Milwaukee native Jacqueline Chesser had a good career with benefits working for a large insurance company, but despite her situation she said for many years she wanted to do something else with her life. One day, she was helping a friend search for an apartment in 2005 when she found the perfect storefront to realize her 15-year-long dream of opening her own business making … [Read more...] about Goody Gourmets is a real treat for Milwaukee
My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
By: Sue Pierman To celebrate its second anniversary as a non-profit, My Choice Family Care selected Friendship Bakery and LilyWorks Catering, which provide community employment to people with special needs, to provide food for its event. “We thought it was important to choose these vendors because we support community- based employment for our members with physical, … [Read more...] about My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Netflix star DeWanda Wise and New York Times assistant editor Aisha Harris headline Black Lens events; eight feature films and two short programs will highlight 20 African-American filmmakers at this year’s festival Milwaukee Film announces generous support for the organization’s cultural pillar, Black Lens, by both The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO. … [Read more...] about Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 6, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
The Fiserv Forum, the new home to the Milwaukee Bucks, held their Grand opening on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the corner of Herb Kohl Way in front of the new arena. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many of the key people involved in making the dream of a new arena a reality. Tours were also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, hair cuts, as well and food and … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’
On Sunday, August 26, 2018, community activist and business leader Josephine Moutry Hill (inset photo) celebrated her 75th birthday with a 'Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen,' at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. Josephine was joined by her family and friends who all wore Afro-centric attire to help celebrate her milestone birthday. Guests … [Read more...] about Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’
MUL helps kick off the new school year at Oliver Wendell Holmes School
On Monday, August 27, 2018 The Milwaukee Urban League hosted a Welcome Back Luncheon for the teachers and staff at Oliver Wendell Holmes School to kick off the 2018-2019 school year. The staff was treated to a picnic lunch and each staff member was presented with a survival bag of goodies. MUL's Assistant Director of Education and Training Greg Fanning (center) and school … [Read more...] about MUL helps kick off the new school year at Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says no one benefits from 'legal wrangling' Milwaukee police officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' guard Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January, a city attorney said Friday, contradicting the police chief and mayor who condemned the officers' actions. Grant Langley said in a court filing on … [Read more...] about Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit
Citywide cleanup held in memory of slain city inspector
Hundreds of volunteers spent the morning of Saturday, August 25, 2018 cleaning up trash as part of "Big Clean MKE," a citywide cleanup effort was a part of Hip Hop Week MKE. The event was in memory of Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz a city of Milwaukee inspector who was shot and killed while on the job in March 2017. "Greg loved his city, and I love this city, and I hear a lot … [Read more...] about Citywide cleanup held in memory of slain city inspector