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    Milwaukee Man Shares Controversial Views on Race and Religion

    Lecturer at House of Grace Ministries challenges traditional biblical interpretations and the concept of whiteness.

    Hawthorne Students Turn School Into Living Black History Museum

    Milwaukee students bring Black history to life through interactive exhibits and performances

    100 Years of Black History Commemorated on Open Record

    FOX6 journalists discuss Jesse Jackson's death, missing Black girls in Milwaukee, and America's first Black TV meteorologist

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    Recent news

    Feb. 23, 2026

    Local Stories Spotlighted for Black History Month

    Milwaukee media highlights community figures and history

    Feb. 16, 2026

    June Bacon-Bercey, America's First Black Female TV Meteorologist

    Trailblazer's legacy paved the way for future generations of women in broadcast meteorology

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Community Leader Lamarr Franklin Dies at 80, Legacy Lives On in $16M Housing Development

    Lamarr Franklin's decades of work revitalizing Milwaukee's north side and mentoring young leaders are honored with an affordable housing complex bearing his name.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Milwaukee Marks 100 Years of Black History Month at City Hall

    Event focuses on supporting and uplifting Black professionals in the community.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Milwaukee Entrepreneur Preserves African Culture Through Retail

    Mchete's African Treasures owner Monica Ashery brings authentic African products and traditions to Milwaukee.
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    Mar. 10

    Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns

    Mar. 10

    Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Phoenix Suns Premium Spaces

    Mar. 11

    Milwaukee Admirals vs. Rockford IceHogs

    Mar. 12

    LEVEL UP & ZINGARA- PARALLEL SPIRITS
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    Mar. 10

    National Napping Day

    National Napping Day

    Mar. 10

    National Pack Your Lunch Day

    National Pack Your Lunch Day

    Mar. 10

    Festival Of Life In Cracks Day

    Festival Of Life In Cracks Day

    Mar. 10

    Harriet Tubman Day

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    Human Interest

    Milwaukee Irish Pub Hosts St. Baldrick's Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer

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    Asian-American

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    Paranormal

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