The civil rights and early “homophile” movements shared leaders, ideas and, ultimately, the same goal, according to historians. On April 25, 1965, three teenagers refused to leave Dewey’s Restaurant in Philadelphia after employees repeatedly denied service to “homosexuals and persons wearing nonconformist clothing,” according to Drum magazine, which was created by the Janus … [Read more...] about Different fight, same goal: How the black freedom movement inspired early gay activists
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The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a black … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement, dies at 85
Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, 2023, aged 85. His son, Kwame Brathwaite, Jr., announced his father's death in an Instagram post that read in part, "I am deeply saddened to share that my Baba, the patriarch of our family, our rock … [Read more...] about Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement, dies at 85
Garden Homes Lutheran boys’ basketball team wins LBAA National Tournament
The Garden Homes Lutheran boys' basketball team, The Vikings, have had a season for the record books. They are currently undefeated with a record of 26-0. They are the champions of 5 tournaments including the Wisconsin State Tournament of Champions. Due to their success at the State Tournament, they were invited to the Lutheran Basketball Association of American (LBAA) National … [Read more...] about Garden Homes Lutheran boys’ basketball team wins LBAA National Tournament
Celebrating Women’s Month
Cleo Walls said yes to Milwaukee and then set about helping make it “a Great Place by a Great Lake.” For the past 34 years, she has worked a minimum of four hours per week at the Milwaukee Women’s Center shelter. She is also a member of the Roosevelt Walls Scholarship Committee and a motivational presenter for the Women on the Mission ministry. In addition to community … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s Month
Four reasons why we should celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is a time where we recognize the key roles, contributions, and sacrifices of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This month-long observance grew from an initiative by Carter G. Woodson, a brilliant and highly accomplished son of slaves, to honor the heritage and achievements of African Americans with a week-long celebration in 1926. In 1976, … [Read more...] about Four reasons why we should celebrate Black History Month
The book that exposed anti-black racism in the classroom
As African American studies faces resistance, a conversation about the continued relevance of Carter G. Woodson’s 1933 book, "The Mis-education of the Negro" By Ibram X. Kendi In 1925, teachers at the Negro Manual and Training High School of Muskogee, Oklahoma, made what they thought was an appropriate choice of textbook: The Negro in Our History, by the Harvard-trained … [Read more...] about The book that exposed anti-black racism in the classroom
Negro History Week: Here’s the true story behind Black History Month
Everyone knows when Black History Month is, and many know who started it, Carter G. Woodson. But what is not widely know is the story behind how and why the celebration of Black History Month came about. So, let’s take a look at how we got here! Most people have heard the name Carter G. Woodson, but some may not know why he’s famous or what his contributions to society are. … [Read more...] about Negro History Week: Here’s the true story behind Black History Month
Three important lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s legacy
Exactly 94 years ago to the day, a child was born in Atlanta, Georgia named Michael King, Jr., who would change the world. His father would eventually change his name in honor of the German leader of the Protestant Reformation, and it was by that name – Martin Luther King, Jr. – that the world would remember him nearly a century later. Few names in modern American history … [Read more...] about Three important lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s legacy