By Dylan Deprey Too Black. Too strong. To be denied. Pastor Carl Frederick Williams has lived by the Original Black Panther credo his entire life. He was a son, a brother, a father and a … [Read more...]
Community Activist and Former CEO of OIC, Carl Gee Dies at 77
By Karen Stokes Carl Alexander Gee, community activist and former CEO of Opportunities Industrialization Center of Greater Milwaukee (OIC) died on September 13, after a long battle with … [Read more...]
Nate Conyers, Co-Founder of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Dies at 72
By Karen Stokes Journalist, businessman and co-founder of the Milwaukee Times Newspaper, Nathan Conyers died at the age of 72. Over the past 10 years, Conyers has endured various illnesses … [Read more...]
Dave Nelson, Brewers Broadcaster and Philanthropist, Dies at 73
By Evan Casey Dave Nelson, longtime Milwaukee Brewers coach and broadcaster, died last week Sunday after a long battle with lung cancer. Nelson, or “Davey,” had a storied career in baseball and … [Read more...]
Vel Phillips, Influential Trailblazer and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 94
By Evan Casey and Karen Stokes Velvalea “Vel” Phillips, a Milwaukee legend, an advocate for civil rights who displayed courage under great pressure, died Tuesday. She was 94. Civil rights … [Read more...]
Winnie Mandela Dies at 81
Anti-Apartheid Crusader, “Mother of the Nation” Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies at 81 By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) South Africa’s “Mother of the Nation” an anti-Apartheid … [Read more...]
Lee Holloway, the first African American Chair of the Milwaukee County Board, Dies at 71
By Karen Stokes Lee Holloway, former chair of the Milwaukee County Board died Wednesday evening. He was 71. Holloway was first elected in 1992 to represent the board’s 5th District seat on … [Read more...]
Obituary – Nellie M. Durrell
On January 30, 2018, at 90 years of age, Nellie M. Durrell departed this life into Eternal Rest. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 nieces, 3 nephews and many extended family and friends. A … [Read more...]
ReDonna Rodgers Lives on Through Empowering Youth and Entrepreneurship
By Dylan Deprey “If you can’t get a job, make a job.” This fiery self-sufficient motto was just one of the many empowering phrases ReDonna Rodgers used to instill success in the youth she … [Read more...]
Dick Gregory Dies at 84
By Stacy M Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday. He was 84. Friends, family and celebrities took to social media … [Read more...]
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