On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Milwaukee hosted the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. As part of the festivities Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the game. Though the mayor did a commendable job throwing out the first pitch, the Brewers on the other hand blew a ninth-inning lead. Thus the Brewers squandered a great … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson throws out first pitch at Brewers vs. Marlins game
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AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega and Upsilon Mu Omega Chapters were at City Hall to meet with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to engage with Common Council members and city officials. Members of the sorority discussed various community-related topics with the alderwomen, and attended the … [Read more...] about AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall
Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Details on the circumstances were not immediately available. When contacted by CNN, Capt. Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department … [Read more...] about Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59
Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC, stop of her tour — playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former U.S. president. The singer and accomplished flutist carefully played the delicate woodwind, which was sent as a gift to James Madison in 1813 by the French flute maker Claude Laurent. The Library of … [Read more...] about Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
Andrew McCutchen: consistency is the name of the game
By Tom Andrews Andrews Media Ventures Ever since he made his Major League debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 4, 2009 Andrew Stefan McCutchen’s approach to playing the game of baseball as well as the game of life can be boiled down to one thing: consistency. Doing things the right way over and over and over again. “I always heard that repetition is the father of … [Read more...] about Andrew McCutchen: consistency is the name of the game
Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis donates 100,000 meals, partners with Feeding America
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, people greeted Bucks player Bobby Portis by chanting his name. Portis announced a $25,000 donation to the organization, which is equivalent to 100,000 meals. Portis took the stage for an hourlong Q&A. During the discussion, he shared his future involvement with Feeding America and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis donates 100,000 meals, partners with Feeding America
E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosted its "1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser," at Aria Banquet Hall, 5444 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. The event was a fundraiser to help raise awareness of sickle cell anemia and help raise funds for the resource center to continue to spread awareness of an illness that affects millions … [Read more...] about E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance
Milwaukee always goes big for Juneteenth with parades and a street festival, but now, June 19 is an official city holiday. Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed an ordinance Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 to make it official, joining with the federal government and about half the states in formally marking June 19 as a holiday honoring of the end of slavery in the United States. Under … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance
Milwaukee renames street in honor of Olympic sprinter and Marquette grad Ralph Metcalfe
The name Ralph Metcalfe can evoke many images. A record-breaking Olympic sprinter. A trailblazing United States congressman. A hardworking graduate of Marquette University. But for New Yorker Nasser Metcalfe, he will always just see his loving grandfather. “This beautiful community carries the name Metcalfe,” said Metcalfe’s grandson, who shared some words on behalf of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee renames street in honor of Olympic sprinter and Marquette grad Ralph Metcalfe
Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Guild hosted their 3rd Annual Art Show at Greenwood Gallery and Framing, 4233 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, which is owned by Guild member Fredrick Robinson, Jr. The event was free to the public; guests were asked to bring school supplies to help assist students at the schools that the Greater Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show