MILWAUKEE — 24-year-old Shanika Minor, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives was bound over for trial on Friday, July 15th. Minor is charged with one count of first degree intentional homicide and one count of first degree intentional homicide of an unborn child for the shooting deaths of Tamecca Perry and her unborn child. Minor was arrested Friday, July 1st at a motel in … [Read more...] about Shanika Minor bound over for trial, accused in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn child
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The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship
The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship in Great Britain after all. Serena Williams easily advanced to the finals by defeating Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0. Unfortunately later on July 7 older sister Venus was defeated by Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the finals for the first time in her career. … [Read more...] about The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship
‘Dinner in the Alley,’ an alternative to the gala, attracts dozens to benefit Salvation Army
In one of the more unusual fundraising events of the summer, 75 young professionals recently had dinner in an alley in downtown Milwaukee to raise money to support the homeless initiative of The Salvation Army Milwaukee County. The sold-out dinner was held on Friday, June 24, 2016 in the alley next to the Grain Exchange, 225 E. Michigan St., and featured a long table … [Read more...] about ‘Dinner in the Alley,’ an alternative to the gala, attracts dozens to benefit Salvation Army
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016 The Common Council today approved the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, August 6 as part of Bronzeville Week 2016, and is intended to raise awareness and help increase healthy birth outcomes in the City of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) organized the HaRUNbee … [Read more...] about HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016
Crusader earns five national awards for excellence in journalism
The Chicago Crusader and Gary Crusader earned five national Merit Awards at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual convention in Houston June 23, capping a year of changes and achievements at the parent company Crusader Newspaper Group. The 70-year-old Merit Awards are the oldest and most prestigious honor given to Black newspapers for journalism … [Read more...] about Crusader earns five national awards for excellence in journalism
Mt. Zion Wings of Glory hosts ’15th Annual Men’s Day’
[slideshow_deploy id='18705'] On Sunday, June 26, 2016 Mount Zion Wings of Glory Church of God in Christ hosted their '15th Annual Men's Day,' at their church located at 2630 N. 6th Street. The theme for the event was "Let Brotherly Love Continue," inspired by I John 3:14. The yearly event is held to honor the men of Mt. Zion Wings of Glory for their work and support of the … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion Wings of Glory hosts ’15th Annual Men’s Day’
Milwaukee Brewers honor the Legacy of the Negro Leagues
[slideshow_deploy id='18678'] On Saturday, June 25, 2016 The Milwaukee Brewers honored the legacy and contributions of the Negro Leagues to Major League Baseball with the 20th Annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game and tailgating event. Each year the Brewers and opposing team don the authentic uniforms of the Negro Leagues. This year it was the Milwaukee Brewers wearing the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers honor the Legacy of the Negro Leagues
Johnson Sheds Light on Community-Based Solutions to Poverty
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) shed light on community-based solutions to ending poverty during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing that he chaired on Wednesday. Committee members examined how community leaders across America are finding innovative nongovernmental solutions to address needs and provide opportunities for … [Read more...] about Johnson Sheds Light on Community-Based Solutions to Poverty
Iowa congressman wants to block $20 Tubman
An Iowa congressman this week proposed legislation that would have blocked Harriet Tubman from replacing President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, but it won't get a vote after a committee determined it wasn't in compliance with House rules. Republican Rep. Steve King introduced an amendmentto bar the Treasury Department from spending any funds to redesign paper money or … [Read more...] about Iowa congressman wants to block $20 Tubman
North Side Business Incubator
North Side Business Incubator Focus: Building from Within A brand-new business incubator has found the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving on Milwaukee’s near north side. Twenty residents will present their business ideas, ranging from an art studio to a native plant nursery, at a free incubator workshop set for Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 to 5 p.m., at St. Ann … [Read more...] about North Side Business Incubator