The Brewers had three pitchers named to the All-Star team last weekend when the squads were first announced, and that was already enough for a franchise record with (top photo, from left) Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader. However, Woodruff bowed out of the All-Star Game and as a replacement teammate Freddy Peralta (right photo), the smiling 25-year-old from Moca, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers tie for MLB-high with 5 All-Stars
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County Executive Crowley appoints Amos Morris as the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo
Morris will be the first Black Director to lead the County Zoo Following the retirement of long-time Zoo Director, Chuck Wikenhauser earlier this year, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the appointment of Amos Morris as the next leader of the Milwaukee County Zoo. If confirmed, Morris will be the first Black zoo director in the history of the … [Read more...] about County Executive Crowley appoints Amos Morris as the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo
Legacy Redevelopment Corp. names Terese Caro President and CEO and adds new staff and board members
Legacy Redevelopment Corporation (LRC) has promoted Terese Caro to president and CEO, and added two new staff members and three new board members. Caro joined LRC in July 2016 as vice president and chief lending officer. She was named president in March 2020, and president and CEO in May 2021. Ms. Caro has spent nearly 30 years in banking and finance, managing a diverse … [Read more...] about Legacy Redevelopment Corp. names Terese Caro President and CEO and adds new staff and board members
Milwaukee Bucks win ECF, head to NBA Finals for first time in 47 years
The Milwaukee Bucks are playing in an NBA Final for the first time in 47 years! To get there they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals series. Despite not having star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the last two games due to a hyperextended left knee, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to get it done on the road Saturday, July 3, 2021. Khris … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks win ECF, head to NBA Finals for first time in 47 years
Local Evangelist Selena Green hosts book signing event
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, local author and Evangelist Selena Green held a book signing for her new book entitled, "Let's Get Down on Our Knees and Pray," at the Carrabba's Italian Grill, 18375 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI. Helping Evangelist Green celebrate her accomplishment were church members, family and friends. Congratulations Evangelist Green on the book launch! … [Read more...] about Local Evangelist Selena Green hosts book signing event
Homegoing services for local radio legend Ernie G.
The homegoing service for legendary local radio DJ and personality Ernie G. Mitchell was held on Friday June 25, 2021, at Christ the King Baptist Church located at 7750 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee WI. Known on air as "Ernie G," for more than 40 years, he started with WAWA AM Radio and later continued with WMCS 1290 AM Talk Radio. Family, friends and local leaders were on hand to … [Read more...] about Homegoing services for local radio legend Ernie G.
Bill Cosby’s prison sentence overturned
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, paving the way for the 83-year-old to be released from prison after serving more than two years of a three- to ten-year sentence. Cosby was released from jail on the same day his conviction was overturned. The court said that a promise a previous prosecutor had made … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby’s prison sentence overturned
Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Raymond Pirtle, Jr., and Daricia Mia DeMarr celebrated the upcoming birth of their first child (a son) due on September 30, 2021, with a baby shower at the Rooftop Room at the Hotel Metro. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA but came home to celebrate with family and friends. The prayer was done by Regina Wanzo, music was provided by Jimmie … [Read more...] about Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
The Fourth of July is a Black American holiday
Black Americans have long used the holiday to crusade for equality By Jonathan Lande Since the very beginning, black Americans have used the national celebration of the country’s independence on July 4 to remind white Americans that they too deserved freedom and that their lives also mattered. Celebrating this tradition of black protest is essential today as the nation … [Read more...] about The Fourth of July is a Black American holiday
Brewers legend Cecil Cooper throws out first pitch at Brewers’ Re-Opening Day
On Friday, June 25, 2021, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated Re-Opening Day with a number of festivities at American Family Field. There was a Tropical Tailgate, hot dogs for only a dollar thanks to American Family Insurance, and ceremonial first pitches from former players Paul Molitor and Cecil Cooper. All this to celebrate the opening of American Family Field to 100 percent … [Read more...] about Brewers legend Cecil Cooper throws out first pitch at Brewers’ Re-Opening Day