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September 21st, 2026

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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’

Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor

State Senator Lena Taylor ends campaign for Lt. Gov., announces run for mayor Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigned on December 22, 2021, handing over authority to Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, who assumes the role of acting mayor until the city’s spring election. The transition, which was effective at 5:00 p.m., came after the U.S. Senate’s unanimous … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor

Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, dies at 90

Human rights activist and anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu died on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was 90. The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation confirmed the South African civil rights icon's death on Sunday, noting the Nobel Peace Prize winner passed away in Cape Town. "Tutu was a living embodiment of faith in action, speaking boldly against racism, … [Read more...] about Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, dies at 90

Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Brew City Cowboys along with West Care Foundation, Beulah Family Homestead and the Milwaukee Police Mounted Patrol Unit, passed out Christmas toys and turkeys on horseback. The Cowboys were escorted from 3rd and Wright, east to Humboldt and North Avenue, then North through the neighborhoods to Keefe Avenue and then to MLK Dr., and finally … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need