Mandel believes early parent involvement is key to breaking the cycle of poverty By Barry Mandel Early on in grade school, it was expected that I would go to college and continue on to law school. My parents engrained this in me. The pathway and milestones to get there were a regular part our family [...]

On Friday, Nov. 22 Milwaukee will be represented on the popular game show, Family Feud featuring Steve Harvey. The Ivorys made up of brothers and cousins will appear on the show which airs in Milwaukee on WVTV CW-18, beginning at 6:00 pm. According to Earl Ivory, he sent in an email expressing an interest in [...]

Broadcasting pioneer Jessie Garcia talks about her life with the Pack By A. David Dahmer Special from The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper Sportscaster Jessie Garcia, host of WTMJ’s “The Mike McCarthy Show,” and author of the new book “My Life with the Green & Gold: Tales of 20 Years of Sportscasting,” was the special guest [...]

Local journalist and author James Causey shares a moment with Carla Allison, owner of Reader’s Choice Bookstore who was also the host of the CHOICE Milwaukee Black Festival of Books event held last Saturday. Teresa Rae Butler signed copies of her books. Sheila Payton, local businesswoman has added the title of author to her list [...]

Griffin Scott Press announced a late September release date for Cynthia Bailey-Thomas’s and Peter Thomas’s urban memoir. The book chronicles the couple’s journey of courtship, marriage, financial comebacks and blending a family of six children. Bailey-Thomas shares, “Peter and I did not write a book to give other couples relationship advice. Our story is biographical [...]

Hollywood film director F. Gary Gray joined fellow Harley Davidson bike enthusiasts at the Black Bikers’ Jam held last week during the 110th Harley Davidson Anniversary Celebration. The Jam was held out on 76th and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee. Gray said that he was there to take in the sights, and he enjoyed the [...]

Spotlights Gray’s role in the worldwide adventure of a single leather jacket traveling the globe during Harley’s 110th Anniversary F. Gary Gray loves motorcycling almost as much as he loves making movies. Gray combines his two passions in a documentary that follows an epic journey on his custom Harley- Davidson. In the video, which debuted [...]

County Supervisor Russell Stamper, II and Brad Anthony Bernard enjoyed the festivities at the Community Arts and Funk Festival held at Washington Park recently. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)

African World Festival held this past Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 was the scene for entertainment and fun for the entire family. From R & B, Blues, Jazz and Gospel, the festival featured it all. Enjoying the festivities was music legend Kenneth Gamble, (pictured on the right) with Jazz artist Tim Bowman who performed at the [...]

On Sunday, July 21, 2013, 150 people gathered at a local Ballroom to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Bessie M. Gray. Mrs. Gray spent over 48 years in the field of Early Childhood Education and exemplified a level of expertise not many can claim. She has been a leader in many areas related [...]