On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Voices Against Violence Coalition, Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate, and Peace for Change Alliance, Inc., met in McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., for a video shoot for an anti-gun hip hop/rap video entitled, "Put'em Down (Put the Guns Down)" The video was created by the Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate to educate youth that there is an … [Read more...] about Voices Against Violence Coalition says ‘Put the Guns Down’ in new video
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Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts from the governor’s … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Kamala Harris, who on Saturday, November 8, 2020 became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it. The California senator's history-making win also represents the millions of women in the demographics -- often overlooked, … [Read more...] about Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Spare a special moment for Black veterans
A recurring theme of movies made during World War II is servicemen risking their lives for their platoon buddies, invariably a New Yorker (sometimes Jewish), a Southerner, a Midwesterner, a Californian, someone of Eastern European background, an Italian-American and an Irish-American. In the movie’s standard setup, we learn their motivation: a brother/ friend lost at Pearl … [Read more...] about Spare a special moment for Black veterans
Remembering Shirley Chisholm: the first Black woman to run for U.S. President from the Democratic party
We are standing on the shoulders of giants! With the recent historic win of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the first African American, South Asian woman to become Vice President, we think it’s important to honor those who came before us. One of the most important and pivotal Black political figures of our time was Shirley Anita Chisholm. According to the U.S. House … [Read more...] about Remembering Shirley Chisholm: the first Black woman to run for U.S. President from the Democratic party
Milwaukee 2020 Election Results
In perhaps what has been one of the most chaotic election years ever, due to both COVID-19 and the highly contested presidential race, former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden takes a win in Wisconsin. As for the rest of the country the race for the White House may not be decided for another day or even more as Trump has vowed to fight the results if not in his … [Read more...] about Milwaukee 2020 Election Results
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts ‘Walk-Through Baby Shower’
On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers' Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) hosted a "Walk-Through Baby Shower," for pregnant mothers and those who have recently delivered, at their offices, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Expectant and new moms came through one at a time and with masks to receive free gift bags filled with baby items. The event was … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts ‘Walk-Through Baby Shower’
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home hosts ‘Free Food Distribution Giveaway’
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Paradise Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services, along with Westside Church and Ionic Consistory #70, hosted a "Free Food Distribution Giveaway." at Paradise Memorial, 7625 W. Appleton Ave. Boxes of free food and gallons of fresh milk were handed out to those who drove up, first come, first served. Pictured are Paradise Memorial President Dr. … [Read more...] about Paradise Memorial Funeral Home hosts ‘Free Food Distribution Giveaway’
Herb Adderley, Green Bay Packers star of the 1960s, passes at 81
Herb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who played for Coach Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packer teams that won five NFL championships in the 1960s, including the first two Super Bowls, and then helped take the Dallas Cowboys to their first Super Bowl victory, died on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was 81. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, announced his death. No … [Read more...] about Herb Adderley, Green Bay Packers star of the 1960s, passes at 81
Black Mayors Endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (video)
Watch the video of black mayors across the USA endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president and vice president. … [Read more...] about Black Mayors Endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (video)