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30
Nov

Milwaukee Carmen High School Senior “Mico” Commits to D1 HBCU Grambling

  • Nyesha Stone / 3 years
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  • 3 min read

Full-Ride Scholarship Dupree Fletcher Jr., known as “Mico,” has received a full-ride scholarship to HBCU Grambling State University for his basketball skills and smarts. November 8, 2023, was the first day when student-athletes could officially sign their letter to commit to an NCAA D1 institution. Fletcher Jr. has officially committed to playing Division I basketball […]

27
Nov

380 Milwaukee Students will Receive Christmas Gifts from Lil’ Jeannetta Gift of Love Program

  • Nyesha Stone / 3 years
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  • 3 min read

Over 1,000 Students Gifted 2023 marks three years of the annual Christmas gift-giving to Milwaukee students through the Lil’ Jeannetta Gift of Love program. Since its inception, more than 1,000 students have received gifts and books. Each year a new school is selected and this year’s choice is Lincoln Elementary. Lil’ Jeannetta Gift of Love […]

22
Nov

“Diapers for Dads” Drive is Close to Reaching 10,000 Diapers for Milwaukee Fathers

  • Nyesha Stone / 3 years
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  • 2 min read

Collecting Diapers for November Wellpoint Care Network, a Milwaukee community-facing human services organization, has partnered with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission to host “Diapers for Dads.” From November 1 – November 30, 2023, diapers will be collected with the goal of giving 100 diapers to 100 fathers. Wellpoint Care Network is looking to collect 10,000 diapers. […]

15
Nov

Emerging Black Music Producers and Songwriters Encouraged to Apply for 2024 BMAC x Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Grant

  • Nyesha Stone / 3 years
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  • 2 min read

Funding and Mentorship The second annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grant applications have officially opened. In 2023, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and ASCAP started the grant to support emerging Black music producers and songwriters. The grant was created to honor the songwriting and record […]

01
Nov

Destiny’s Child Michelle Williams Frees Herself by Opening Up About Depression

  • Nyesha Stone / 3 years
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  • 4 min read

Checking In It was just two years ago when Michelle Williams – from the award-winning, globally-known girls singing group Destiny’s Child – released her book, “Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours.” Throughout the book, Williams describes how one can be in the top music group around the world […]