On Thursday, August 16, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League Guild along with Bosco and the Milwaukee Boppers, Steppers and the Ballroom Community hosted an "Old School Daze" event at Mr. J's Lounge, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The event's purpose was to collect donated school supplies and backpacks to donate to Milwaukee Public School students in need. The event featured music, food … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League Guild collects school supplies at Old School Daze
Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has served as a recap of a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, the Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Pastor. Progressive placed a focus on a much-needed solutions for a problem plaguing many churches, and that is bridging the generational gap. In this series … [Read more...] about Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club, the North Division Alumni Association and Lincoln Alumni Association co-hosted the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic at Carver Park. Each year many former residents gather on the third Sunday in August to congregate, reminisce, and celebrate their old neighborhood. This year they were joined by many alumni … [Read more...] about Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018
Improving student attendance is a top priority for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2018–19 school year, and the district invited parents and the community to support efforts to have students in school every day at the Attendance Kickoff event at Bradley Tech High School. Members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were on hand to support the initiative as well as … [Read more...] about MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018
Run Back to School just around the corner
The 2018-19 school year will be here before you know it! To celebrate, join us on Aug. 25 for the 11th annual Run Back to School race at Wick Playfield for a 5K run or a 1.5-mile walk. The following is the event information: Date: Saturday, Aug. 25 Time: 9 a.m. (Walk-up registration runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on race day) Free parking Kids' Price: $5 (17 and under) … [Read more...] about Run Back to School just around the corner
Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress
Ascension Wisconsin hosted a meeting on August 6, 2018 to discuss the future of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus with neighborhood and community members, faith leaders, representatives from various community health and social services agencies, elected officials and potential partners. The meeting is part of a process Ascension Wisconsin has developed to find … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC welcomes art lovers and artists alike
Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC is located at 4233 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Hours are M-F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. The gallery was created to bring affordable, custom framing and contemporary African American art to Milwaukee and its surrounding communities, and to the online community. Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC co-owners Billie Nash, … [Read more...] about Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, LLC welcomes art lovers and artists alike
Op-Ed: Now is the time for a shared, inclusive vision for Greater Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee is experiencing once-in-a-generation development. New buildings, new jobs and new opportunities are moving our city forward in ways that are unprecedented and exciting. Talented people are moving to Milwaukee, drawn by the city’s development, excited by its evolving skyline. They’ll tell you, as will people born and raised here, that it’s a great time to be in … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Now is the time for a shared, inclusive vision for Greater Downtown Milwaukee
Wisconsin Sportscaster, Bill Michaels Will Host The Legendary NBA Champ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Live On-Stage Show – Becoming Kareem
As You’ve Never Seen Him Before Reflective ● Candid ● Funny ● Human Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts are pleased to announce that Wisconsin Sportscaster, Bill Michaels, will be the host of BECOMING KAREEM, a live on-stage performance with legendary NBA champion, NY best-selling author, and recipient of the 2016 … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Sportscaster, Bill Michaels Will Host The Legendary NBA Champ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Live On-Stage Show – Becoming Kareem
