On Saturday, July 31, 2021, the federally instituted moratorium on evictions for those unable to pay their rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs wants local residents to be aware of this change, and prepare to take appropriate steps should additional support be needed. A full slate of housing referrals via the City can be found online … [Read more...] about Resources still available for residents as eviction moratorium ends
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Foundation 4 Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters Shoe Giveaway’
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. Strength For My Sisters Shoe Giveaway, July 31, 2021 on 33rd St. and Lisbon Ave., was designed to cast a wide net to attract the community and the many women we serve in the area. Vulnerability does not discriminate. Human trafficking has no borders. The opportunity to touch women and the community with beautiful shoes, clothing, and resources has … [Read more...] about Foundation 4 Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters Shoe Giveaway’
Milwaukee celebrates a Milestone Bucks Victory
Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday, July 22, 2021, to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century. Six police officers on horseback clopped past cheering fans at the head of a procession that included a hook-and-ladder fire truck occasionally blaring its horn, and open-air … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates a Milestone Bucks Victory
Bezelee Martin, founder of Lena’s Food Store, passes at age 88
Entrepreneur Bezelee Martin, the co-founder of the former Lena’s Food Market chain in Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Bezelee Martin was 88 years old. Born on September 29, 1932 in Dumas, Arkansas, he was named by an aunt who found the name in the Bible. Martin was mainly raised by his mother, Ruthie, in the prosperous all- Black … [Read more...] about Bezelee Martin, founder of Lena’s Food Store, passes at age 88
Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers honored decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, as they played the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the day, Brewers Buddies welcomed the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and its director, former Negro Leagues player James Beckum, as guests for the game. Former … [Read more...] about Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86
Robert "Bob" Moses, who worked on the frontlines of the civil rights movement as an advocate for Black voters in Mississippi in the 1960s, and later launched a national organization devoted to teaching math to promote a more equitable world, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Hollywood, FL at the age of 86, the New York Times reported. Maisha Moses, his daughter, … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86
BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks beat a fifty-year slump and won the NBA Championship title in an amazing sixth game. Among the highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo ended the game with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the series 4-2 at the Fiserv Forum. In a season played largely without fans, the Bucks … [Read more...] about BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announces bid for U.S. Senate
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announced his official bid to run for the U.S. Senate at the Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave. Lt. Gov. Barnes will be running for Republican Senator Ron Johnson's seat. He's vying to become the first African American from Wisconsin to serve in the Senate. Barnes, 34, is the first Black lieutenant governor in … [Read more...] about Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announces bid for U.S. Senate
Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, local residents of all ages – youth, adults and neighbors – were working together to create several community-created paintings in four crosswalks along North Avenue in the Harambee community to show their love for their neighborhood and their desire for safe streets. Developed by Cross/ Words/North, a unique community-based art project that brings … [Read more...] about Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and ‘Just A Friend’ rapper, dies at 57
Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, "Just A Friend." His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. … [Read more...] about Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and ‘Just A Friend’ rapper, dies at 57