More than 120 people showed up in person and nearly 100 watched via live video stream as the youngest children of WTMJ-TV Anchor William ‘Bill’ Taylor hosted a celebration of life for him in Milwaukee on Saturday, August 3, 2024, which would have been his 80th birthday. The African-themed celebration took place at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center Street … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of the late Bill Taylor
Obituaries
Celebrating the life of Dedrick Maurice Elder
Dedrick Maurice Elder passed on to his heavenly home on July 5, 2024, at the age of 64 in Milwaukee, WI. Born on September 20, 1959, in Knoxville, TN, Dedrick was a devoted friend, educator, and coach. Dedrick attended Dominican High School and later Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, where he played basketball and graduated with a degree in elementary education. … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life of Dedrick Maurice Elder
Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies at age 93
Willie Mays, the iconic baseball legend whose remarkable career spanned 22 seasons, has died, the San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was 93. Mays "passed away peacefully this afternoon," the Giants said in a statement. "All of Major League Baseball is in mourning today as we are gathered at the very ballpark where a career and a legacy like no … [Read more...] about Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies at age 93
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday, June 10, 2024. He was 95. His family said Lawson died on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a short illness in Los Angeles, where he spent decades working as a pastor, … [Read more...] about The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95
Remembering Don Tate
Don R. Tate, 86, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Don was born on June 19, 1937 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Tate was a retired MPS Industrial Arts teacher at Rufus King High School and Webster, Bell, Malcom X and Jackie Robinson Middle schools. Visitation will be held Friday June 7, 2024 at 11:00 am, followed by the celebration of life at Albright New Hope … [Read more...] about Remembering Don Tate
Remembering Sade Robinson
On Monday April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson disappeared. By the afternoon of Friday, April 12, Milwaukee and the whole world would know what had happened to her. When Maxwell S. Anderson, 33, a man who Robinson had a date with the night she disappeared, was formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson. But while the gruesome … [Read more...] about Remembering Sade Robinson
Andre Braugher, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor dies at age 61
Actor who played deadpan Captain Raymond Holt and starred in 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' has died after a brief illness Andre Braugher, who starred as Captain Raymond Holt in the hit comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine and as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street, has died at age 61. The actor passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 after battling lung … [Read more...] about Andre Braugher, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor dies at age 61
Milwaukee’s Bishop Sedgwick Daniels passes; church, community mourn
Members of Milwaukee's Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ are in mourning in the wake of Bishop Sedgwick Daniels' death. "He will truly, truly be missed," said Michelle Pitts, a longtime friend of Bishop Daniels. "It is a call you never want to receive about a friend." Pitts owns a funeral home in Milwaukee. Now the person who helps others grieve is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Bishop Sedgwick Daniels passes; church, community mourn
Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes
Florence Hanna Dukes passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. A native of Miami, Florida, she moved to Milwaukee with her husband of 47 years in 1971. Mrs. Dukes attended Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee earning a master’s degree in management administration and … [Read more...] about Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes
Save some love for you
In the mayhem called the USA, many people have little time to appreciate the main person they should. People across the country find time to think about issues that a celebrity is facing. Many people send thoughts and prayers to people in other countries wishing them good health. All of these deeds are on the side of good. It is time for everyone to pull back some of those good … [Read more...] about Save some love for you