By Reverend Joy L. Gallmon Early one Sunday morning, as a new day dawned, two Marys pressed their way to a cemetery. Two women bound by grief and gratitude made their […]
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Ramona Edelin, Influential Activist and Education Advocate, Dies at 78
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Once upon a time, Black Americans were simply known as colored people, or Negroes. That is until Ramona Edelin came […]
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“Every night, our kids say their prayers to the sound of gunfire in the background—” —Mitch Albom, Haitian orphanage director Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, […]
It’s probably of no consequence to most Black Milwaukeeans. Still, a Germantown referendum calling for a tax increase to support the hiring of four new police officers foretells a cultural […]
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Education
Urban arts school to hold meeting
The governance board of UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Inc. will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, March 28, starting at 5 p.m., to discuss notices from the Office of Educational Opportunity, […]
Town Hall Meetings addressing MPS Referendum
Milwaukee School Board Director, Aisha Carr, will host two Town Hall meetings. One will be held today, Wednesday, March 27th, at Washington High School located at 2525 North Sherman Blvd. […]
Health
Local NAACP and Black nurses group successful in getting city to stop for-profit nursing school from opening!
By Mikel Holt While the fight may not be over, a coalition of Black fraternity and civil rights organizations claimed a significant victory in their attempt to derail the […]
Thousands of Wisconsinites Risk Muscle Mass Loss with New Weight loss Drugs, Warns Expert
New generation rapid weight loss treatments strip away not just fat, but also precious muscle mass. Google Trends data reveals a surge in curiosity across the state. 7 tips on how best […]
Economy
Historic Antitrust Settlement Reshapes Real Estate Landscape: NAREB Prepares for Industry Shift
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a development reshaping the real estate industry, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finalized a historic settlement late last […]
The best way to take care of and improve your credit!
Your credit score can determine your financial mobility; use these tips to learn how to improve and maintain yours. By Jennifer Streaks It is more expensive to borrow money in […]
Arts & Entertainment
Urban arts school to hold meeting
The governance board of UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Inc. will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, March 28, starting at 5 p.m., to discuss notices from the Office of Educational Opportunity, […]
COMMENTARY: Lady Day and The Lights!
By Vincent L. Hall | Texas Metro News Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolia, sweet and fresh Then the sudden […]
Local News
Milwaukee Rec to host annual ‘Egg-stravaganza’
Milwaukee Recreation will host the annual ‘Egg-stravaganza’ at Andrew Douglas Middle School (3620 N. 18th St., from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 22) and Bay View High School (2751 S. […]
Legal challenges are expected with signing of ‘protests zone’ measure for RNC convention
Compiled by MCJ Editorial Staff A lawsuit may be on the horizon after Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed the Common Council’s plan that will establish new rules and protocols for […]
National
COMMENTARY: Is a Cultural Shift on the Horizon?
By Maya Mackey | Inglewood Today Almost two weeks removed from Black History Month, I find myself pondering what Black Culture is, in modern times. There’s a running joke on […]