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October 5th, 2025

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Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosted the 54th Annual Juneteenth Festival. This year's theme was “Juneteenth – A Celebration of Love, Life, and Freedom." The day began with the Juneteenth Jubilee Parade, which started at 14th Street and Atkinson Avenue on Milwaukee's nothside. The route heads south along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth

Milwaukee’s Gee’s Clippers celebrates 30 years with block party

On Friday, June 20, 2025, Gee's Clippers, located on historic King Drive in Milwaukee, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a block party at the shop on 2200 N. MLK, Jr., Dr., emphasizing its role in the community through wellness clinics and mentorship initiatives. The event included food, music and live entertainment for the whole community. Also on hand were many civic and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Gee’s Clippers celebrates 30 years with block party

Local leaders raise Juneteenth flag over Milwaukee City Hall

The pouring rain didn't stop early Juneteenth celebrations from taking place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Milwaukee leaders gathered at the Zeidler Municipal Building to raise the Juneteenth flag. Milwaukee officials said it's important to remember and reflect on the history of Juneteenth. "It's about freedom. It's about liberation. It's about showing us who we … [Read more...] about Local leaders raise Juneteenth flag over Milwaukee City Hall

‘Big inconvenience’: Shoppers react to Milwaukee-area Pick ‘n Save closures

The grocery store chain confirmed Monday that five stores in Milwaukee County will close. On Monday, June 23, 2025, the parent company of Pick 'n Save announced it is closing five stores in the Milwaukee area. The impacted Wisconsin stores include: • 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale • 3701 S. 27th Street, Milwaukee • 2355 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee • 2931 S. … [Read more...] about ‘Big inconvenience’: Shoppers react to Milwaukee-area Pick ‘n Save closures

34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars

On Friday, June 13, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. (NNHI), hosted its "34rd Annual Milwaukee Juneteenth Freedom Ball" at Harley Davidson Museum's The Garage, 500 W. Canal St. The Freedom Ball empowers the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education. Through community-driven financial support, NNHI awards scholarships that foster academic … [Read more...] about 34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars

Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off celebrations

On June 14, 2025, X-Men United, LLC. and Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) celebrated their 4th annual Juneteenth community flag raising event at Atkinson Triangle Park, where the flag will fly all year long. The park is on the annual Juneteenth parade route and the flag serves as a centerpiece for the route. In attendance was Mayor Cavalier Johnson, WCS President Clarence … [Read more...] about Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off celebrations

Southeast Wisconsin joins nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

Organizers estimated around 10,000 people attended the protest in Milwaukee. More than 50 known locations across Wisconsin came together to join the nationwide "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's second-term agenda on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protests were held the same day as a military parade in Washington, DC, celebrating the Army's 250th … [Read more...] about Southeast Wisconsin joins nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump