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September 1st, 2026

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MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit featured workshops, vendors, special keynote, and more

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District #8 held the "11th Annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit" at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School, 3275 N. 3rd St. The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is held to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and to help innovators stimulate economic development, neighborhood … [Read more...] about MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit featured workshops, vendors, special keynote, and more

500 Black Tuxedos event showcases Milwaukee youth

On Saturday, January 12, 2023, 250 adult males and 250 young men of color, all clad in tuxedos, gathered at the Italian Community Center (ICC), 631 E. Chicago St., to take part in the "5th Annual 500 Black Tuxedos Event." For the past 5 years community leader Andre Lee Ellis, along with We Got This Milwaukee and The CAGE (Community Agricultural Grow Experiences) Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about 500 Black Tuxedos event showcases Milwaukee youth

Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts annual meeting

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