On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Vernon Townsend, one of Milwaukee's few remaining World War II veterans, celebrated his 100th birthday. Five generations of his family and friends gathered to wish him well for his 100 birthday with a surprise drive-by parade (due to social distancing). Happy Birthday Mr. Townsend! … [Read more...] about Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday
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Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Register to Vote COVID-19 Testing Come Alive October 5 MLK Heritage Health Center Isaac Coggs Hertage Health Center … [Read more...] about Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group "The Emotions," has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the band's official Facebook page Sunday, Septemeber 20, 2020. "Pam succumbed to health challenges that she'd been battling for several years," the post read. "Now our beautiful sister will sing amongst the angels in heaven in perfect … [Read more...] about Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61
Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the family of Jacob Blake, Jr., who was shot in the back in Kenosha, WI on August 23, 2020, was joined by hundreds of peaceful protesters, including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Congresswoman Gwen Moore to protest the shooting of Blake. Despite violence that had erupted during the week-long protest, Saturday's march was one of solidarity and unity … [Read more...] about Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
Milwaukee Urban League urges Black voters to ‘Reclaim Your Vote!’
On Saturday, September 5, 2020, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted a press conference at its offices, 435 W. North Ave., announcing its new voter engagement initiative, "Reclaim Your Vote." Partnering with local organizations and business through the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, the "Get Out the Vote" efforts and activities will focus on voter education, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League urges Black voters to ‘Reclaim Your Vote!’
City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted its annual "Back-to-School Fair" at four different locations in Milwaukee. At this location, Hopkins Lloyd School, 1503 W. Hopkins St., students were given school supplies, book bags, masks, and hand sanitizer along with community education materials. The Health Department partnered with United Way of … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
Remembering the life of Dorothy J. Fisher
Fondly called Dothee, Dottie, Dot and Dorothea by family and friends, Dorothy Jean Toombs was born in Ripley, Tennessee, on July 27, 1950. She was the second eldest of eleven children born to James and Louise (Mann) Toombs, both natives of Tennessee. Dorothy migrated as a small child with her family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the family would settle and reside for … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Dorothy J. Fisher
Despite COVID-19 a summer tradition still lives on
Despite the pandemic closing up restaurants, some kids are still exercising their entrepreneurial skills over the summer tradition by running their own lemonade stand. This stand is run by Sakajha Smiley and her 4 year-old daughter, Royah. The mother and daughter team sold lemonade and snacks out of this stand they built together, located in front of the Lisbon … [Read more...] about Despite COVID-19 a summer tradition still lives on
Mrs. Vera LeBlanc celebrates her 98th birthday with parade
Just because there is a pandemic going on, and everyone should be staying home, doesn't mean that you can't celebrate your birthday. Though social distancing, Mrs. Vera LeBlanc (top photo, on left) still got to celebrate her 98th on Thursday, July 16, 2020 with a parade in her honor. Vera's friends, family, church family, and members of the North Central Service Club, Inc., … [Read more...] about Mrs. Vera LeBlanc celebrates her 98th birthday with parade
Batwoman: The CW casts Javicia Leslie as new series lead for season 2
The CW has found its new Batwoman. Actress Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me) will take over the lead role in Batwoman Season 2. As previously reported, The CW isn't recasting the Kate Kane role following Ruby Rose's abrupt departure from Batwoman. Instead, Leslie has been cast as a new character named Ryan Wilder. Here's The CW's official description for Ryan … [Read more...] about Batwoman: The CW casts Javicia Leslie as new series lead for season 2