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Earth’s Loss is Heaven’s Gain: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Renowned Artist David L. Anderson

December 28, 2024

By Dr. Darrell L. Williams Today, we mourn the loss of Breakfast Club M.K.E. member and friend…David L. Anderson. David was a world renowned artist whose artwork can be seen all over the world. … [Read more...]

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Willie Mays, Baseball’s Best All-Around Player, Is Dead at 93

June 21, 2024

By Charles Collier Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” was the most talented player to ever play the game.  He died on Tuesday in an assisted living facility in Palo Alto, California.  Former … [Read more...]

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The Passing of Florence Hanna Dukes

August 26, 2023

Florence Hanna Dukes passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. A native of Miami, Florida, she moved … [Read more...]

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Strong was pioneer of City’s Black Media

August 26, 2023

By Jan Uebelherr of the Journal Sentinel Mary Ellen Strong, a pioneer in black media and marketing in Milwaukee and Chicago, died Tuesday of heart failure at her California home. She was … [Read more...]

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Jim Brown the NFL’s Most Dominant Player Dies at 87

May 27, 2023

Jim Brown was worthy of admiration. The great football player, civil rights activist and actor impacted our youth as well as fellow human beings. Jim Nathaniel Brown was born on February 17, 1936, in … [Read more...]

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You Only Own Your Name

April 29, 2023

By LaKeshia N. Myers Ms. Annie K. Jones was an interesting lady. She never spoke loudly, ate a lot of popcorn (which I learned is a school administrator’s go-to for lunch), and she always … [Read more...]

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The Passing of Robert Joseph Thomas

April 14, 2023

Entrepreneur and Milwaukee Community Journal co-founder and Associate Publisher Robert Joseph Thomas passed away Wednesday. He was 86. A natural ‘teaser,’ Thomas loved to talk politics and the … [Read more...]

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The Passing of Geri Mc Fadden

April 8, 2023

Long time Milwaukee mental health leader Geri Mc Fadden passed away in California during January 2023. Geri came to Milwaukee from South Carolina in 1969 and went on to co-found New Concept Self … [Read more...]

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When the Gates Swing Open

February 11, 2023

By LaKeshia N. Myers A minister once said, “Remember, everyone has two dates on their tombstone, what really counts is what you did with the dash in between. It’s the dash that’s most … [Read more...]

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Father, Husband, and Community Involved Businessman Dies at 92

February 10, 2023

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee lost a prominent and active member of the community. Elmer Anderson passed away on February 2. He was 92. Elmer C. (Andy) Anderson, Jr, of Mequon, WI, Andy was born … [Read more...]

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