On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
On June 28, 2022, Marquette University and the family of the late George Thompson (inset) held a special memorial service for the legendary Marquette University basketball player at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. George was not only the alltime leading scorer of Marquette University for several years – when you could only play 3 years on varsity – but was also … [Read more...] about Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Anita Jackson celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Hadley Terrace Apartments, 3515 W. Hadley St. Anita had five generations of family present at her special birthday party. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and spent more than 30 years taking care of foster children and running a home-based day care. … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services assumes ownership of Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home
Move continues legacy of minority-owned family business Seeking to expand its commitment to provide the death care experience with new traditions in Milwaukee and continue a legacy of service, Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services has assumed ownership of the Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home, Paradise Memorial owners Mr. Marcel A. Clarke and Dr. … [Read more...] about Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services assumes ownership of Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home
First case of monkeypox reported in city of Milwaukee
866 monkeypox cases confirmed in United States as of Monday, July 11, 2022 A case of monkeypox was confirmed in a city of Milwaukee resident on Saturday, July 8, 2022. The person is in isolation and following recommended guidelines, according to the Milwaukee Health Department. This is the second case of monkeypox confirmed in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the … [Read more...] about First case of monkeypox reported in city of Milwaukee
Ribbon-cutting celebrates student projects
With summer just getting underway, two groups of MPS students celebrated the completion of architecture and engineering projects through the National Academy Foundation (NAF program. At Metcalfe Park on Milwaukee’s north side, scholars hosted a ribbon cutting to officially dedicate two shade and rainwater collecting stations and a renewable power station. The projects were … [Read more...] about Ribbon-cutting celebrates student projects
Register now for MPS Head Start for Fall 2022
If your child is 3 or 4 years old, it’s time for their learning journey to begin. Children who attend preschool, Head Start, or an early learning program are more prepared for kindergarten and are more successful in school. Help your child succeed— register for MPS Head Start now. Head Start is a free program that helps children develop early reading and math skills. … [Read more...] about Register now for MPS Head Start for Fall 2022
Donate school supplies now
School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads will be appearing soon. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive! Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so MPS students have the tools for a successful school year. Become a partner with the MPS Department of Strategic … [Read more...] about Donate school supplies now
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors
Why black aging matters, too
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health … [Read more...] about Why black aging matters, too