On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presented its "Celebrate Culture of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" concert series at Clinton Rose Park, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. This past weekend featured Mel and the Mellow Crew, and Love, Peace & Soul. The summer concert series features local and national talent and provides live … [Read more...] about Culture Summer Concerts at Clinton Rose Park
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek re-election, setting stage for open 2026 race
Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday, July 24, 2025 that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years. It will be Wisconsin's highest profile race next year, as Democrats also angle to take control of the Legislature, thanks to redrawn election maps that are friendlier to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek re-election, setting stage for open 2026 race
Honoring the legacy of ‘Mz. Rose’: A Milwaukee treasure
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, family, friends, dignitaries, and community members gathered at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Ms. Rose Marie Lue-Hing — affectionately known as "Mz. Rose". The atmosphere was filled with reverence, remembrance, and radiant joy — exactly the way she wanted it. A traditional Catholic Mass was held … [Read more...] about Honoring the legacy of ‘Mz. Rose’: A Milwaukee treasure
City of Milwaukee hosts ’15th Annual Bronzeville Week’ in celebration of African American culture and community
From August 2 - 9, 2025, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate the neighborhood's revitalization efforts and Africanbn American heritage with various events This year marks the 15th anniversary of Bronzeville Week, a citywide celebration of African American culture, commerce and community in one of Milwaukee’s most historic neighborhoods. From Saturday, … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee hosts ’15th Annual Bronzeville Week’ in celebration of African American culture and community
Simone Biles wins big at the 2025 ESPYs
The decorated gymnast accepted Best Championship Performance and Best Female Athlete, delivering powerful words about resilience and gratitude during her speech. By Oumou Fofana Simone Biles reminded the world exactly why she’s the most decorated gymnast of all time. She walked away with two trophies at the 2025 ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, including the … [Read more...] about Simone Biles wins big at the 2025 ESPYs
Christ The King Baptist Church celebrates 40th Founders Celebration with gala and farewell service
Christ The King Baptist Church marked its 40th Founders Celebration with a series of memorable events, including a Black-Tie Gala and Pastoral Retirement on Friday, July 18, 2025, and a Farewell Service for Pastor John W. McVicker, Sr., on Sunday, July 20. The Black-Tie Gala, held at Discovery World in Milwaukee, saw an impressive turnout of nearly 550 attendees from both … [Read more...] about Christ The King Baptist Church celebrates 40th Founders Celebration with gala and farewell service
Gilbert Brown’s 15th Annual Milwaukee All-Pro Football Camp
On Tuesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 10, 2025, Gilbert Brown's All-Pro Camp returned to Milwaukee after a five-year hiatus, offering local youth free football instruction from the Packers legend himself. The three-day camp at Bradley Tech High School was open to both boys and girls, providing valuable athletic training at no cost to participants. Princeton Zion Sellers, one of … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown’s 15th Annual Milwaukee All-Pro Football Camp
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
Source: AP News Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said Monday, July 21, 2025. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department said Warner drowned Sunday, July 20, 2025 a beach on Costa Rica’s … [Read more...] about Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
Remembering Jerrel Jones, a force in Wisconsin black journalism
By William Gooden While some called Jerrel W. Jones, founder and CEO of Courier Communication, a pioneer in Wisconsin black media, it would be more appropriate to have called him a force in black journalism. Jones was the son of Dr. Mary Ellen Strong, who owned the Milwaukee Defender Weekly Newspaper the only newspaper “of and by” the African American community during her … [Read more...] about Remembering Jerrel Jones, a force in Wisconsin black journalism
Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game
On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers along with Aurora Healthcare and Social X MKE celebrated the legacy, history and culture of the Negro Leagues, with the Negro League Tribute Game against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field. This year's celebration acknowledged more than just the contributions of African Americans to the game of baseball; it was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game