By Nyesha Stone Our Black youth need to know there’s a space for them in this world, even though society says differently. Fresh Coast Basketball Classic is on its 12th year, and it’s been working … [Read more...]
2018 Fresh Coast Classic & Mega Drumline Competition!
After stomachs are full and family time is over this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, you all can join us for the annual go-to event, the Fresh Coast Classics. This year will be the 12th year of Fresh … [Read more...]
Fresh Coast Basketball Classic November 24-25
Fresh Coast Classic Prepares for Thanksgiving Weekend Tournament
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Eleven years ago, Running Rebels, a nonprofit group of Milwaukee established the Fresh Coast Classic or FCC for short. The objective was to generate interest for college among … [Read more...]
Fresh Coast Basketball Classic Nov 25-26 at UWM Klotsche Center
After 35 Years, Running Rebels Continues to Make a Difference for Milwaukee Youth
By Karen Stokes In 1980, Victor Barnett wanted to bring about a transformation in the community by offering youth an alternative to gang involvement and making Milwaukee a better city. At the … [Read more...]
Fresh Coast Classic Brings Teams Together for Eighth Year
For the eighth time, the Fresh Coast Basketball Classic returns to Milwaukee on Thanksgiving weekend to pit Milwaukee City Conference high school basketball teams against suburban teams in a set of … [Read more...]
2013 Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Championship
Central State University Marauders (vs Winston Salem State University) won the 2013 Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Championship at Wisconsin Lutheran College on November 30. ( photo by Pat A. … [Read more...]
College Fair will Include MPS second graders and parents
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 … [Read more...]
Winston-Salem State University wins 2012 Fresh Coast Classic Championship
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. … [Read more...]