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Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Auer Avenue Community Resource Fair’
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, The Milwaukee Urban League along with partner Auer Avenue Community School, 2319 W. Auer Ave, hosted a "Community Resource Fair," to provide resources and support for Auer Avenue students, families and community members. The event included free COVID-19 vaccinations, backpacks and school supplies for students, and information and resources for … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Auer Avenue Community Resource Fair’
WAAW Center unveils mural celebrating our local African American Women Leaders
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the Wisconsin African American Women's (WAAW) Center, 3020 West Vliet St., hosted a Mural Unveiling Ceremony for large mural on the side of their building depicting the four co-founders of the WAAW Center who are upstanding leaders in the community as well. They are (pictured from left) Dawn Gozet, Helen Boyd, Ruby Jackson, and Josephine … [Read more...] about WAAW Center unveils mural celebrating our local African American Women Leaders
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. honors Milwaukee’s Funny Lady Kelly Kellz Davis
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Milwaukee's own comedian Kelly Kellz Davis, along with renowned actress Vivica A. Fox, presented "Funny by Nature Comedy Tour," at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., with a crew of funny women including, Ashima Franklin, Just Nesh, and Crystal Powell. As part of the show Milwaukee Health Services along with State Senator Lena … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. honors Milwaukee’s Funny Lady Kelly Kellz Davis
Dominican Center director was a quiet force
Sister Patricia Rogers retires after years of leadership in Amani neighborhood. Sister Patricia Rogers, 72, believes in the power that comes from having high expectations for people. As a child, she grew up in Arkansas, where her mother was an active member of the NAACP and fondly dubbed “the Rosa Parks of Fort Smith.” Rogers and her siblings would often attend protests and … [Read more...] about Dominican Center director was a quiet force
SOS Center, Inc. hosts ‘Incredible Pop-Up’ shop
On September 11, 2021, the Strength of Savior (SOS) Center Inc., 4620 W. North Ave, hosted an "Incredible Pop-Up," featuring a number of small business offering wares for sale including art, desserts, jewelry, masks, health products, and great gifts. There were also tours of the Center for attendees. The SOS Center offers mentoring, tutoring and leadership training to youth … [Read more...] about SOS Center, Inc. hosts ‘Incredible Pop-Up’ shop
Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and American Family Insurance announced on Monday, September 20, 2021, they’ve teamed up to support Beckum Stapleton Little League by upgrading the league’s ball fields, specifically repairing dugouts and replacing fencing. Yelich, who is also an American Family brand ambassador and is featured with his mother Alecia Yelich in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to close north side location in December
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced it will close one of its north side clubs at the end of the year in a move that reflects the organization’s shift away from property management and ownership. The organization plans to close the Augusta M. LaVarnway Boys & Girls Club at 2739 N 15th St., which is in the northern section of the Lindsay Heights … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to close north side location in December
Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (Week 3)
"Grandparents are similar to a piece of string - handy to have around and easily wrapped around the fingers of their grandchildren." ~ Author Unknown Last week we presented interesting facts regarding grandparents. Some of those details included the number of grandparents serving as caregivers of their grandchildren. The statistics are showing that it is a situation that is … [Read more...] about Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (Week 3)
COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 1)
It’s been a school year like no other. Here’s what we learned. There was a moment last spring when every parent and employer in America suddenly realized how deeply their lives and livelihoods depended on an institution too often in the background and taken for granted: the nation’s schools. With almost no notice, adults and children found themselves in the middle of a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 1)