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March 7th, 2026

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‘Black Wall Street’: Trump’s plan for rally in Tulsa calls attention to 1921 race massacre

President Donald Trump planned to hold a rally Friday, June 19, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma – the site of the worst racial attack in U.S. history, by many accounts. After days of controversy over that choice, he changed the date. The history of the massacre in the area, which was known as "Black Wall Street," spotlights the formation of an affluent Black community and the … [Read more...] about ‘Black Wall Street’: Trump’s plan for rally in Tulsa calls attention to 1921 race massacre

Evers orders Gay Pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history. The flag was raised over the East Wing of the Capitol building Friday and … [Read more...] about Evers orders Gay Pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol

Con-drag-ulations Milwaukee: Presenting our new Queen, Jaida Essence Hall

"America's next drag superstar" is Milwaukee's own Jaida Essence Hall. Hall, a leading player in the local drag scene for nearly a decade, won season 12 of VH1's hit reality competition Friday, May 29, 2020. "I know how it is to grind so hard and so many times be told no," Hall told RuPaul on Friday's finale. "(Winning) will give me validation that once you know what your … [Read more...] about Con-drag-ulations Milwaukee: Presenting our new Queen, Jaida Essence Hall

Cream City Medical Society hands out home-made mask

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, the Cream City Medical Society handed out home-made COVID-19 face masks to the public at the Pick'n Save at 5700 West Capital Dr. The masks were handed out on a first come, first serve basis. The Cream City Medical Society is the first and only Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) organization of African American physicians. It is a charter chapter of … [Read more...] about Cream City Medical Society hands out home-made mask

McDonald’s apologizes for refusing to serve Africans in China

A woman held up a sign inside a McDonald’s that said the restaurant did not serve black customers. The sign wasn’t displayed in some city in the segregated American South during the 1950s. It was recently displayed in Guangzhou, China, which has the largest African population in China. Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, has a population of 14.90 million. McDonald’s, … [Read more...] about McDonald’s apologizes for refusing to serve Africans in China

Signs of Life: Easter Sunday

On Sunday, April 12, 2020, Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple of the Apostolic Faith Church, 4300 N Green Bay Ave., celebrated Easter Sunday in a rather unusual way this year. While still under Governor Evers' "Safer at Home" measures, Mt. Zion was unable to have its usual Easter communion service and fellowship. However, Suffragan Bishop Designate Monica Parchia Price and Elder … [Read more...] about Signs of Life: Easter Sunday

Signs of Life: Milwaukee Black-owned business

Since the city has been under a "Safer at Home" order as of March 25, 2020, most of the city has been quiet and deserted. But a few signs of life still persist. Currently, there are many Milwaukee "essential" businesses, besides food and drug stores, that are still open. Many like City.Net Cafe and Coffee Makes You Black are currently offering curbside pick-up or delivery, … [Read more...] about Signs of Life: Milwaukee Black-owned business