On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Unite 4 Democracy hosted "Pack the Polls," a non-partisan event held in more than 20 communities across Wisconsin. The Milwaukee locations included Midtown Mall, 5700 Capitol Dr.; Washington Park, Corner of Lisbon Ave. and Lloyd St.; and Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. MLK, Jr. Dr. Volunteers, community organizations, like Souls to the … [Read more...] about Unite 4 Democracy presents ‘Pack the Polls Car Parade’
Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Granville Business Improvement District held the annual Granville Harvest Fest at 8633 W. Brown Deer Rd. Despite COVID-19 the festival was a great place for fun fall family activities like pumpkin decorating, coloring, community art projects, games, horse rides, food, live music and outdoor movies including "Disney's Moana," "Spiderman Into the … [Read more...] about Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club host ‘Grocery Giveaway’
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club, 4834 N. 35th St., hosted a "Grocery Giveaway." The event featured the distribution of food boxes and other items to families in need during the pandemic. Residents were asked to meet in the parking lot of the club and were encouraged to wear their masks. There were 16 pallets of food and milk to distribute … [Read more...] about Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club host ‘Grocery Giveaway’
African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the African Diaspora Council (ADC, formerly the African American Faculty and Staff Council) of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee held a presentation for their annual school supply drive. The ADC asked teachers and staff at UWM to bring in school supplies to donate to local schools for their students. This year's supplies were donated to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
We resisted, now we must rise!
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore With the election days away, I want to take a few minutes to refresh our memories on the utterly devastating and gut-wrenching journey President Donald J. Trump has taken the American people down for the last four years. Trump’s racist agenda was front and center before he ever became President when he began trafficking his nonsense birther … [Read more...] about We resisted, now we must rise!
Our pledge to Milwaukee: Your vote counts
By Claire Woodall-Vogg Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission Hamilton: An American Musical taught us the importance of being in “the room where it happens.” The room where decisions are made. Where meaningful change occurs. The best way to ensure you have a voice in the room where it happens is to vote. And it’s my pledge to you that your vote will … [Read more...] about Our pledge to Milwaukee: Your vote counts
Put on a smiley face ☺ (conclusion)
Source: “Smiley Face with Smiling Eyes” by Apple.com I shared at the beginning of this series that in February of this year, I was asked to appear in a commercial spot on WVTV Channel 18/My 24 as a marketing promo for the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper. A friend texted me by the time I arrived at the studio with a comforting word of encouragement. His word of encouragement … [Read more...] about Put on a smiley face ☺ (conclusion)
Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go
Three current school sites will be used for additional times for meal distribution Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is adding hours for students and families to pick up meals at Stop, Grab & Go locations. Currently, meals are available on school days from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Starting Friday, October 23, 2020, students and community members 18 years old and under will … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go
New games available in adult E-Sports leagues
It’s time to put your gaming skills to the test with Milwaukee Recreation! Join Milwaukee Recreation's adult E-Sports league! Go head-to-head every week in a variety of popular video games. Think you have what it takes to be crowned champion? You must be 18 years or older to join the adult E-Sports leagues. Participants must live in the state of Wisconsin. League Entry … [Read more...] about New games available in adult E-Sports leagues
Why a 2020 influenza shot is so important
By Eric S. Quivers, MD FAAP, FACC We are entering the 2020 flu season and “It is time to get your flu shot!” Really the word should be vaccine as there is a form that is a nasal spray. No matter how you look at it, it is very important to be vaccinated against the flu virus this season! This year is like no other due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time in … [Read more...] about Why a 2020 influenza shot is so important