On Monday, December 14, 2020, former MLB player and President of The Players Alliance Curtis Granderson, along with other former and current MLB players, and Interchange Food Pantry distributed food, COVID-19 supplies and baseball gear to families at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. The Players Alliance was formed about six months ago with nearly 150 Black current … [Read more...] about Former Brewer Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute goods in Milwaukee
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Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
Charley Pride, country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” helped sell millions of records and made him the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. Pride died Saturday, Decmeber 12, 2020 in Dallas of complications from COVID-19, according to Jeremy Westby of the public relations … [Read more...] about Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
Lucille Bridges, mother of anti-segregation icon Ruby Bridges, dies st 86
Lucille Bridges, who in 1960 braved a gauntlet of threats and racist slurs to escort her daughter to a formerly all-white school in New Orleans in what became a symbol of opposition to segregation, has died at age 86. Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges, who walked up the stairs of William Frantz Elementary School six decades ago to become its first Black student, announced … [Read more...] about Lucille Bridges, mother of anti-segregation icon Ruby Bridges, dies st 86
Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist who nabbed RFK killer, dead at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday, Decmeber 2, 2020. He was 86. He died at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles, according to family friend Michael Roth. No cause of death was announced. Johnson was among the world’s greatest athletes from 1955 through his … [Read more...] about Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist who nabbed RFK killer, dead at 86
Walnut Way cuts the ribbon on ‘Wellness Hub’ and announces new projects
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. celebrated the opening of the Innovations and Wellness Commons (aka The Commons), 1609 West North Avenue. The new 5,470 square foot space is a community-driven, cooperatively funded multi-use commercial development. The new building includes space for eight health and wellness providers. Seven of the eight spaces … [Read more...] about Walnut Way cuts the ribbon on ‘Wellness Hub’ and announces new projects
Texas sues Wisconsin over changes to election laws
The Texas attorney general is suing battleground states, including Wisconsin, over what he called unconstitutional changes to election laws. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits Tuesday, December 8, 2020, against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the United States Supreme Court. The suit claims the four states "exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to … [Read more...] about Texas sues Wisconsin over changes to election laws
MUL hosts ’35th Annual Black and White Ball,’ virtually of course
As the saying goes, "The show must go on" and the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) put on quite a show despite a pandemic. The "35th Annual Black and White Ball,' was held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, safely on-line of course. The decision to hold the event virtually this year was an easy one. With a greater need in the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MUL needed to … [Read more...] about MUL hosts ’35th Annual Black and White Ball,’ virtually of course
Ten reasons to pay attention to ACA open enrollment this year
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the nation’s attention for about nine months. But, there’s another thing many people may want to pay attention to right now, especially with historic job losses: How to maintain health insurance coverage at a time they may need it most. The combination of extraordinary job losses and a historic pandemic are likely to test the … [Read more...] about Ten reasons to pay attention to ACA open enrollment this year
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘2020 Annual Housing Resource Fair’
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the Annual Housing Resource Fair took place in front of Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street, which was hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell Stamper II. At the fair, there were Drive-up Resource Bags and 100 turkeys given out. There were also virtual online workshops on such topics as home buying, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘2020 Annual Housing Resource Fair’
Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United host outdoor Thanksgiving feast
Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor and Dream Team United came together to host an outdoor community Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at a vacant lot on the corner of Center and 35th streets. A free, traditional Thanksgiving meal was provided to attendees along with giveaways of winter hats, gloves, socks and groceries. “The holiday … [Read more...] about Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United host outdoor Thanksgiving feast