On Saturday, September 7, 2019, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce presented the "20th Annual Men Who Cook/ Dads Who Cook," held at McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Ave. The event was co-sponsored by My Father's House. This year "Men Who Cook" celebrated 20 years of delicious competition with more than 20 participants in three categories: appetizers, entrées and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce ’20th Annual Men Who Cook’
Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, infielder/outfielder Bill Hall (right) officially announced his retirement as a Brewer during a press conference held at Miller Park. "I was just a small town boy with Major League dreams," said Hall. "The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams. The organization and fans welcomed me like family, and that is what we became. … [Read more...] about Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, the National Football League (NFL) celebrated the kick-off of its 100th season with its first week 1 game, with none other than the Green Bay Packers facing the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Packers vs. Bears is one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL. The Packers defeated the Bears at home 10 to 6. The Packers forced 1st and 20 2nd and 30 … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas is pictured with a student on their first day of school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Siefert Elementary School. (Photo by MCSO). … [Read more...] about Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, The Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) welcomed students back to school at two separate Milwaukee Public School locations – Brown Street Academy, 2029 North 20th St. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 North 3rd St. Club members welcomed students to the first day of the 2019-20 school year with "highfives;" welcomed … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced it is targeting to end family homelessness in the region by 2025. The new initiative was unveiled Thursday at United Way’s annual community campaign kickoff at Miller Park, where the organization also announced its campaign goal of $55 million. The new five-year initiative, called … [Read more...] about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025
AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the African American Breastfeeding Networks, Inc. (AABN) presented the film "Chocolate Milk: The Documentary," at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. Milwaukee was one of 200 cities in the country to be selected to show this ground-breaking documentary. The film examines how the socioeconomic factors of race and sex influence … [Read more...] about AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
State Sen. Lena Taylor announced Tuesday, September 3, 2019, she will challenge Mayor Tom Barrett in 2020. At a press conference outside her Capitol Drive home Tuesday, the fourth-term Democratic senator recounted growing up in a Milwaukee she says is different from today. “We are at a crossroads,” she said. Taylor cited what she sees as a lack of action on the part of … [Read more...] about State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
Local Make-A-Wish teen receives dream Paris bedroom makeover
Kaszmeir Rawls has to have oxygen with her 24-7, which makes it difficult to do a lot of things that we take for granted -- like traveling the world. The 18-year-old lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD. When Make-A-Wish offered to grant Rawls her wish, she immediately said she wished to go to Paris. However, due to her condition, she … [Read more...] about Local Make-A-Wish teen receives dream Paris bedroom makeover
#BabySafetyMonth – Week 1
September has been designated as the National Baby Safety Month. This month has been sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (“JPMA”). JPMA’s challenge is helping to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of properly choosing and using all the best products for their child’s age and developmental stage as outlined by the … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 1