Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates Senior Week in Milwaukee
Photos by Kim Robinson On Monday, May 13, 2024, the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Milwaukee Alumni Chapter presented a donation to Northcott Neighborhood House. From May 13 through May 19, Kappa Alpha…
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Family of Sade Robinson accepts posthumous MATC degree in 19-year-old’s honor
Event Photo Milwaukee woman believed to have been murdered was set to graduate at Sunday ceremony. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) awarded a posthumous degree to the family of Sade Robinson, at a commencement ceremony…
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Dalvery Blackwell receives honorary degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosted their annual commencement ceremony at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Degrees were conferred upon more than 300 students who graduated from…
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Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates 36th anniversary of Pastor G.H. Jolly
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Pastor George H. Jolly and First Lady Diane Jolly celebrated 36 years as pastor of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration was held at the…
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Editorials
Dating Willie Lynch
Web Photo There is a problem in the African American community. There is the crazed relationship dance between African American females and males. On various media platforms you have both genders complaining about the faults…
Appreciating teachers
May 6-10 was Teacher Appreciation Week this year, but in an era of headlines and concern about burnout and stress, I join many others who believe teachers should be applauded and deeply appreciated all year…
Christian Times
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates 36th anniversary of Pastor G.H. Jolly
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Pastor George H. Jolly and First Lady Diane Jolly celebrated 36 years as pastor of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration was held at the…
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A brief listing of Milwaukee’s oldest black churches
By Jerome D. Henderson In the final Book of the New Testament, John, the beloved disciple, wrote a prophetic word of encouragement to seven churches in what is now part of Turkey. At the time…
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Personal Finance and Business
Nine smart ways to spend your tax refund
How to spend the money mindfully Receiving a large tax refund can feel like you won the lottery. For many of us, it’s the biggest paycheck we receive all year. That’s a lot of “extra”…
An introduction to Roxie Hendon: Real estate agent, title closer, sales agent and educator
I am a Milwaukee native who grew up in what is considered one of the worst zip codes for black families in the country-53206. I was raised in a two-parent, blended household with my mom…
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Education
Retiring MHSA dance teacher Sandra Jordan reflects on her best advice to students
For nearly 29 years, Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) students have absorbed dance instruction and life lessons from teacher Sandra Jordan in the school’s dance studio. Now, this semester is her last at…
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These elementary educators share 314 years of experience and gratitude
Photo by MPS. Pictured are (back row, from left)Anthony McDaniels, 24 years; Sherita Kostuck, 34 years; Stephanie Baade, 33 years; Rozlind Davis, 34 years; Christine LaMarre, 30.7 years; Alida Harris, 20 years; Principal Jason Galien;…
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Health and Fitness
Five health conditions blacks commonly face as they get older
Source: Blackdoctor.org As we age, health challenges are just a part of life. However, for black men and women, the journey into older adulthood may be a little different. Research has consistently shown that the…
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Body detox: Three natural detoxes to spring clean your body
An overhaul of clutter and dust that has collected within your personal space over the months is needed. You’re going to put in work to get your space in order, but don’t stop your spring…
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What's Happening?
Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Photos by Yvonne Kemp 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,…
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Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday May 11, 2024, Jessie Ruth Bradley McNeely Wells celebrated her 105th birthday at St. Matthew CME Church, 7500 N. 76th St. Photos by Yvonne Kemp Jessie was born in…
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Lifestyles
Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
While you might not think about who was behind some of the technology taken for granted daily, it might surprise you to know how many come from black women. Throughout history, black women have inspired…
Black leaders who are shaping history today
Black Americans have played a crucial role in helping to advance America’s business, political and cultural landscape into what it is today. And since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February as…