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...]
After 190 Years, the Global Impact of the Black Press Is Still Undeniable
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) For 190 years, the global impact of the Black Press has been irrefutable; from fighting against colonialism to Africa to advocating for Black … [Read more...]
2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Returns on Sunday, September 17
Milwaukee, WI – The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Milwaukee County, the 10th largest event of its kind in the nation, will be held on Sunday, September 17 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Joe, host of … [Read more...]
March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Inspires 200 Nights of Freedom Initiative
By Dylan Deprey There have been articles, documentaries and television specials about the March on Milwaukee’s 200 Nights of Marching for Fair Housing 50 years ago, yet many Milwaukeeans don’t … [Read more...]
United Way Announces $60,250,000 Fundraising Goal
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s emphasis on creating lasting change through Community Fund and volunteer goal. MILWAUKEE – United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha … [Read more...]
First RICH Housing Rehab Project Complete in Washington Park Neighborhood
By Dylan Deprey The Hassan family had waited 24 years to finally call a house their home. Before Isha and Osman Hassan and their two sons and eight daughters were renting a three-bedroom and … [Read more...]
Local AT&T Pioneers Donate Over 700 New Backpacks to Milwaukee Students
‘Tools for Learning Project’ Provides Backpacks Filled with School Supplies to Needy Students MILWAUKEE – Over 700 Milwaukee students have new backpacks filled with school supplies for the new … [Read more...]
Natural Nurturer’s Coalition-All Ladies Movement Spreads Love Across the Entire City
By Dylan Deprey It all began with a phone call. Kristine Brown called up Honey Blackwell to tell her the disturbing story of walking her 11-year-old daughter down Greenfield Avenue to St. … [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...]
Historic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is a Trip Down Main Street
By Dylan Deprey There are over 900 Dr. Martin Luther King Drives across the country, and since 1992, Milwaukee has worked to transform the two-mile stretch that bridges downtown and the … [Read more...]
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