In an article published in Forbes, it noted supporting Black-owned businesses should be more than just a trend. During the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, the Google search for Black-owned businesses reached a value of 100 (the peak popularity for a term) during May 31 to June 6, 2020 period. Since then, according to the Forbes article, the interest over time for the … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 4
Christian Times
Announcement of Homegoing services for the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levy
It is with a heavy heart that the Levy family and the congregation of True Love Missionary Baptist Church announce the passing of their pastor the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levey, on August 21, 2021. On April 1, 2006, Reverend Dr. Garry Levy became the proud pastor of True Love Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee Wisconsin. A God-fearing man of faith, integrity, and humility, … [Read more...] about Announcement of Homegoing services for the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levy
August is Black Business Month – Week 3
According to the United States Census Bureau in a report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent (1.1 million) of all businesses were owned by women. Additional statistics released indicate Black or African Americans owned … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 3
The Legacy of Geraldine Fowlkes
Geraldine Fowlkes was born August 10, 1931 to Andrew and Johnie Mae Franks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Geraldine lived in Milwaukee her entire life and attended Pleasant View and Townsend Elementary Schools, Peckham Junior High and Rufus King High School. She was usually the only African … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Geraldine Fowlkes
Johnnye Pearl Barnes: A Life to Emulate
Johnnye Pearl Barnes was born in Arcola, Mississippi to Fletcher and Robbie Lee Williams Barnes on July 15, 1933. Early in her life, her parents and grandparents, Lou Emma Clark and Ed and Della Johnson, strongly instructed and encouraged Johnnye Pearl to have a personal relationship with the Lord and to also secure as much education as possible. Pearl graduated from Arcola … [Read more...] about Johnnye Pearl Barnes: A Life to Emulate
August is Black Business Month – Week 3
According to the United States Census Bureau in a report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent (1.1 million) of all businesses were owned by women. Additional statistics released indicate Blacks or African Americans owned … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 3
Remembering Mother Clara Atwater
Mother Clara Atwater died August 2, 2021. She was 86 years old. Atwater founded Love Tabernacle Church where she served as pastor; and Gingerbread Land, Inc., a nonprofit organization reaching out to those in need of support, guidance, and love. She started her ministry after relocating to Milwaukee from Detroit in the early 1960s. She was a Black Excellence Award honoree … [Read more...] about Remembering Mother Clara Atwater
Homegoing Celebration of Mother Corrine Miller
Mother Corrine Miller was born in Memphis, TN on December 29, 1934 to Nod Davis and Malinda Dolman. She was born into a family of four brothers and four sisters. Corrine was adopted at birth by David and Lula Sims in Memphis. Corrine met Charles Miller, Sr., in September 1950 and they went on to enter into Holy Matrimony on February 17, 1951. The Millers relocated to … [Read more...] about Homegoing Celebration of Mother Corrine Miller
August is Black Business Month – Week 2
Milwaukee’s Black Business Directory is a non-profit that provides a directory of Black-owned businesses in the greater Milwaukee area, as well as connects businesses to resources, capital and networks. This week, three restaurants will be featured that serve vegan dishes. The basic differences between a vegan and a vegetarian is a vegan will avoid meat, poultry and seafood … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 2
August is Black Business Month – Week 1
August is National Black Business Month! According to the United States Census Bureau in a Report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent (1.1 million) of all businesses were owned by women). Additional statistics released … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 1