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Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘2020 Annual Housing Resource Fair’

On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the Annual Housing Resource Fair took place in front of Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street, which was hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell Stamper II. At the fair, there were Drive-up Resource Bags and 100 turkeys given out. There were also virtual online workshops on such topics as home buying, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘2020 Annual Housing Resource Fair’

Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United host outdoor Thanksgiving feast

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor and Dream Team United came together to host an outdoor community Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at a vacant lot on the corner of Center and 35th streets. A free, traditional Thanksgiving meal was provided to attendees along with giveaways of winter hats, gloves, socks and groceries. “The holiday … [Read more...] about Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United host outdoor Thanksgiving feast

MUL and Target host ‘Thanksgiving Feast and Winter Warm-up’ at Auer Ave. School

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) and Target warmed up the hearts of children at Auer Avenue Elementary School, 2319 W. Auer Ave., with a "Thanksgiving Feast and Winter Warm-up." Turkey dinners were distributed as were coats, hats and gloves for all of the 173 students of the school. Distribution was done with the help of MUL President and CEO … [Read more...] about MUL and Target host ‘Thanksgiving Feast and Winter Warm-up’ at Auer Ave. School

President-elect Biden chooses all-female White House press team

President-elect Joe Biden has named an all-female senior communications team for his upcoming administration. More than half of the seven positions will be filled by women of color. The choices are part of Biden’s effort to create an administration that, in his words, “actually looks like America.” Biden’s campaign communications director, Kate Bedingfield, will serve as … [Read more...] about President-elect Biden chooses all-female White House press team

Emmett Till house poised to take first step toward official landmark status

The Chicago house of Emmett Till, whose brutal murder in Mississippi helped spark the civil rights movement, is expected to take the first step toward official city landmark status on December 3, 2020. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will consider a recommendation for the house, at 6427 S. St. Lawrence Ave., beginning a multistep process that would protect it from … [Read more...] about Emmett Till house poised to take first step toward official landmark status

Fauci asks Americans to prepare to get vaccinated as states plan for distribution

As the U.S. prepares for the first round of vaccinations to tackle COVID-19, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci called on the public to "be part of the solution" and get vaccinated once it is available. "Say, 'I'm not going to be one of the people that's going to be a steppingstone for the virus to go to somebody else. I'm going to be a dead end to the virus,'" … [Read more...] about Fauci asks Americans to prepare to get vaccinated as states plan for distribution