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...]
Strong was pioneer of City’s Black Media
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...]
Jim Brown the NFL’s Most Dominant Player Dies at 87
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
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...]
The Passing of Robert Joseph Thomas
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...]
The Passing of Geri Mc Fadden
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
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...]
Father, Husband, and Community Involved Businessman Dies at 92
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...]
In Loving Memory of Marcus William Mays
Sunrise September 17, 1956 Sunset August 22, 2022 Friday, September 2, 2022 Visitation @ Noon and Service 1:00pm Holy Redeemer COGIC 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way Officiating Pastor Larry … [Read more...]
Homegoing Celebration of Wallace White
Born ~ May 28, 1933 • Departed ~ June 11, 2022 Wallace White, a long-standing community leader, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a long illness. He was born on May 28, 1933, to … [Read more...]
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