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June 21st, 2026

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2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil

On Thursday, December 30, 2021 MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2021 with their annual "Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders took lit candles and took turns reading … [Read more...] about 2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil

Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field," and inspired a generation during the civil rights movement, has died at age 94, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis said on Friday, January 7, 2022. "It is with great sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of Sir Sidney … [Read more...] about Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94

New York Times’ travel list recognizes Bronzeville’s achievements

The New York Times has released its annual list of 52 Places for Travelers to visit for 2022 and atop the list is Italy’s island town of Chioggia in the Venetian lagoon. At No. 52 is the Daintree Rainforest in Australia. But, look, nestled just below Monaco and just above Thaidene Nëné National Park Reseve in Canada’s Northwest Territories, at number 49, is “Bronzeville, … [Read more...] about New York Times’ travel list recognizes Bronzeville’s achievements

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter as US Treasury begins distribution

A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, January 10, 2022, the US Mint announced, making the legendary poet and activist the first Black woman ever to appear on the coin. The Maya Angelou quarter is the first in the American Women Quarters Program, which will include coins featuring prominent women in American history. Other quarters in … [Read more...] about Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter as US Treasury begins distribution

Three officers granted immunity in new investigation into Joseph Mensah

The Milwaukee County judge who ruled last summer there was probable cause to charge former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah with a crime in a deadly 2016 shooting, granted immunity Monday, January 3, 2022, to three Wauwatosa officers in the new investigation into the shooting days before the officers were scheduled to meet with the special prosecutor leading the … [Read more...] about Three officers granted immunity in new investigation into Joseph Mensah

Hoan Bridge lights up for Kwanzaa

LIGHT THE HOAN! The Hoan Bridge came to life as our community celebrated Kwanzaa on its First Day, Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 642 East Erie Street. The first principle of Kwanzaa honors "UMOJA," which means to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. The Lighting of the Hoan Bridge Kwanzaa Celebration is a collaboration with Carmen A. … [Read more...] about Hoan Bridge lights up for Kwanzaa

Voice of the Fatherless Child presents ‘I Want A Father for Christmas’

On December 17 and 18, 2021, Voice of the Fatherless Child, America Works of Wisconsin, and Community Advocates presented an original stage show called "I Want A Father For Christmas" and a resource fair for fathers at the King Center, 1531 W. Vliet Street. The show is the brainchild of Voice of the Fatherless Child President and Founder Monte R. Mabra and was sold out both … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child presents ‘I Want A Father for Christmas’