John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, AL, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80. "It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John … [Read more...] about John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
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Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers will host its annual "Community Health & Resource Fair, featuring Drive/Walk-Thru Book Bag & Health Resources Giveaway," at Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Children must be present to receive book bags and school supplies. This event is drive - through and walk-through only; … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette
Howard Fuller, former superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools and nationally known advocate for school choice, is retiring after decades at Marquette University, where he served as a distinguished professor of education and founder and director of its Institute for the Transformation of Learning. The university announced his decision in a statement Friday, June 19, 2020 … [Read more...] about National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette
Families of 3 people killed by same Wauwatosa police officer protest, file complaints; Common Council responds with plans for body cameras
All over Wauwatosa on Thursday, June 18, 2020, calls for justice could be heard as the families of three people -- all of whom were killed by the same Wauwatosa police officer -- filed citizen complaints. Four years after Jay Anderson Jr.'s death, his family filed a citizen complaint against the officer who killed him. Police Officer Joseph Mensah has killed three people in … [Read more...] about Families of 3 people killed by same Wauwatosa police officer protest, file complaints; Common Council responds with plans for body cameras
City of Milwaukee raises Juneteenth flag for the first time
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the city of Milwaukee hosted for the first time ever a special Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, to commemorate Juneteenth Day being recognized as an official holiday here in Milwaukee. “Juneteenth is Independence Day for African Americans and it is important that we celebrate and recognize the history … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee raises Juneteenth flag for the first time
Milwaukee County declares Juneteenth Day an official holiday
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson announced on Monday, June 15, 2020, Executive Order #20-15, which makes Juneteenth Day an official holiday in Milwaukee County. "Beginning this year, Milwaukee County will officially recognize this important day in American history," said Crowley, the first African American elected to the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County declares Juneteenth Day an official holiday
MHSI receives gift of 3,500 surgical masks from the Taiwanese government
On June 8, 2020, on behalf of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago Director General Eric Huang who represents the Taiwanese Government in the Midwest; Congresswoman Gwen Moore; Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Dr. Darrell L. Williams (right); presented Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Aronica Williams (left) with 3,500 surgical … [Read more...] about MHSI receives gift of 3,500 surgical masks from the Taiwanese government
Local funeral home owner and businessman Arthur Reid, Jr., passes at age 82
Arthur Reid, Jr., business man, founder and president of Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home and a longtime benefactor of student education in Milwaukee, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was 82 years old. Arthur Reid was born in Jackson, Tennessee. His family relocated to Milwaukee when he was 13 years old. He first became interested in the funeral business due to the fact … [Read more...] about Local funeral home owner and businessman Arthur Reid, Jr., passes at age 82
2020 Pulitzer Prize winners include many writers of color
There were a couple of firsts in this year's announcement of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize. First off, it was done remotely on Monday, May 4, 2020, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "It goes without saying that today, we announce the Pulitzer winners in deeply trying times," said Dana Canedy, the administrator of the prizes, from her living room. "Despite … [Read more...] about 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners include many writers of color
This Memorial Day we should remember the African Americans who have fought on the frontlines, including in the war against COVID-19
By William S. Gooden Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to pay tribute to veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We spend time remembering those who lost … [Read more...] about This Memorial Day we should remember the African Americans who have fought on the frontlines, including in the war against COVID-19