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...]
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...]
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