On Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, 75 children shopped for holiday gifts with Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., Sheriff’s deputies and officers from area law enforcement agencies for a day filled with the holiday spirit and giving. Sheriff Clarke first became aware of the event while he was visiting family in Green Bay and he saw [...]

Here is a cool idea for a holiday or winter birthday gift: sponsor Addi Jean (A.J.), the Milwaukee County Zoo’s baby Bactrian camel. A.J. was born on May 4, 2012. Sponsors can visit A.J. this winter and watch her frolic in the snow. That’s because Bactrian camels thrive in cold weather. Sponsor A.J. for just [...]

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held the 1st Annual Harry Kemp Photograhy Exhibition last Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The event featured works of local photographers that included the Milwaukee Courier’s own Robert A. Bell, Pat A. Robinson and Cy White. Also featured were freelance photographers, Kim Robinson, Cermakveli and Yvonne Kemp. The event ran from [...]

The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club group held its 8th 80 Celebration on Nov. 10, 2012. The annual gathering was held at The House of Peace. Vivian Beckly is the president of the organization. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)

Amy Words celebrated her 75th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Nostalgia located on North 43rd Street. Pictured with her above is her sister Jereal Dudley who now lives in Colorado Springs. Friends and family came from as far Illinois, Dallas and Colorado to join Amy for the celebration. (Photo by [...]

On Saturday, Nov. 24 Gee’s Clippers, African World Festival and Twin Towers Entertainment held its All Black Affair(ABA) Thanksgiving Weekend. This annual event, which is deemed as the largest all black event in the Midwest, attracts guests from all over the country. This year’s highly anticipated ABA was held at Potawatomi Casino in its new [...]

The 2012 Fresh Coast Classic Champions were the Winston-Salem State University after defeating St. Leo with a 63-57 final score. Marcus Wells of Winston-Salem was the Classic’s MVP. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson)

The Terry McCormick Gallery of Contemporary Fine and Folk Art hosts Blanche Brown: Celebrate Obama–Forward America Exhibition & Sale on Saturday, December 8, with a reception from 12 Noon through 5 pm. The location is 2522 North 18th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enthralled by political perceptions, self-taught artist Blanche Brown intuitively conveys the electric chaos of [...]

Marks first time more than 100 school districts reach milestone Washington, D.C. — For the first time ever, more than 100 school districts have 10 percent of their students enrolled in public charter schools, according to a report released today by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), titled A Growing Movement: America’s Largest [...]

Recently on Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 The Historic Third Ward Association held its Gallery Night and Day event. The King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio located at 2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. presented a special presentation entitled, ‘If These Quilts Could Talk… African American Quilting Traditions’. Quilts were featured [...]