On Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, 2024 the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 (Business Improvement District) and others were outside in front of Pete’s Fruit Market on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and North Ave. collecting school supplies for Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) students in need. The ‘School Supply Drive’ has been apart of Bronzeville week for the past … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education
United Negro College Fund hosts ’40th Annual Walk for Education’
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted its "40th Annual Walk for Education" at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The "Walk for Education" helps UNCF raise funds to support black students in their education endeavors. This year's Grand Marshal for the walk was Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. “UNCF and the Historically Black … [Read more...] about United Negro College Fund hosts ’40th Annual Walk for Education’
Remembering the life of the late Bill Taylor
More than 120 people showed up in person and nearly 100 watched via live video stream as the youngest children of WTMJ-TV Anchor William ‘Bill’ Taylor hosted a celebration of life for him in Milwaukee on Saturday, August 3, 2024, which would have been his 80th birthday. The African-themed celebration took place at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center Street … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of the late Bill Taylor
2024 Primary Election Results
The August partisan primary in Wisconsin determines candidates who will appear on the ballot in the November general election. Wisconsin voters rejected two constitutional amendment questions. The first question essentially asked whether to prohibit the Legislature from giving up its power to spend money; the second question asked whether to require the governor to acquire … [Read more...] about 2024 Primary Election Results
Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz will have our backs
By: Deon Cannon Just two days after Kamala Harris officially announced her run for President, I had the chance to attend her first rally. The packed high school gym in West Allis was filled with excitement and you could feel the energy for the first black and South Asian woman at the top of the ticket! After such a great time at the rally, I was watching closely with … [Read more...] about Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz will have our backs
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SistaStrings
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is proud to present SistaStrings as part of its 20th Anniversary Performing Arts Series on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Chauntee and Monique Ross’s unique blend of classical training, soulful melodies, and contemporary sounds create the beautiful alchemy of SistaStrings. They’ve embarked on a … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SistaStrings
Fall registration is now open for Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This season, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of programs, including aquatics, cooking, fitness, outdoor education, music, martial arts, sports leagues and activities, and much more. Here is … [Read more...] about Fall registration is now open for Milwaukee Recreation
MATC and Kroger kickoff free, on-campus grocery delivery
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), partnering with Kroger, became one of the first colleges in the region to provide free, on-campus grocery delivery to students, faculty and staff. The organizations recognized this innovative partnership on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by delivering groceries and providing free ice cream to attendees interested in taking advantage of the … [Read more...] about MATC and Kroger kickoff free, on-campus grocery delivery
Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
This Week In Black History – August 8, 2024
August 15, 1888 – Granville T. Woods patented electromechanical brake. August 16, 1922 – Author Louis E. Lomax was born. August 17, 1849 – Lawyer- activist Archibald Henry Grimké, who challenged the segregation policies of President Woodrow Wilson, was born. August 18, 1859 – Harriet Wilson’s Our Nig was the first novel published by a black writer. August 19, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 8, 2024