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January 22nd, 2026

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This Week In Black History

December 30, 1842 Congressman Josiah Walls born. December 31, 1930 Odetta, blues and folk singer, born. January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation January 2, 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. calls for non-violent protests if Alabama Blacks are not allowed to register and vote. January 3, 1624 William Tucker first African American … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’

Milwaukee Health Services Inc., hosted its Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner & Conquer Safety Kit Giveaway and Conquer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, December 17, 2021. The day-long event took place at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. MHSI’s providers, clinical support staff and registration continued working as a normal clinic day. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’

Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts annual Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House

Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House, Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Northwest Family Activity and Events Center. This event was opened to children up to eight years of age accompanied with their parents/guardians and all were masked, age 2 and older per CDC guidelines. Santa and his helpers were eager to greet every smiling … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts annual Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House

Despite COVID-19, Voices of the Fatherless Child celebrates 11 years of giving

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Voices of the Fatherless Child (VOTFC) sought to bring some holiday cheer to families who needed some extra help at Christmas time with the 11th year of the Single Parent Christmas Project. VOTFC Founder Monte Mabra (front row, center) along with AJ and Ms. Sheila of Home Depot and Gwen and Gail of America Works went into the homes of 10 families … [Read more...] about Despite COVID-19, Voices of the Fatherless Child celebrates 11 years of giving

America’s Black Holocaust Museum receives a $10-million commitment

America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) is the recipient of a $10 million commitment made by an anonymous donor through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. This transformational commitment is in support of ABHM’s recent announcement to reopen on February 25, 2022, and a strategic plan by NMBL Strategies that provides a roadmap to growth and sustainability for generations to … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust Museum receives a $10-million commitment

Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club holds its fourth annual Christmas with Dignity Service Project

On Saturday, December 11, 2021 Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club hosted its fourth annual Christmas with Dignity Service Project. Christmas with Dignity was designed as a social enterprise and community development project that places deeply discounted prices on brand named toys, clothing and books, making purchases affordable for lower income families. Partnering this year … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club holds its fourth annual Christmas with Dignity Service Project

HOAN Celebrates Kwanzaa

LIGHT THE HOAN! See the Hoan Bridge come to life as our community celebrates Kwanzaa on its First Day: Sunday, December 26th at 4:00 P.M., 642 East Erie Street. honoring the first principle of Kwanzaa, "UMOJA" which means to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race! The Lighting of the Hoan Bridge Kwanzaa Celebration is a collaboration with … [Read more...] about HOAN Celebrates Kwanzaa