Bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose novels depicted romance, erotica and suspense from the Black perspective, including Milk in My Coffee, Sleeping with Strangers and Friends and Lovers, has died. He was 59. He died in Los Angeles on January 3, 2021 after a long illness, his longtime publicist confirmed Tuesday, January 5, 2021. His publisher, Dutton, an imprint of … [Read more...] about Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author whose novels focused on Black life, dies at 59
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James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
James M. Ferguson, II, first became politically active several years ago after a 15-year-old student he had been counseling called him from jail. “I knew he was not a criminal,” Ferguson said. “He had suffered a psychotic episode at school after being triggered by a teacher unaware. Teachers were not equipped to deal with mental health issues. He wound up at Lincoln Hills … [Read more...] about James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
MSNBC names Rashida Jones president; first African American to lead cable news network
In a year plagued by a pandemic that has disproportionately affected African Americans, and one rife with racial strife, MSNBC has named Rashida Jones the first Black person and Black woman president of the network. Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black History Month, replacing Phil Griffin, … [Read more...] about MSNBC names Rashida Jones president; first African American to lead cable news network
In Memory of Those We Lost (Part 2)
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Earl Jones Sr., Eva L. Jones, Freddie Jones and James Jones. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Lost (Part 2)
In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Willie Davis, Mike Anderson, Arthur Reid Jr., George Matthews and Dr. Muhammad Sabir. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Rev. Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue
Democrats won one U.S. Senate race in Georgia and led in another on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, moving closer to a sweep in a deep South state that would give them control of Congress and the power to advance President-elect Joe Biden’s policy goals. Raphael Warnock, a Baptist preacher from the historic church of Martin Luther King, Jr., beat Republican incumbent Kelly … [Read more...] about Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Rev. Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue
Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin State Senate made history Monday, January 4, 2021, when it gathered to swear in new members and begin the first legislative session in 2021. Julian Bradley became Wisconsin’s first black Republican state senator after being sworn in by the Wisconsin Elections Commission at 10 a.m. Jan. 4. He will represent the 28th District, which includes parts of Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted its annual "Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change: Candlelight Vigil For 2020 Homicide Victims," at El-Bethel Church of God in Christ, 5401 W. Good Hope Road. As it does every year, the vigil led by Northcott Executive Director Tony Kearney and Tamara Hoyans, a candle is lit representing a life lost to … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The Kenosha County District Attorney has declined to file criminal charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake. Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Sheskey, a White officer, shot Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, seven times while responding to a … [Read more...] about Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Remembering more than 80 famous and noteworthy people who have passed away in 2020. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost