The 14th Annual Summer of Peace Youth Rally took place on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Martin Luther King Peace Place, located at N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive and W. Ring St. The event theme was “Promote the Positive" and despite the rain, kicked off with community parades gathering at N. 5th and W. Locust (Peace Park & Garden) and at N. 9th and W. Ring (We Got … [Read more...] about Rain would not deter the 14th Annual Summer of Peace Youth Rally
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Russ Feingold visits the Milwaukee Urban League
Former Senator Russ Feingold (center, left), a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, met with members of the Milwaukee Urban League on Thursday, July 28, 2016. The visit was part of a larger tour that Senator Feingold is undertaking in an effort to listen to the priorities and concerns of Wisconsinites in all 72 counties. The Milwaukee Urban League works to provide … [Read more...] about Russ Feingold visits the Milwaukee Urban League
Supporters raise a glass to ‘Cheers! for PEARLS’
On Thursday, July 28, 2016 guests raised a glass in honor of the difference PEARLS For Teen Girls is making in the lives of Milwaukee's young women. The "Cheers! for PEARLS" fundraiser was hosted by MillerCoors V.P. Michelle Nettles at Fred’s Pub inside the company's Milwaukee headquarters. The keynote speaker was City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker, FACHE, … [Read more...] about Supporters raise a glass to ‘Cheers! for PEARLS’
Milwaukee Urban League and the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 The Milwaukee Urban League and the Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Awards committee hosted a check presentation to the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients. This year The Milwaukee Times with generous donations from WISN Channel 12, Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home, Robert W. Baird and Co., Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
North Division Alumni Association hosts 1970 and 1971 class reunion
Eighteenth Annual Garfield Ave. Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival
The Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival returned for its 18th year on Saturday, July 16, 2016 with music, food and more. The festival was held on W. Garfield Ave., from N. King Drive to N. 7th St., and featured four music stages throughout the day. More than 100 vendors were present selling food, goods, art and more. The family-friendly festival … [Read more...] about Eighteenth Annual Garfield Ave. Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival
Denali Flavors helps raise money for Salvation Army with ‘10,000 Scoops Challenge’
On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Denali Flavors, Kemps, and The Salvation Army of Milwaukee invited members of the Milwaukee community to join in a rather delicious philanthropy entitled "The 10,000 Scoops Challenge." Denali Flavors provided cases of their signature "Moose Tracks" ice cream flavor. For every scoop of "Moose Tracks" that was served, Denali donated $1 … [Read more...] about Denali Flavors helps raise money for Salvation Army with ‘10,000 Scoops Challenge’
Mayor Barrett dedicates new Bublr Bike station in inner city
Mayor Barrett dedicates new Bublr Bike station in inner city New station is the first in new nationwide program With the expansion of the Bublr Bike Share Partnership into low-income Milwaukee communities and discounted annual passes costing just $8, the event at the Lapham Place Senior Citizen Center on July 8, presided over by Mayor Tom Barrett, was a celebration … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett dedicates new Bublr Bike station in inner city
Coalition for Justice stands in solidarity for justice and lost lives
[slideshow_deploy id='18803'] On Monday, July 11, 2016 the Coalition for Justice hosted a solidarity rally and protest to honor the lives lost in police and gun violence. The rally was held at Red Arrow Park, the site of the Dontre Hamilton shooting and drew a diverse crowd. The rally was to show support for the victims and families of those who have lost their lives during … [Read more...] about Coalition for Justice stands in solidarity for justice and lost lives
Shanika Minor bound over for trial, accused in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn child
MILWAUKEE — 24-year-old Shanika Minor, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives was bound over for trial on Friday, July 15th. Minor is charged with one count of first degree intentional homicide and one count of first degree intentional homicide of an unborn child for the shooting deaths of Tamecca Perry and her unborn child. Minor was arrested Friday, July 1st at a motel in … [Read more...] about Shanika Minor bound over for trial, accused in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn child