This month this column is focusing on a troubling topic: community violence and its impact on our children. A review was published in the Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review (Springer, 2009) which focused on community violence and its effect on youth. This writer owes a great deal of intellectual debt to the Springer report for its research and … [Read more...] about Community violence and its impact on our children: Media Violence (Part 2)
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Dr. Fred and Mrs. Crouthers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. Fred L. Crouther, pastor and the first lady of New Covenant Baptist Church celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The officiant was Dr. Lacey K. Curry. Various married couple of the congregation participated in the ceremony where the pastor and first lady renewed their marriage vows. Congratulations to Dr. Fred and Mrs. … [Read more...] about Dr. Fred and Mrs. Crouthers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2016 Black and White Ball
[slideshow_deploy id='18478'] The 31st Annual Black and White Ball, held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee, proved to be another successful fundraiser for the Milwaukee Urban League. This year, the event raised more than $300,000 and included a special appeal to provide laptop computers for high achieving high school students. Money … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2016 Black and White Ball
Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs
Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Is Co-Located With The Adult Learning Center MILWAUKEE—Community partners joined together on May 24 to celebrate the opening of the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center at 1916 N. 4th Street. The Center is a new education, training and workforce … [Read more...] about Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs
Canaan M.B.C. hosts Midwest Regional Conference
On Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2016 Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 2964 N. 11th Street hosted the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist District Association's Midwest Regional Conference. The theme for the two-day event was "Equipping Today's Church to Serve." The host pastor was Canaan's own Dr. Frederick Jones. Pictured at the conference are (back row, from left) Canaan … [Read more...] about Canaan M.B.C. hosts Midwest Regional Conference
Predestined for Purpose: Lamb of God celebrates 60th year anniversary
Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church held a 60th anniversary Gala April 30 at the Wisconsin Club, 6200 N. Good Hope Rd. The church was founded in 1956 as St. Mary’s Baptist Church by the Rev. James A. Lathan. The congregation of 12 initially met in the basement of Pastor Lathan’s house. The congregation outgrew several new buildings. After much thought and prayer, the … [Read more...] about Predestined for Purpose: Lamb of God celebrates 60th year anniversary
Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black Marriage
In recognition of National Black Marriage Day, over a dozen couples renewed their marriage vows on Sunday, March 13, 2016. The annual wedding event took place at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W Hampton Ave. Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson, pastor of Mt. Zion, officiated the marriage renewal ceremony and retired assistant Milwaukee fire chief and current Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black Marriage
New Testament Church holds 10th Annual Health Fair
The 10th Annual Health Fair was held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on March 20, 2016 in the gymnasium of New Testament Church, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. Approximately three dozen health care exhibitors and 200 guests participated. The theme for the conference came in part from the Old Testament Book of Proverbs 3:7-8: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It … [Read more...] about New Testament Church holds 10th Annual Health Fair
Lights! Camera! Soul! presents ‘Mahalia: The Gospel Musical’
On Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, Lights! Camera! Soul! presented "Mahalia: The Gospel Musical," at Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, 3617 N. 48th Street. The play was directed by Samantha Montgomery with musical direction by Erica Johnson and special arrangement by Samuel French. Book, lyrics and music was by Tom Stolz, and starred Don Johnson as Rev. … [Read more...] about Lights! Camera! Soul! presents ‘Mahalia: The Gospel Musical’
Year-in-review
he end of another year. We began 2015 with a focus on New Year’s resolves. Readers were reminded that New Year’s is a time, according to the American Psychological Association, for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. In response, January’s articles focused on making healthy lifestyle changes. In response to your … [Read more...] about Year-in-review