More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
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More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
More than 100 Christmas trees are now on display at 'Community Spirit Park' decorated by local students Local students are helping Milwaukee get in the holiday spirit at Cathedral Square Park. Over the past ten days, more than 2,000 students from 90-plus schools have decorated Christmas trees at the park, renamed the 'Community Spirit Park' for the holiday season. … [Read more...] about More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns with new director and renewed vision
Black Arts MKE's cherished holiday tradition returns for its eighth year, with a reimagined and elevated experience. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will grace the stage for one remarkable weekend from December 7 to December 10, 2023, at Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. This new and uplifting retelling of Hughes’ timeless 1961 play telling the story of the … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns with new director and renewed vision
Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
The board of directors and staff of Repairers of the Breach, a homeless resource center, held its annual meeting on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., headquarters, 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month and the meeting’s guest speakers were State Representatives Kalan R. Haywood and Darrin B. Madison, who … [Read more...] about Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
Milwaukee City Hall celebrates ‘Tanzania Day’
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Milwaukee City Hall hosted the first ever - Tanzania Day at the City Hall Rotunda. The Tanzania Day celebrates the anniversary of the City of Milwaukee and Tarime District, Tanzania Sister Cities program that was established on November 7, 2016. The event started with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially proclaiming that Thursday, November … [Read more...] about Milwaukee City Hall celebrates ‘Tanzania Day’
Pastor Austin launches ‘Memah’s Gourmet Delights’
In 2023, Pastor Martha Austin (left photo) became the first African American woman with her face on a cake box. Austin, the founder of Memah's Gourmet Delights which launched on March 31, 2023, celebrated with a start-up event at Sonesta Milwaukee West Hotel in Wauwatosa. This is Austin's first venture into mass production. Austin was inducted into the Wisconsin Black History … [Read more...] about Pastor Austin launches ‘Memah’s Gourmet Delights’
Milwaukee’s Bishop Sedgwick Daniels passes; church, community mourn
Members of Milwaukee's Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ are in mourning in the wake of Bishop Sedgwick Daniels' death. "He will truly, truly be missed," said Michelle Pitts, a longtime friend of Bishop Daniels. "It is a call you never want to receive about a friend." Pitts owns a funeral home in Milwaukee. Now the person who helps others grieve is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Bishop Sedgwick Daniels passes; church, community mourn
State Senate voting on Brewers funding bill,lawmakers express optimism after 11th hour negotiations
State Sen. Dan Feyen, (R-Fond du Lac) said Republicans will introduce an amendment to the Brewers funding bill that Feyen said will secure the bipartisan votes needed to pass. Just before the session began at 8 a.m., Feyen said the amendment will restore Milwaukee and Milwaukee County's appointees to what would be the new stadium district board and gradually increase a new … [Read more...] about State Senate voting on Brewers funding bill,lawmakers express optimism after 11th hour negotiations
Missy Elliott says ‘words cannot describe’ being first female rapperinducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Missy Elliott still can’t quite believe that she is the first female rap artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Speaking to Good Morning America‘s (GNA) Robin Roberts on Thursday Nov. 2, 2023, Elliott said she always dreamed of being a “superstar… I never wavered. I never changed. I said it every time,” but after three … [Read more...] about Missy Elliott says ‘words cannot describe’ being first female rapperinducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Tracy Chapman becomes first black female recipient of CMA’s Song of the Year award
In a groundbreaking moment at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 Tracy Chapman was awarded 'Song of the Year' for her 1988 single, “Fast Car.” This historic win marks a significant milestone: Chapman is the first black songwriter to clinch this accolade since the CMAs began in 1967. “Fast Car,” Chapman’s poignant ballad that … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman becomes first black female recipient of CMA’s Song of the Year award