On Sunday, September 15 and 16, 2018, the Nefertari African Dance Company (NADC) hosted its 50th Year Anniversary at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. The weekend events included multi-cultural dance workshops, and a gala event. The Nefertari Dance Company was founded in 1968 at the North Division High School by teacher and coach the late Sarah Lee … [Read more...] about Nefertari African Dance Company celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Police probing “suspicious death” of student pledging Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
University of California Riverside student "suddenly collapsed" during fraternity hiking trip The family of a 20-yearold student who was pledging a fraternity at the University of California, Riverside, wants to know whether hazing led to his death, CBS Los Angeles reports. As of Monday, September 17, 2018, police were awaiting results of the autopsy and were calling it a … [Read more...] about Police probing “suspicious death” of student pledging Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
Boston Store plans to open new Milwaukee-area stores by Christmas
Not a joke, nor a hoax. The Indiana company that purchased the rights to Boston Store and other former Bon-Ton brands plans to open three brick and mortar locations in the Milwaukee area before the start of the holiday shopping season. Fred Hulls, a representative from Boston Store’s public relations department, made the announcement Monday, September 17, 2018, on WISN 12 … [Read more...] about Boston Store plans to open new Milwaukee-area stores by Christmas
Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) hosted its 9th Annual Luncheon for Education at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court. The event serves to honor all the volunteers and supporters of the MEEP program. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the MEEP program. MEEP was founded in 2009 by Lilly Simmons, Erma Smith, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
On Friday, September 7, 2018, Iconomy Multi-Media and best selling author and sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar (back row, left) brought his hit one-man show "Becoming Kareem" to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Uihlein Hall in downtown Milwaukee. This was a homecoming for Kareem, as he had started his professional basketball career with the Milwaukee Bucks. The show … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
Miss America Nia Imani Franklin is happy she didn’t have to endure swimsuit competition
“All these women onstage are more than just that,” Miss America 2019 Nia Imani Franklin said after her win. Miss America 2019 winner Nia Imani Franklin is glad she didn’t have to wear a swimsuit for the competition. “I’m happy that I didn’t have to do so to win this title tonight because I’m more than just that,” Franklin told the Associated Press after her victory on … [Read more...] about Miss America Nia Imani Franklin is happy she didn’t have to endure swimsuit competition
Gayle King says CBS “must have transparency” with Les Moonves investigation
Longtime CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves resigned Sunday, September 9, 2018, after new sexual abuse allegations by seven women were published. Two independent law firms are investigating the claims but the public may never know what CBS is able to discover about his behavior because the company agreed to keep the probe confidential. It's a notion that CBS This Morning co-host … [Read more...] about Gayle King says CBS “must have transparency” with Les Moonves investigation
NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday
Taraji P. Henson portrayed Johnson in 2016’s “Hidden Figures.” West Virginia State University honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s 100th birthday with a statue and scholarship dedication on Saturday, August 27, 2018. Hundreds of people ― including 75 of Johnson’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ― attended the event honoring the woman who was … [Read more...] about NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church installs new pastor
On Sunday, September 2, 2018, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church hosted the Installation of the Reverend Brandle C. Morrow, Sr., M.Div. (front row, center) at Metropolitan, 1345 W. Burleigh St. Rev. Morrow is a Milwaukee native who graduated from Riverside High School with honors. He has been interim pastor at Metropolitan since 2014. Rev. Morrow is married to his best … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church installs new pastor
Happy 90th Birthday to Ms. Sedette Ward
On Saturday, August 25,2018, Ms. Sedette Ward (inset) celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends, who came from far and wide, to a birthday luncheon at Maxie's Restaurant and Lounge, 6732 W. Fairview Ave. Ms. Ward celebrated with a Mardi Gras theme complete with Maxie's Cajun, Creole and BBQ food. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!" … [Read more...] about Happy 90th Birthday to Ms. Sedette Ward