DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, died on April 9, 2021, his family announced in a statement. He was 50. "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days," family's … [Read more...] about DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50
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Tishaura Jones elected St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Tishaura Jones on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, was elected mayor of St. Louis and will become the city's first Black woman to hold that office after running on a progressive platform and a promise to reform and revitalize the city. Jones, the city's treasurer, beat Alderwoman Cara Spencer by 2,280 votes, according to the final unofficial election results posted online by the … [Read more...] about Tishaura Jones elected St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Kristen Johnson praised Reggie Moore, director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention during a virtual press conference on Monday, April 12, 2021 at which it was announced that Moore would be leaving the position at the end of the month. The Office of Violence Prevention is part of the Health Department in the City of … [Read more...] about Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention
Evanston adds to a string of wins for reparations
The movement toward reparations for slavery received a significant boost on March 22, 2021 when an 8-1 majority of alderman in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois approved the first expenditures in a municipal reparations program designed to compensate Black residents for discriminatory housing practices. The reparations program in Evanston has been in the planning … [Read more...] about Evanston adds to a string of wins for reparations
April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets
African American poetry predates the written words linked to our rich oral tradition from the mother country Africa. Black poems are inextricably linked to the experience of African American through their history in America from slavery to segregation and the equal rights movement. Black poetry also draws its inspiration from musical traditions such as gospel, blues, jazz and … [Read more...] about April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets
MHSI hosts 2021 Safe Easter Dinner Giveaway
On Friday, March 26, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted an "Easter Dinner Giveaway, at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI joined with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, MHS Health Wisconsin, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, United Healthcare and Galst Food Market to provide 2,000 grocery dinners and COVID-19 safety kits … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts 2021 Safe Easter Dinner Giveaway
WAAW Center hosts annual Hat and Fashion Show
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28, 2021, the Wisconsin African American Women's (WAAW) Center, LTD. hosted its "Annual Hat Fashion Show Fundraiser" at their center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The show featured more than 180 gorgeous new and used hats, as well as headbands and handbags at very affordable prices. Some of the hats were donated from the late Vernita Lee's (Oprah … [Read more...] about WAAW Center hosts annual Hat and Fashion Show
April 15th – 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue
On behalf of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute (WAI) Regional Milwaukee Office, it is with great pleasure to invite you to join us for the 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue, Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color. This online event will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the theme for this year is Meet the … [Read more...] about April 15th – 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue
Jeannie Holliday returns to Milwaukee for Black History Month concert
On Friday, February 5, 2021, Jeannie Holliday (right) performed in Milwaukee at a special Black History Month concert at On The Bayou Restaurant. Jeannie, a Chicago native who has traveled the world, loves performing in Milwaukee and considers it home, as she has family here and as we have "the most sincere audiences in the nation." Jeannie has opened shows for the likes of … [Read more...] about Jeannie Holliday returns to Milwaukee for Black History Month concert
True Heroes: Honoring our essential workers
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, our society has continued on, thanks to a dedicated essential front-line work force. The people who we interact with everyday, who help keep our lives going, have unselfishly risked their health and safety on a daily basis. Some of those workers include food store workers, such as those at Galst Food Mart at N. Teutonia Ave. and … [Read more...] about True Heroes: Honoring our essential workers