Leading up to his sudden death, Tito had been performing with brothers Jackie and Marlon as 'The Jacksons' Tito Jackson, a member of the famous family band 'The Jackson 5' and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, has died, his nephew Siggy Jackson confirmed. The musician was 70. According to Entertainment Tonight (which was first to report the news), Jackson … [Read more...] about Tito Jackson, original member of ‘The Jackson 5’ and brother of the late Michael Jackson, dies at 70
Obituaries
Remembering Dr. Bobbie J. Lathan, community leader and volunteer
On September 11, 2024, Milwaukee lost a community leader and true servant of the Lord, Dr. Bobbie Jean Lathan, at age 83. With God as her guide, Bobbie Lathan committed her life to serving with compassion. Lathan was born in Pine Bluff, AR, and relocated to Milwaukee as a child. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. In 1972, the Miller Brewery Company (now … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Bobbie J. Lathan, community leader and volunteer
James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of ‘Darth Vader’ and ‘Mufasa,’ dead at age 93
You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso profundo, conveying instant dignity or menace, was Jones’ signature instrument. It brought power to all his stage and movie roles, most indelibly as Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” Mufasa in “The Lion King” and as the voice of CNN. That remarkable voice is just one of many things the world will … [Read more...] about James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of ‘Darth Vader’ and ‘Mufasa,’ dead at age 93
The voice and heartbeat of Milwaukee: Remembering Keyon Jackson-Malone
From airwaves to Atkinson Park: A legacy of unity, service, and unshakable community spirit Keyon Lavell Jackson- Malone was more than just a name in Milwaukee; he was the heartbeat of his community. A man who cherished every corner of Atkinson Park. He transformed it into a place of hope by establishing a mobile food pantry that nourished not only stomachs but also … [Read more...] about The voice and heartbeat of Milwaukee: Remembering Keyon Jackson-Malone
Remembering the life of the late Bill Taylor
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
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