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Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
On Friday, July 20, 2018, Ten Chimneys Foundation hosted a "Conversation with actor Stephen McKinley Henderson," at their historic landmark estate in Waukesha, WI. Henderson is a star of stage, screen and television and was the 2018 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship program at Ten Chimneys. Since its inception in 2009, the program has … [Read more...] about Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
The 2019 Black Excellence Awards committee is please to announce their 2019 keynote speaker, Steven Weddle
The 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards committee is proud to announce Steven Weddle as its 2019 keynote speaker. Weddle, is managing director, and the head of the NAI East Team in the Asset Management Division for J.P. Morgan. He is also a member of the North America Institutional Management Committee. An employee since 2007, Steven is responsible for serving the investment … [Read more...] about The 2019 Black Excellence Awards committee is please to announce their 2019 keynote speaker, Steven Weddle
A virtuous woman: Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrates a grand 75th birthday
On Sunday, July 22, 2018, Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrated her 75th birthday at the Wisconsin Country Club, 6200 West Good Hope Road. Mrs. Bullock was joined by her family, friends, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., sisters, and New Covenant Baptist Church family. Attendees were asked to wear purple and white and were treated to dinner, a slide presentation, music, dancing, … [Read more...] about A virtuous woman: Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrates a grand 75th birthday
Milwaukee Urban League kicks off ‘Brown Bag Lunch Series’
On Thursday, July 19, 2018, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted the first of its new "Brown Bag Lunch Series" at their offices at 435 West North Avenue. The series is a monthly discussion on issues facing our community. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and spend an hour learning to expand their horizons through engaging dialogue. The first topic for the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League kicks off ‘Brown Bag Lunch Series’
Milwaukee Press Club announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame Honorees
The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 26, 2018. "We are so pleased to honor this group of highly talented and thoughtful individuals," said LaToya Dennis, Press Club president. "It's not every day that you come across people so dedicated to excellence. This group … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame Honorees
Grants to expand mental health services in schools
Sixty-four school districts and consortia are sharing $3.25 million in state grant funding to provide school-based mental health services. All of the funded projects involve collaboration with community mental health providers and other stakeholders to create comprehensive support systems for children, youth, and families. The new, competitive grant program attracted … [Read more...] about Grants to expand mental health services in schools
Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 5)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth….” - Gen. 1:28 (MSG) In Genesis, God commanded humans to be fruitful, fill the Earth and subdue it. Accordingly, dominion involved the stewardship of God’s … [Read more...] about Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 5)
American Players Theater presents ‘The Recruiting Officer’
The American Players Theater (APT) is proud to present a hearty comedy with a wicked streak, The Recruiting Officer, by George Farquhar. Directed by APT director William Brown, and featuring the talents of APT actors Kelsey Brennan, Nate Burger, Tim Gittings, Juan Rivera Lebron, Brian Mani, Cristina Panfilio, Jefferson A. Russsell, Andrea San Miguel, and Marcus Truschinski, the … [Read more...] about American Players Theater presents ‘The Recruiting Officer’
UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood
By Pat Baldwin Head Coach UWM Men’s Basketball If you don’t pass, you can’t play. That mantra got drilled into my memory by my parents, and it’s one that I now share with my children and the student-athletes I coach on the basketball team at UW-Milwaukee. It applies on the court and in the classroom. If I didn’t get a passing grade at minimum, in any class, I … [Read more...] about UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood