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Karen Stokes
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STRYV365 Celebrates Milwaukee Youth with Motown Christmas Event
Over 500 highly spirited students danced and sang along with members of Motown’s most legendary groups including The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours at the Riverside Theatre last Friday,…
Parents Can Now Give Their Children Ages 5 and Older More Protection Against COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5-11. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children on Nov 2. With this development, parents now need to…
Ceremony Held to Dedicate Statue of the Late Welford Sanders
Community leaders and residents gathered at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts and Enterprise Center to celebrate the dedication of a life size statue of the late Welford Sanders on Thursday,…
The Green Book Sparks Inspiration for New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
A new commissioned wall mural titled “On Site: Derrick Adams, Our Time Together” was unveiled on Oct. 29, 2021 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The mural was made specifically for…
Ascension Wisconsin Announces Program Designed to Help Fathers Be More Involved in the Birth Process
Mayor Tom Barrett and Ascension Wisconsin welcomed local faith leaders for an informative discussion on infant mortality at the 11th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath event. The virtual event celebrated the…
As Gun Violence Surges in Milwaukee, is There a Solution?
Milwaukeeans need a break from the breaking news reports of the endless stream of shootings. This year has already been a horrific year of gun violence. The following events occurred…
Bader Philanthropies Honors Reuben and Mildred Harpole
Bader Philanthropies honored Reuben and Mildred Harpole during the grand opening of its newly renovated building in the Harambee neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 12. During the celebration and ribbon cutting…
Stacey Abrams Talks Voting Rights, Politics, and Being “The First” at Pabst Theater
Earlier this week, the Pabst Theater hosted “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams,” a nationwide tour featuring former Georgia lawmaker and author Stacey Abrams on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The nationwide tour…
Lace Up to do Your Part to End Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is difficult and can be a tricky situation to navigate. Learning as much as you can about Alzheimer’s can be helpful. This…
Milwaukee Radio Personality, Ernie G, Whose Legacy Spans 44 Years, Passes Away at 66
Ernest Glenn Mitchell, known to the community as Ernie G., a music icon, radio personality and disc jockey for over four decades, died Friday, June 11 at the age of…