Trinity MBC hosts ‘Annual Choir Fashion Show’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 2829 N. Teutonia Ave., held its Trinity’s Choir Annual Fashion Show. Fashion is not something that exists in “dress only,” “Fashion is…
Milwaukee social services agency abruptly shuts down
Closure of Social Development Commission prompted by ‘misallocation of funding’ A social services agency that’s been a lifeline in Milwaukee for more than 60 years has abruptly shut down. The Social Development Commission (SDC) had…
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Milwaukee County supervisors sworn in
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Monday, April 15, 2024, new and returning Milwaukee County Board Supervisors were sworn in at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Pictured are (from top left photo) Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 10th District;…
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
Photos by Yvonne Kemp The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at FIS Global in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by FIS and attended…
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Editorials
Breaking Earth’s stillness
Earth Day and the month of April are commemorated across the world as a time to celebrate our planet and focus on action to protect it. During this month I often remember the poem “Keeping…
The parenting solution
Parenting skills in the US seem to be on the decline in 2024. The problem of declining parenting skills can be solved with one easy solution. There needs to be a new law passed or…
Christian Times
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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American Baptist College celebrates centennial
Wisconsin churches have been blessed to support American Baptist College for at least four decades. This being the centennial year of the college, we are pleased to announce ABC Day Wisconsin will commence with a…
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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
Milwaukee Direct Admit simplifies college applications for MPS students
Does applying to college seem complicated? High school juniors attending any Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) school can apply to Milwaukee’s two largest colleges in less than five minutes at no cost. By applying now, students…
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Apply today for summer arts internship positions
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship application is now open! There are 63 positions available with…
Health and Fitness
Getting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
Source: https://blackdoctor.org/black-cardiovascular-clinical-trials-participation. Despite progress in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, black adults in the USA still face higher rates of premature CVD death compared to white adults. According to Dr. LaPrincess C. Brewer and Joshua…
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Six foods to skip after age 50
Photo by: Danielle Del Plato They may look tempting, but they are packed with unhealthy levels of sugars, fats and salt. Try these alternatives instead By Alison Gwinn, AARP We’re not going to lie. Eating…
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What's Happening?
‘Orishas & Oracles:’ A gallery show by Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Friday, April 19, 2024, father/daughter creative duo and Lindsay Heights residents Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma premiered their new joint gallery show during Gallery Night and Day 2024. The show…
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‘Second Annual Melanin Mixer’ honors local business leaders
Photos by Carmen A. Murguia “The 2nd Annual Melanin Mixer,” founded by business owner Grace Cole (top photo), was beautifully unveiled on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the exclusive The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay…
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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…