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Vel Phillips, Influential Trailblazer and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 94

April 20, 2018

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...]

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Winnie Mandela Dies at 81

April 6, 2018

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...]

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Lee Holloway, the first African American Chair of the Milwaukee County Board, Dies at 71

March 17, 2018

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...]

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Obituary – Nellie M. Durrell

February 24, 2018

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...]

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ReDonna Rodgers Lives on Through Empowering Youth and Entrepreneurship

September 9, 2017

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...]

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Dick Gregory Dies at 84

August 26, 2017

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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Donald “Don” Sykes Leaves a Lasting Legacy as Community Leader and Mentor

August 19, 2017

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...]

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Arthur T. Malone Found Peace April 14, 2017 at Age 81 Years

April 21, 2017

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...]

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Milwaukee Bids Farewell to Jazz Legend Al Jarreau

February 18, 2017

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...]

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An Alderwoman Also Known as Mom

January 21, 2017

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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