On May 24, 2024, the United Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., held its 143rd Annual Session at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center from May 24-28, returning to Milwaukee for the first time since 2002 and drawing more than 2,000 members. Nationally, The United Supreme Council … [Read more...] about Prince Hall Masons recognize community leaders during annual session
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Seven Juneteenth foods and traditions
From eating red foods to promoting activism, Juneteenth traditions pay tribute to the liberation of America's enslaved. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in America. But in many pockets of the country it has been celebrated since long before then. Juneteenth, a portmanteau for June and nineteenth, began on that date in Galveston, TX in 1865 when General … [Read more...] about Seven Juneteenth foods and traditions
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
Solomon Coggs-Butler and classmates graduates of St. Marcus School 8th Grade
On Saturday, May 26, 2024, Solomon Coggs-Butler and 40 other 8th-grade graduates had a party to celebrate moving on to high school. His Mom, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was mistress of ceremonies to acknowledge students, parents, faith leaders, tutors, and educators for working collectively to get graduates to the finish line. The graduation party was at Gordon Park … [Read more...] about Solomon Coggs-Butler and classmates graduates of St. Marcus School 8th Grade
Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Milwaukee "showed up and showed out" to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
On Saturday May 11, 2024, Jessie Ruth Bradley McNeely Wells celebrated her 105th birthday at St. Matthew CME Church, 7500 N. 76th St. Jessie was born in St. Joseph, LA on May 16, 1919. She moved to Flint, MI after high school graduation, later married Charles Thomas McNeely, Sr. and had two children, R.L. and Tracey Louise and lovingly raised stepson Charles Louis, Jr. … [Read more...] about Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Milwaukee showed up and showed out to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Olivia Sue Jones: 70 years young
On Saturday May 4, 2024 Olivia Sue Jones celebrated her 70th birthday with family and friends at the Taste of Soul, located at 4706 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. … [Read more...] about Olivia Sue Jones: 70 years young
Meet Mary Hoehne: Helping make Granville a better place
You've been to the Granville Blues Fest and had a fabulous time. You've even driven through the vast manufacturing corridor in Granville. And perhaps you know a business owner interested in setting up shop in the Granville Connection. However, do you know about the hard-working woman behind the scenes to keep all of this movement going in Granville? That energetic woman is Mary … [Read more...] about Meet Mary Hoehne: Helping make Granville a better place
‘It’s a Love Thing’ celebrates the wonderful and diverse 40+ crowd
Milwaukee's "It's A Love Thing" spring event was held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The sold-out event included dancing to R&B, House, Latin, and Old School music by DJ Kelc (Kellie Carson), delicious Latin cuisine prepared by Chef Michael Redic and Chef Elizabeth Rodriguez, vendors including Butterscotch Baby … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Love Thing’ celebrates the wonderful and diverse 40+ crowd