On Friday, November 15, 2019, the North Central Province, The Marquette University chapter, the Delta and the Milwaukee (WI) Alumni chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi honored Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3275 N. 3rd St., as part of their "Room to Read" program . Kappa Alpha Psi members and alumni read to the students. Later that day, Kappa Alpha Psi presented Principal … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi honors Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School with “Room to Read”
MMABSE celebrates 50 years of educating the community at annual conference
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE) held their annual fall conference at the Potawatomi Hotel, 1721 W. Canal Street. This year's conference marked the organization's 50th anniversary. The theme for this year's conference "A Golden Celebration - A Journey Back to Our Roots: A Recommitment to Educating Our … [Read more...] about MMABSE celebrates 50 years of educating the community at annual conference
What is happening to our streets?
Everyone wants to know what is going on our streets. Hit and run accidents causing deaths, reckless driving, road rage, drivers running red lights and the problems seem to be getting worse year after year. The answer to that question can be found looking back in time. Many years ago, the Milwaukee Police Department had a meaningful traffic division where motorcycle officers … [Read more...] about What is happening to our streets?
King Elementary receives new coats for every student
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton along with UnitedHealthcare CEO Dustin Hinton delivered excitement, energy, and new coats to Martin Luther King Elementary School this week. All 300 students received a new winter coat to keep them warm as they walk to school or wait at bus stops. The gift was made through Middleton’s organization, Dreambuilders Foundation, and was … [Read more...] about King Elementary receives new coats for every student
“Hoops” of Harlem Globetrotters shares game tricks and life lessons
Nathaniel Hawthorne School was electrified as students gathered to watch a player from the Harlem Globetrotters perform and deliver an important message. Briana “Hoops” Green demonstrated ball tricks and taught Globetrotter moves to students and teachers while schoolmates clapped and cheered. Hoops is the fifteenth female player in the history of the Globetrotters … [Read more...] about “Hoops” of Harlem Globetrotters shares game tricks and life lessons
Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
By Karen Stokes Beautiful music has a calming effect and calm is important to hospital health care providers and patients. Jonathan Hood, a sickle cell patient, is giving back to the hospital where he spent time by sharing his talent playing piano in the lobby at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital. “The reason I play at hospitals is I feel indebted,” said Hood. “The … [Read more...] about Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
Planning for the future requires the right team behind you, WE Wealth Management Group
Perhaps the most reliable method to accumulate wealth involves creating a realistic investment plan, sticking with it and educating your heirs so they are prepared to assume the responsibilities when the time comes to pass those assets on to the next generation. Unfortunately, investment planning within the African American community of Milwaukee is underused and its importance … [Read more...] about Planning for the future requires the right team behind you, WE Wealth Management Group
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 19, 2019
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 19, 2019
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Black Arts MKE presented a community night preview performance of "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. This holiday season marks the 5th year that the play has preformed in Milwaukee and has become an annual holiday tradition for families here in the community. This year the play is directed … [Read more...] about Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
Alverno College’s ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ celebrates 25 years
On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Alverno College celebrated the 25th anniversary of their "Bestowing of the Kente," at the Alverno College Bucyrus Conference Center. The Bestowing of the Kente is a rite of passage recognizing African American students who are graduating seniors, earning a master's degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a … [Read more...] about Alverno College’s ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ celebrates 25 years