On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the "I Am Juneteenth" 2023 Freedom Ball. This year's ball was a chance for more than four hundred guests to fellowship, network, and have fun. The Juneteenth Scholarship Court, including Ms. Juneteenth Day Adaobi Nnamuchi (lower, right photo) was also on hand to greet guest and take part in the festivities. As part … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House presents ‘I Am Juneteenth’ 2023 Freedom Ball
M.O.M.S. Tour hosts ‘Community Baby Shower’ at Holy Redeemer C.O.G.I.C.
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower (M.O.M.S.) Tour hosted a community baby shower for black, American Indian and native Alaskan parents at Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. The event offered both new and expecting mothers and fathers information and resources, including information on how to become a certified doola … [Read more...] about M.O.M.S. Tour hosts ‘Community Baby Shower’ at Holy Redeemer C.O.G.I.C.
African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 15 years of community service
The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) proudly celebrated 15 years of service to the greater Milwaukee community. In honor of reaching this milestone, AABN commemorated with a 15-Year Anniversary Celebration on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Henry L. Palmer Lodge. WI Department of Health Services Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jasmine Zapata delivered the anniversary message … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 15 years of community service
Milwaukee Bucks hire Adrian Griffin as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Adrian Griffin as head coach, making the official announcement on Monday, June 5, 2023. Griffin, who becomes the 17th head coach in franchise history, brings 15 seasons of NBA coaching experience to the Bucks, most recently spending the last five seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. “Adrian is a widely respected coach … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks hire Adrian Griffin as head coach
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding four job fairs — from June through September — to fill positions including teacher, paraprofessional, children’s health assistant, nurse, and food service worker. The hiring events will be at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, on these dates: • June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. • August 16 from 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
Drucilla Lyles is part of the so-called Greatest Generation, those Americans born during the Great Depression and who as young adults helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II. Drucilla celebrated her 100th birthday on June 11, 2023. Her large family of descendants threw here a surprise birthday party at the Hilton Inn on June 10. Drucilla was born … [Read more...] about Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
Here’s how and where to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Juneteenth is an annual national holiday on June 19 celebrating the anniversary of when the last black people enslaved in the United States learned of their emancipation in 1865. Since 1971, Milwaukee has celebrated this holiday with parades, local food and vendors, historical talks, panels and more. Here’s a roundup on how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee this week. … [Read more...] about Here’s how and where to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month:A Salute to a Milwaukee Caregiver, Johnna McGee
During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association salutes more than 191,000 caregivers taking care of a loved one with dementia. Johnna McGee of Milwaukee, is a caregiver for two special people on this difficult journey. Her 95-year old mother, Vera Roeana and 40-year old daughter, Rhonda, are living with dementia. “When their lives began to change, my … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month:A Salute to a Milwaukee Caregiver, Johnna McGee
The truth about black fatherhood
Stereotypes about black fathers The stereotype of black fathers as “absent” and black children as “fatherless”— first introduced more than 50 years ago—has, like many racial stereotypes, refused to die. In 1965, white sociologist and Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moynihan published a report called The Negro Family: The Case For National Action. This report … [Read more...] about The truth about black fatherhood