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October 10th, 2025

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Menrose Johnson: Still cooking and teaching at 97 years old

In 1924, the legendary jazz trumpeter, composer and singer Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong moved from Chicago to the burgeoning Harlem night club scene in New York City, a move which made him an international sensation whose music transcended the strict racial barriers of that era. That same year, three-year-old Menrose Johnson, her two sisters and the rest of her family relocated … [Read more...] about Menrose Johnson: Still cooking and teaching at 97 years old

Milwaukee needs direct bus route to new Foxconn plant

Although the new Foxconn LCD screen manufacturing plant to be constructed 30 miles south of Milwaukee in Pleasant Prairie is not expected to be operational until at least 2020, Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., testified in favor of developing bus service at a meeting of the Milwaukee County Board transportation committee on March 7, 2018. The committee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee needs direct bus route to new Foxconn plant

Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black History Month and heart health

During the month of February, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month with a number of special services. The first event was their African American Heritage Program on Sunday, February 18, 2018, and this year's theme was, "Saluting our Educators: Past and Present." This event included special guests Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne B. … [Read more...] about Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black History Month and heart health

Save The Date for Spring Fling Membership and Scholarship Dance on April 21

The North Division Alumni Association, Inc., is sponsoring the 7th annual Spring Fling Membership and Scholarship Dance on Saturday April 21, 2018 at the African American Women’s’ Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. Doors open at 6 PM and event will conclude by 10 PM. The cost of tickets is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For additional information, please call Ned Moton at … [Read more...] about Save The Date for Spring Fling Membership and Scholarship Dance on April 21

Sixth Annual Girls’ Day at City Hall

There was plenty of "girl power" at City Hall in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 24, 2016. City leaders hosted a "Girls' Day" pairing young women with leaders in the community. The young women got to participate in workshops with female elected officials and those who work in public service. Currently, Milele Coggs is the only woman on the Milwaukee Common Council, and she said … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Girls’ Day at City Hall

Dads and daughters celebrate

The special bond between a father and daughter was celebrated at the 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Over 800 dads and daughters packed the gym at North Division High School for an evening of dining, music, dancing, and the sharing of a special time. The Daddy Daughter Dance was an annual event put on by the Milwaukee Recreation Department in partnership with the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Dads and daughters celebrate