On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) and US Bank hosted a hiring event at the MUL offices, 435 W. North Ave., in order to identify 25 qualified candidates to fill teller and universal banking positions that typically start at $15 per hour. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) LaVanta Montgomery; Toshina Wright; Latisha Adams; Sarah … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts US Bank hiring event
Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary with four generations of family
Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Davian's in Menomonee Falls. In addition to a catered meal, a special tribute on their accomplishments was given by friends and four generations of family members. Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebration are (back row, from left) Nicholas Cooil; Justin Cooil; Jason Arms; … [Read more...] about Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary with four generations of family
Kohl’s donates more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society
On October 2, 2018, Kohl’s announced the donation of more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society over 1.5 years, to implement programming that improves the health and wellness of Milwaukee-area families through the Kohl’s Healthy Families program and continues Kohl’s ongoing support of the fight against cancer. The grant funds the launch of several new pilot programs … [Read more...] about Kohl’s donates more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society
Empowering Our Citizens – Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce Conversation on October 26th
Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” - Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV In continuation of the series “Avoiding Burnout," it is important to know the signs to look for, the warning lights that signal burnout. In an article titled: Warning Signals You Can’t Afford to Ignore, author Sherri Bourg Carter, Psy.D. … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Week 3)
MPS hosts Urban Music Leadership Conference
For the second time, Milwaukee Public Schools hosted the Urban Music Leadership Conference, a gathering of about 100 music education professionals. The group observed music programs at six MPS schools—Humboldt Park, Allen-Field, ALBA, Golda Meir, Riverside, and Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA). At MHSA, attendees eagerly joined in singing along with choir students and … [Read more...] about MPS hosts Urban Music Leadership Conference
In our country, the road to change goes through the ballot box
I’m running for Governor, along with Milwaukee native Mandela Barnes as Lt. Governor, because we believe it’s time for a change. And that change can start today with early voting at different locations all across Milwaukee. Here in Wisconsin, we have witnessed a dramatic attack on the values we care about. Scott Walker has failed our state. His reckless leadership has … [Read more...] about In our country, the road to change goes through the ballot box
Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. - 1 Corinthians 11: 17 NN On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, several Black pastors were invited to the White House by President Trump to sit at his table for the President's "Meeting with Inner City Pastors." In concert with the Apostle Paul's rebuke in I Corinthians 11: 17, we … [Read more...] about Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
On Friday, September 26, 2018, Town Bank celebrated the grand opening of a new branch downtown at 401 E. Kilbourn Ave., Ste. 100. This is the fifth branch that Town Bank has opened in the Milwaukee area. Pictured at the opening are (from left) Jamie Nikitas, personal banker; Lorna Miller, universal banking representative; Reinaldo Lopez, assistant vice president/branch … [Read more...] about Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Central City religious leaders from diverse denominations mobilize voters for Nov. 6 More than 40 Ministers from City of Milwaukee convened at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,– 2975 North 11th Street, on September 29, 2018, to hold a press conference before they launched a massive door-to-door canvass effort. Ministers and members of their congregations knocked on every door … [Read more...] about Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’