018 Milwaukee will honor his four-decades long achievement with a … [Read more...] about Ernie G celebrates 41 years in radio with concert