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November 7th, 2025

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Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic

On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron … [Read more...] about Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic

The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’

The women of the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their 4th annual AKA Day at the Derby. Held on May 7, 2022, at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the guests displayed their flower dresses, fancy fascinators, and debonair bow ties. In addition, the guests viewed … [Read more...] about The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’

Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted the school's first annual "Brain Game." The Brain Game is a compendium of scientific information learned during the current school year. Participants were assisted by the vehicle of critical thinking, and introspection of their own personal intellect that they bring to the table as scholars. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’

Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022 as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism. The gunman was identified during his arraignment as Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, NY. That name that matches the name given in a 180-page manifesto that surfaced online shortly after the attack and … [Read more...] about Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism

Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event

Volunteers and members of the board for Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., distributed more than 50 Mother’s Day gift bags for pregnant ladies and mothers with children four years and younger at Ebenezer Ministry & Family Worship Center from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2022. The title of the event was “Pamper Me Pretty Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event." The gift … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event

Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee to demonstrate against the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking case that made abortion legal in the United States nearly 50 years ago. Marchers from all walks of life, male and female gathered in Red Arrow Park to voice their concern on the potential overruling of … [Read more...] about Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade

Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary

On Saturday, April 30, 2022 the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the Hilton Garden Inn. The CTE board president Douglas D. Kelly presented the board with a proclamation from the Governor's office and Milwaukee County. CTE's mission is to research, develop, implement and advocate for programs serving young people ages 9 - 21, … [Read more...] about Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary

Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and openly LGBTQ person in the role

Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs the role later this month, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, May 5, 2022 becoming the first black and openly LGBTQ person to hold the position. Jean-Pierre currently serves as the White House's principal deputy press secretary. "Karine not only brings the … [Read more...] about Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and openly LGBTQ person in the role

Black Public Media awards $225,000 to creatives in film and immersive technology at The Annual PitchBLACK Forum

Black Public Media (BPM) has awarded a total of $225,000 in funding to three creative teams who competed at its PitchBLACK Forum, which took place Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday., April 27, 2022. The annual forum, which is the largest pitching competition for black independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States, is designed to advance black content and … [Read more...] about Black Public Media awards $225,000 to creatives in film and immersive technology at The Annual PitchBLACK Forum