By Karen Stokes Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a different theme for Black History Month. This year, the theme is “African Americans … [Read more...]
Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley Named First President and CEO at NCNW
By Stacey Brown January 26, 2023 When President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley counted among the first to cheer the … [Read more...]
Honorary Degree Recipient Doctor of Humane Letters
Jerrel W. Jones, a civil rights pioneer and unparalleled media pioneer, is the recipient of a 2022 honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Cardinal Stritch University. A Milwaukee native, Mr. … [Read more...]
Emory’s Department of Medicine gets intentional about increasing the number of Black Female Professors
Over the last ten years, Emory University has become more focused on creating an inclusive and diverse atmosphere for our students, faculty, and staff members. The Department of Medicine (DOM), the … [Read more...]
Meet Opel
Opel is a loving husband and dedicated father of three, running for re-election for County Council. Dedicated to the community, Opel mentors, tutors, and volunteers in his free time through his … [Read more...]
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Commemorating Black History Month
By Tammy Baldwin This February, we mark the 48th anniversary of Black History Month, a month in which we honor the achievements and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout our nation’s … [Read more...]
Championing Change: The Legislative Legacy of Hakeem Jeffries in Congress
Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. Rep. Jeffries is the Democratic Leader, having been … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Elects Historic Mayor: Cavalier Johnson Leads the City Towards Safety and Progress
Mayor Cavalier Johnson took office as Acting Mayor of the City of Milwaukee in late 2021 and set out immediately to build a safer city. He has prioritized violence reduction, economic development, and … [Read more...]
Bridging Communities: The Journey and Leadership of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
As a lifelong Milwaukee resident, County Executive David Crowley knows as well as anyone that Milwaukee County is truly a tale of two counties. He has lived the pain and struggle that many in our … [Read more...]
Black History Month Photo Collage
Photo collage of famous Black Leaders and Athletes … [Read more...]
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