On Sunday, April 16, 2023, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 87th birthday at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday but the event was also a fundraiser … [Read more...] about Community leader Nellie Weddle celebrates 87th birthday
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Cora Quartman celebrates 100th birthday milestone
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Cora F. Quartman celebrated her 100th birthday milestone at home with family and friends. Born on April 3, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Cora moved to Milwaukee in 1927. She went to Ninth Street School, Roosevelt, and then later North Division High School. Soon after high school, Cora got married, not once, but twice. She has one foster son, Michael … [Read more...] about Cora Quartman celebrates 100th birthday milestone
Bucks lost game 1 to Heat 130 to 117; Giannis, Herro injured
On Sunday April 16, 2023 the #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Miami Heat 130 to 117. The Bucks came out a little flat 2 for 9 from the three point range and did not take advantage of the short game they continued to shoot the three with no success. Giannis Antetokounmpo (the Greek Freak) went in for a layup against center Kevin Love and was charged with a foul, as he fell to … [Read more...] about Bucks lost game 1 to Heat 130 to 117; Giannis, Herro injured
Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday, April 17, 2023, upheld the most serious murder conviction against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin is serving a 22 1/2-year sentence on the second-degree murder count. His attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out the ex-officer's convictions for several reasons, … [Read more...] about Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing
Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
On Monday April 11, 2023, the family and friends of the late Keith Carrington, past principal of North Division High School, held a balloon release at North Division High School football field and was well attended. Keith died last year after having surgery in the hospital, he would have been 49 years of age on April 11, 2023. … [Read more...] about Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
On Monday, March 27, 2023 the Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated donated more than 160 books to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus. Their goal is simply to "instill the importance of reading, one book at a time." This was a perfect match for Sigma Gamma Rho's Project CRADLE Care … [Read more...] about Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a home opener against the New York Mets on Monday, April 3, 2023, at American Family Field. The Crew hosted New York for a three-game series (April 3-5) and a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (April 7-9). As part of the home openers, American Family Field favorite, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
The university, located in Milwaukee, cites downward enrollment trends and the pandemic as reasons for closing Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee will be closing, effective on May 22, 2023. The university's president, Dan Scholz, made the announcement in a video posted on the school's YouTube page. Cardinal Stritch is a private Catholic university founded in 1937 by … [Read more...] about Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements
All BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid recipients will need to renew or reapply for coverage in the next year The Milwaukee Enrollment Network (MKEN), with the support of the HealthyMKE community outreach and education initiative and Covering Wisconsin, announces the launch of a comprehensive community education campaign to promote the upcoming return to BadgerCare Plus and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements
AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference
On Friday April 7, 2023, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. held its 89th Central Regional Conference at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. The theme of the conference was, "A Confident and Captivating Region Soaring through the Journey of a Lifetime in a Great Place on a Great Lake." The guest speaker was Judge Mablean Ephriam (upper, right photo) presiding judge on … [Read more...] about AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference