Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 of advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the … [Read more...] about Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
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Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, Africans on the Move presented the 29th Annual Garveyfest at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th Street. Garveyfest is the celebration of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born black nationalist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which sought to unify and connect people of African descent worldwide. This year's event was very special as it celebrated … [Read more...] about Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC welcomes art lovers and artists alike
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC is located at 4233 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Hours are M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. The gallery was created to bring affordable, custom framing and contemporary African American art to Milwaukee and its surrounding communities, and to the online community. Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC co-owners Billie Nash, … [Read more...] about Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC welcomes art lovers and artists alike
Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Wisconsinites all over the state went out to vote in the fall primary election. The voter turnout reached almost a million voters, with an overwhelming number of those being Democratic voters. That is not surprising with anti-Republican sentiment running high since Donald Trump's presidential win in 2016. Two of the most watched races this election … [Read more...] about Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
Milwaukee Times receives honor as part of ‘Bronzeville Week’
Lynda Jackson Conyers, publisher of The Milwaukee Times, received a Historic King Drive BID No. 8 “Innovative Enterprise Award” during a Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival- sponsored business breakfast titled "Attracting Business to Bronzeville" at the Skybox Sports Bar & Grill on August 7, 2018. In connection with strategic planning conducted in 2011, the Historic … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times receives honor as part of ‘Bronzeville Week’
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosts Pre-Men’s Day Musical celebration
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted a special Pre-Men's Day concert, "Sing Songs of Praise," at their church at 1825 W. Hampton Ave. The concert event featured choirs from more than a dozen local churches; among them were special guests the Genesis Singers (lower photo) and the Yancy Brothers, Blessed Deliverance Church Male Choir, and Holy … [Read more...] about Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosts Pre-Men’s Day Musical celebration
Close friends confirm that Aretha Franklin is ‘gravely ill’, as family gathers around Queen of Soul
Shock and concern have spread around the music world overnight following reports that soul singing great Aretha Franklin is "gravely ill." Franklin, 76, is reportedly surrounded by her family and close friends in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy. A source who has known Franklin since the start of her career told British paper The Telegraph that … [Read more...] about Close friends confirm that Aretha Franklin is ‘gravely ill’, as family gathers around Queen of Soul
Nichelle Nichols, actress who portrayed the iconic Lieutenant Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ diagnosed with dementia
Nichelle Nichols, the actress who brought Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek to life, has been diagnosed with dementia, according to conservatorship documents obtained by TMZ. She is 85 years old. TMZ says that Dr. Meena Makhijani, a specialist in osteopathic medicine, has been treating Nichols for the last two to three years. According to Makhijani, the disease has progressed. … [Read more...] about Nichelle Nichols, actress who portrayed the iconic Lieutenant Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ diagnosed with dementia
Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith: Five fast facts you need to know
Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith, two African American men, were murdered, dismembered, chained, and thrown into a pond in Oklahoma, authorities say, and they’ve accused four members of a local white family of being involved in the slayings and/or their aftermath. The racial dynamic has led some people to call the murders a “modern day lynching” on social media, although … [Read more...] about Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith: Five fast facts you need to know
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Most churches are struggling with the problem of the generational gap. It is incumbent that churches address this issue because it is a real one. As the gap widens, it will continue to drive away talented and gifted young people and progressive thinkers. The key is to recognize there is a gap and then take steps to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 3)