Spann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, May 25, 2024, The Spann Foundation celebrated its 21st Annual Scholarship Brunch, with an “All White Affair” at the Four Points by Sheraton-North Shore, 8900 North Kildeer Court. At…
RNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say
Web Photo The Republican National Committee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, again warned the U.S. Secret Service director about a possible protest zone in Milwaukee. City leaders have floated the use of Pere Marquette Park…
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Milwaukee lakefront July 3 fireworks canceled this year
Fireworks will still be held at some Milwaukee County Parks Milwaukee County Parks announced Friday, May 24, 2024 that this year’s July 3 lakefront fireworks are canceled. The Milwaukee County Parks Department said the reason…
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The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that black people may have an even higher chance of battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The problem is that data can be sparse because doctors…
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Editorials
Lessons for young graduates
This is the joyous time of year when families, friends, and teachers are cheering on graduates of all ages who have worked so hard and made them all so proud. I hope many of today’s…
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…
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
MPS celebrates 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians
MPS valedictorians and salutatorians! As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their…
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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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Health and Fitness
The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that black people may have an even higher chance of battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The problem is that data can be sparse because doctors…
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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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What's Happening?
Solomon Coggs-Butler and classmates graduates of St. Marcus School 8th Grade
Photos by Yvonne Kemp 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…
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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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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…