The winner of this year’s Oscar for documentary feature was “Summer of Soul ( … or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s sublime, ecstatic film about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Few were surprised; even fewer seemed to take notice. For those in the Dolby Theatre and those of us watching at home, Questlove’s speech was drowned out … [Read more...] about How Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ win got lost in Oscars’ ugliest moment
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Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022
Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 5, 2022, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022
Outreach Community Healthcare Centers break ground on new facility
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, community leaders and Outreach Community Healthcare Centers (OCHC) marked the groundbreaking of a new 58,000 square-foot addition at 210 W Capitol Dr. Among those at the groundbreaking were Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; Froedtert Health Community Engagement Director Monique Graham; U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's Milwaukee Office Director … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Healthcare Centers break ground on new facility
‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
On Friday, March 11 through Sunday March 13, 2022, CAPITA Productions presented "We Are The Drum 2022," at Milwaukee Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th Street. "We Are The Drum" is now in its 28th season and these were the first live performances since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous year's show had been held virtually online. The show is a musical journey of … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
Tribute for José Antonio Mantilla
José Antonio Mantilla, 65, of Elm Grove, WI and Hernando, FL peacefully went to his eternal home on March 3, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. José was born on October 25, 1956, to Félix and Delores Mantilla in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. He lived in Puerto Rico and Milwaukee as a child and graduated from Messmer High School. After … [Read more...] about Tribute for José Antonio Mantilla
Milwaukee Urban League celebrate the joy of reading at Auer Avenue School
Reading can be fun! And on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and MUL staff celebrated national "Read Across America Day 2022," at Auer Avenue Elementary School, 2319 W. Auer Ave. Dr. Hall read the book ‘The Fintastic Fishsitter’ by Mo O’Hara to 3rd grade students, and did a question and answer session with the students, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrate the joy of reading at Auer Avenue School
Habitat for Humanity begins construction on new houses in Harambee
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Habitat for Humanity launched their 2022 building year at two sites in the Harambee neighborhood in the 6th Aldermanic District. This is a continuation of the organization’s goal to build 80 new homes in the area over four years. This partnership has been a shining example of community collaboration. In 2021 the city was proud to support an … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity begins construction on new houses in Harambee
Viola Cornelius celebrates surprise 70th birthday
Viola Cornelius' "Surprise 70th" Birthday Bash Event was hosted at the King Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 26, 2022. This event was unique because Viola Cornelius is the baby girl out of 32 siblings and is highly loved and respected by everyone. Her actual birthday was February 22, which fell on a weekday this year, so her 6 kids, 19 grandchildren, 30 great … [Read more...] about Viola Cornelius celebrates surprise 70th birthday
Singer Traci Braxton of ‘Family Values’ dies of esophageal cancer at 50
Singer Traci Braxton, who appeared on the reality series "Braxton Family Values" with her sisters, including Grammy- winner Toni, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 50, her family said. "We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer, our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory," … [Read more...] about Singer Traci Braxton of ‘Family Values’ dies of esophageal cancer at 50
NCAA tournament in Milwaukee: Parking tips and tricks
The NCAA college basketball tournament is back in Milwaukee for the first time in five years. That means big business for vendors around Fiserv Forum. Fiserv Forum will play host to first- and second-round games on Friday, March 18, and Sunday, March 20. The influx of hoops fans may lead to some parking madness downtown. More than 18,000 fans will descend on Fiserv … [Read more...] about NCAA tournament in Milwaukee: Parking tips and tricks