Though Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent only 5 percent of physicians. Despite this imbalance, Milwaukee is lucky to have a rich history of Black doctors who have been vital to our community. They have fought to eliminate health disparities in the medical community and even have fought for our civil rights. This week for Black History … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week 3: The History of Black Doctors
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UW-Milwaukee’s African Diaspora Council celebrates retiring members
During Black History Month, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic did not stop the African Diaspora Council from celebrating its retiring members. While the platform changed from a face-to-face to a virtual event, held Wednesday, February 10, 2021, we were still able to honor the professional milestones of our retiring African Diaspora faculty, staff and administrators. The “Goodbye … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee’s African Diaspora Council celebrates retiring members
Mayor, county executive to Biden: Send Wisconsin more COVID-19 vaccines
Milwaukee city and county leaders said they have a united message to deliver to President Joe Biden on his first official visit: Send more COVID-19 vaccines. Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive David Crowley spoke Tuesday, February 16, 2021. "This is his first official trip outside Washington, D.C., and we're very proud that he's chosen Milwaukee and Wisconsin as his … [Read more...] about Mayor, county executive to Biden: Send Wisconsin more COVID-19 vaccines
Celebrating Black Love
Photo collage of black couples in love including Evan & Joan Wright, married for 71 years. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black Love
Honoring Black History Week #2: Black Owned Barbershops & Salons
Since the turn of the 19th century, beauty salons and barber shops have served as special places among African Americans. They have been places not only to get hair care services, but locations where black people could talk about issues of importance in the community. There were spaces where customers played games such as chess, cards, and dominoes, while having conversations … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week #2: Black Owned Barbershops & Salons
Common Council OKs renaming MFD HQ in honor of Alonzo Robinson
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to rename the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) Headquarters at 7th and Wells in honor of Alonzo Robinson, Wisconsin's first African American architect. Robinson is the designer and architect of the MFD headquarters. But he is also known for designing other buildings in downtown Milwaukee including … [Read more...] about Common Council OKs renaming MFD HQ in honor of Alonzo Robinson
Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ has died
Mary Wilson, a founding member of "The Supremes" has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN. Wilson "passed away suddenly this evening," according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The singer was at her home in Henderson, NV. She is survived by her daughter, son, several grandchildren, a sister and … [Read more...] about Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ has died
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces American Opportunity Accounts Act
Growing momentum for “Baby Bonds” with re-introduction of landmark legislation to combat the growing racial wealth gap, earns support from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to reintroduce the American Opportunity Accounts Act, legislation seeking to create a … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces American Opportunity Accounts Act
Notice of Spring Primary and Notice of Special Nonpartisan Primary for County Supervisor, District 10 and Sample Ballot
NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL NONPARTISAN PRIMARY FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 10 AND SAMPLE BALLOT (February 16, 2021) OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a Spring Primary Election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on February 16, 2021, at which the officers named … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Primary and Notice of Special Nonpartisan Primary for County Supervisor, District 10 and Sample Ballot
Honoring Black History Week 1 – Celebrating Our Historic Black Churches
The term “Black church” is used to describe Protestant churches that have predominately Black congregations. More broadly, the Black church is both a specific religious culture and a socio-religious force that has shaped protest movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Origins of the Black Church The Black church in the United States can be … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week 1 – Celebrating Our Historic Black Churches