On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. (WAAW) hosted their annual "Face of Hope Hat Luncheon" at the WAAW Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. This years them was "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship and Community Service." The mistress of ceremonies was Gina Green-Haris.The event included a hat auction, fashion show and live entertainment by Lloyd … [Read more...] about WAAW hosts ’23rd Annual Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon’
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 99th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 99th year church anniversary at their church, 2432 North Teutonia Ave. The theme for the celebration was "Living Faithful & Grateful in Jesus' Nail Scarred Hands." The guest speaker for the celebration was Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Jones. Pictured (from left) are Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Jones of … [Read more...] about Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 99th Church Anniversary
Billionaire pays off all 2019 student loan debt at Morehouse College
Billionaire investor Robert F. Smith was booked to do the commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Commencement addresses by business people usually have some sort of inspiration in the message mixed in with how they were able to accomplish so much through their education. But during his remarks in front of the nearly 400 graduating seniors, the … [Read more...] about Billionaire pays off all 2019 student loan debt at Morehouse College
‘Bestowing of the Kente’ ceremony honors African American graduates
As part of a tradition that goes back nearly 25 years, Alverno College held its Bestowing of the Kente ceremony on Sunday, May 12, 2019. 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 chooses someone to present her with a Kente cloth, … [Read more...] about ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ ceremony honors African American graduates
Juneteenth 48th year celebration: Family fun for everyone
Northcott Neighborhood House will be celebrating Juneteenth with the community on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. It commemorates the day that the last enslaved Africans of Texas received word that they were free. This year also represents the 400th anniversary for those who have lived and died as a product of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This year's local events include the … [Read more...] about Juneteenth 48th year celebration: Family fun for everyone
National “Get Caught Reading” Month (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” - Maya Angelou May is celebrated as National “Get Caught Reading” Month which is the nationwide campaign devoted to reading. This campaign promotes the fun of reading books for all … [Read more...] about National “Get Caught Reading” Month (Conclusion)
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2019 Youth Leadership Summit
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted its annual Youth Leadership Summit at the Harley Davidson University Building, 3800 W. Juneau Ave., 6th floor. The event brought 50 to 60 youth who have demonstrated leadership ability through work, in school and extracurricular or community activities to participate in leadership orientations and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2019 Youth Leadership Summit
Sign up for free summer learning camps
Summer will be here before we know it! Sign up now for fun summer learning through MPS partners: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, Girl Scouts, Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, Milwaukee County Zoo, Urban Ecology, Wehr Nature Center, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Students can spend their summer learning to sail, building robots, hiking … [Read more...] about Sign up for free summer learning camps
MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
Students and staff at MPS Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) celebrated a gift of four new trees this month along with Bango and the Milwaukee Bucks. The trees are a donation from American Transmission Company (ATC), which has provided 573 trees this spring in honor of every Bucks three-point shot at Fiserv Forum this season. This is the third year American Transmission … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
AKA Sorority Foundation offers ARTS! scholarship
Graduating high school seniors who are entering college with a 3.0 average and are interested in applying for an ARTS scholarship may apply for a $1000 scholarship administered by the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The purpose of the Arts program in the sorority is to expose students to arts … [Read more...] about AKA Sorority Foundation offers ARTS! scholarship