The business of BID#8 is helping local businesses thrive, a theme emphasized frequently during the organization’s Annual Meeting celebrating 30 years in existence held on January 20, 2023, at Food for Health Milwaukee, a new community organization and BID#8 member located in the former Fein Brothers restaurant supply store at 2007 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., … [Read more...] about Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts annual meeting
You may want to disconnect
“If you won’t let me bring you up, then I refuse to let you bring me down.” The controversial Reverend Ike once made a statement similar to this. This statement is one that should be adopted by everyone on the planet earth. There are billions of people who live to either share misery or create it. Why listen to issues or problems that the person telling you does not want to … [Read more...] about You may want to disconnect
MPS hosts Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 4, 2023
Join us to learn about Head Start and kindergarten options in Milwaukee Public Schools! MPS will host a Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at North Division High School. The fair will help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students for Fall 2023. More than 100 schools— all MPS schools that offer Head … [Read more...] about MPS hosts Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 4, 2023
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a family affair
Denotra Griffin-Wallace always enjoyed being the matriarch of her extended family. According to her oldest daughter, Sarita Griffin, her mother was the “glue” that held the family together. So, when Denotra was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease about seven years ago, the entire family suffered. “It’s not the same now. We were always gathering at her place,” Sarita said, … [Read more...] about Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a family affair
Here’s how you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee in 2023
February is Black History Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on Black History both local and international. Here are some events you should know about in Milwaukee and ways you can support your community. Milwaukee Film Black History Month 2023: all month Throughout February, Milwaukee Film has organized a slate of film screenings and events as part of … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee in 2023
This Week In Black History
February 2, 1807 – Congress bans foreign slave trade. February 3, 1956 – Autherine Lucy enrolls as the first African American student at the University of Alabama. February 4, 1913 – Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer who sparked Montgomery bus boycott, born. February 5, 1934 – Major league home run champion Hank Aaron born. February 6, 1867 – Robert Tanner Jackson … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 2, 2023
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 2, 2023
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA) Epsilon Kappa Omega (EKΩ) Milwaukee Chapter celebrated the 115th anniversary of their sorority by lighting the Hoan Bridge. Nearly 200 of the 385 members of the Epsilon Kappa Omega Milwaukee Chapter showed up for the bridge lighting. EKΩ Chapter is the first alumnae chapter that was chartered in … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
National Black Nurse Association chapter hosts installation ceremony
Thursday January 12, 2023, The Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) hosted their installation celebration for their 2023 president and officers at Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. The local chapter was chartered in 1980 and has played an active role in Milwaukee as a forum for advocacy and implementation strategies that address health … [Read more...] about National Black Nurse Association chapter hosts installation ceremony
After years of delay new King Library coming
Spring groundbreaking planned for complicated project with new library, 93 apartments. After seven years of planning, the development team behind a new Martin Luther King Library branch and connected apartment complex is gearing up for a spring groundbreaking. “This project has been a long time coming,” said Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) construction manager Sam … [Read more...] about After years of delay new King Library coming