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...]
Donald “Don” Sykes Leaves a Lasting Legacy as Community Leader and Mentor
By Dylan Deprey Donald “Don” Sykes was a community leader, an anti-poverty trailblazer and a mentor to many public servants fighting the same fight he had for decades. Sykes’ legacy as a … [Read more...]
Arthur T. Malone Found Peace April 14, 2017 at Age 81 Years
He was the beloved husband of Sandra Dercole. In June, 1978, the two were married; there were two children of this marriage: Jeffrey (Karen) Dercole, and Kim Chaffin. In May, 1958, Art married the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Bids Farewell to Jazz Legend Al Jarreau
By Dylan Deprey He was a smooth crooner. He was a versatile vocalist. He was a damn hard worker. Al Jarreau’s 20+ albums, seven Grammys and star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are just few of … [Read more...]
An Alderwoman Also Known as Mom
By Dylan Deprey She was a cheerleader. She was a college graduate. She was a local television hostess. She was an alderwoman. She was a traveler. Marlene Johnson-Odom held a lot of … [Read more...]
Veteran Voice of the Milwaukee Community Passes Away at 58
By Karen Stokes Eric Von, a popular journalist, magazine publisher and morning talk radio host at WNOV 860 passed away Thursday evening. He was 58. Weekday morning listeners looked forward … [Read more...]
Milwaukee radio host Eric Von dies Thursday
(MADISON) – Eric Von Boardley, noted Milwaukee journalist and broadcaster for WNOV (AM 860) passed away Thursday evening. Von’s show was a facet of the Milwaukee black talk radio scene, and was a … [Read more...]
MPD Captain’s Father Remembered
By Dylan Deprey In small town Arkansas it might just happen that a rattlesnake slithers by while changing the oil on your car. It is once in a lifetime story when it happens two different … [Read more...]
Legacy of Black Press Advocate Remembered
By Dylan Deprey Inspiring. Thought-Provoking. Pioneer. The words above are just a spattering of nouns and verbs thrown at a blank canvas. There are no sentences, no paragraphs and no … [Read more...]
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Father’s Memorial Poem
Kenneth L. Collins, Jr. was born on June 3, 1971. He was murdered on June 10, 2010, one week after his 37th birthday. He was buried on June 19, 2010. Kenneth was the father of four children, two … [Read more...]
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