On Thursday July 11, 2019, the Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club started their new year with breakfast at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The breakfast commemorated the first day of service for new president Dr. Willie Hart as well as the start of their new fiscal year. The club welcomed new members as well as discussed plans for … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s
The sun will rise
There has been much confusion in the USA over the past several weeks. The political situation in the USA has been in confusion since 1776. There have been atrocities committed from the use of weapons. The New York Yankees' starting pitchers have been alternating between mediocre and bad. Through all of these trials and tests of faith in the USA remember good people; the sun … [Read more...] about The sun will rise
LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
On Friday, July 19, 2019, LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrated a joint birthday party at the Holiday Inn Riverfront, 4700 North Port Washington Rd. LeVarn and Lacy celebrated with close family and friends with dancing, food and cocktails. … [Read more...] about LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
My Sistas KeepHer hosts 2019 FIRE Awards
On Sunday June 1, 2019, My Sistas KeepHer hosted The FIRE Awards (Females In Recognition of Excellence) at the Renaissance Place, 1451 N. Prospect Ave. Local women and young ladies were given awards in the following categories: image, arts, perseverance, and community involvement. The entertainment that evening was by the Joe Jordan Band and guest singer Esh. … [Read more...] about My Sistas KeepHer hosts 2019 FIRE Awards
Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology hosted their commencement ceremony for the class of 2019. The graduation ceremony was held at the school, 4716 W. Lisbon Ave. The commencement speaker was Bishop Gregory Goner of Life City Church. Pictured at the commencement ceremony are (from left) Agape Love Bible College and School of … [Read more...] about Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation
UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup
By Kathy Quirk Schuyler Ramsey, who earned his bachelor’s degree in community engagement and education from UWM, is taking what he learned in the classroom back to his neighborhood. For the second straight year, Ramsey is organizing a neighborhood cleanup and block party, which is set for Sept. 21 in the area around Benjamin Franklin School on West Nash Street. “My … [Read more...] about UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup
African American teens experiencing rise in suicide rates: ‘Eventually it was like there would be a day you just did it’
Thinking about how many people she knew who took their lives, there was a time Alleyah Getter wasn’t sure she would have any friends left by the time she got to high school. Three had killed themselves, and Getter, now a 14-year-old eighth-grader, was beginning to have her own suicidal thoughts. “It was like feeling like there was nothing you could do about it,” she said. … [Read more...] about African American teens experiencing rise in suicide rates: ‘Eventually it was like there would be a day you just did it’
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents ARTRAGEOUS
Interactive art and music experience opens Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is proud to present ARTRAGEOUS, an interactive art and music experience where large-scale “masterpiece” paintings are created live on stage while musicians, singers and dancers entertain and engage the audience. “We chose ARTRAGEOUS for our season opener this … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents ARTRAGEOUS
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
King Solomon Lives! Featuring Tony Hightower - 2 Shows! Sunday, September 1 3 p.m. Doors • 4 p.m. Show 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 “King Solomon Lives”…A Nubian Love Story is a breathtaking and dazzling production full of zest, zing and zeal. This powerful drama tells the true legendary love story between the … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Lonnie G. Bunch III to become the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary
The founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Bunch represents the first insider to lead the Institution in decades On Sunday May, 28, 2019, The Smithsonian named Lonnie G. Bunch, III, as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch is the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture … [Read more...] about Lonnie G. Bunch III to become the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary