On Saturday, July 17, 2021, the historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrated their 100th anniversary at 2600 West Atkinson Ave. To celebrate, Garden Homes Neighborhood Association along with the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corp, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), Impact Seven and Cinnaire, joined forces to renovate 11 … [Read more...] about Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrates 100 years
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The Art of Health, Inc. presents tea and doll art exhibit
The Art of Health, Inc., presented a Doll Art exhibit themed, “Dolls From Around the World” and a “Young Ladies Tea” at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The theme was “Building Healthy Attitudes for Young Ladies”. This nurturing and cultural event coordinated by Marquita Edwards, developed to build on art, social awareness and character. … [Read more...] about The Art of Health, Inc. presents tea and doll art exhibit
Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, born December 6, 1994)[3] is a Greek Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club's senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he … [Read more...] about Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
The Art of Health, Inc., present Doll Art and Afternoon Tea
The Art of Health, Inc., is presenting a Doll Art exhibit at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit is called “Dolls From Around the World” and will feature many types of dolls from various cultural groups. Several of the dolls displayed are collector’s items as well … [Read more...] about The Art of Health, Inc., present Doll Art and Afternoon Tea
Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, an appreciation dinner was held at the Masonic Lodge, 4315 N. 92nd Street, in honor of Elder Jesse Reed for all life accomplishments. Elder Reed was known as "Jesse the Butcher," because he was in the grocery business for 20 years. He then started Reed's Used Furniture Store, 4909 West Custer Street in 1995 and still runs it to this day. Elder Reed … [Read more...] about Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Luverta Bryant celebrated her 90th birthday on the Milwaukee Voyager Cruise Line on Lake Michigan. Helping her celebrate her 90 years was a live band, five generations of family and her dearest friends. As a special surprise Luverta received a proclamation from the City of Milwaukee Common Council to mark the momentous occasion. Pictured at the party … [Read more...] about Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 after school, the Kappa League members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc assisted the Sherman Park committee on reckless driving and the Grasslyn Manor residents to get the signs out for reckless driving around the city. They stapled more than 500 signs to be passed out to the community. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey has formed the Sherman Park … [Read more...] about Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
Fireworks safety should not be ignored this holiday weekend
NFL player Jason Pierre-Paul almost lost a hand and career to legal fireworks In the summer of 2015, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was involved in a fireworks accident that resulted in him losing part of his right hand and fingers. Pierre-Paul was rushed to a South Florida hospital, ultimately spending weeks there while undergoing 10 surgeries and … [Read more...] about Fireworks safety should not be ignored this holiday weekend
Northcott Neighborhood House honors local leaders as part of Juneteenth Celebrations
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted their "Because of Them We Can Awards," with the 50th Anniversary of Northcott's Juneteenth Celebration at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The event honored 24 outstanding leaders from our community including Clayborn Benson, City Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Tyrone Dumas, LaMarr … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House honors local leaders as part of Juneteenth Celebrations
Americans in Spain – Start Your Journey – Reserve Your Timed Tickets
Start your journey - reserve your timed tickets at mam.org/mtimes Milwaukee Art Museum … [Read more...] about Americans in Spain – Start Your Journey – Reserve Your Timed Tickets