Community Spotlight

Philando Castile, a 32-year- old black man and school cafeteria worker, was shot to death by police in a suburb of St. Paul, Minn., on July 6 after being pulled over at around 9 pm for a broken tail light. When ordered to produce identification, Mr. Castille informed the police officer that he was legally armed with a concealed carry permit for a handgun. As Mr. … [Read more...] about Philando Castile, a 32-year- old black man and school cafeteria worker, was shot to death

Bublr Bikes and HACM to Announce Major Partnership Commitment to make bike share system accessible and used by all Milwaukeeans   WHAT: Public announcement of Bublr Bikes and HACM partnership. Ceremonial opening of Bublr Bikes station adjoining HACM’s Townhomes at Carver Park development. • Announcement of Partnership Details • Speakers: Mayor Tom … [Read more...] about Bublr Bikes and HACM to Announce Major Partnership

[slideshow_deploy id='18726'] In observance of the 2016 National HIV Testing Day and Men’s Health Month, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) Early Intervention Program offered free HIV and Hepatitis-C testing on Monday, June 27, 2016, at their two locations: MLK Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, and at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services holds free HIV testing event for ‘Men’s Health Month’ and ‘National HIV Testing Day’

[slideshow_deploy id='18643'] Martinez Milton celebrated the life milestone of graduating from high school, on Friday, June 17, 2016 with an All White Graduation Celebration. The formal affair was held at the Radisson Hotel - West, 2303 N. Mayfair Road, and featured dinner, music and dancing for Martinez, his family and friends who all wore white. Martinez is a graduate … [Read more...] about North Division graduate celebrates milestone achievement with all white graduation celebration

[slideshow_deploy id='18632'] On Friday June 17, 2016 Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, along with Mayor Tom Barrett and more than a hundred Milwaukee fathers attended a rally, to helping put a stop to violence in the community. The event was hosted in Moody Park, which is located in Alderman Rainey's district. The rally was held to … [Read more...] about 500 Fathers stand up against violence

[slideshow_deploy id='18627'] Sunday, June 19, 2016 was not only Father's Day, it was also Juneteenth Day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Milwaukee commemorated this event with a parade and an all-day street festival. The 45th Annual Juneteenth Celebration also launched the inaugural … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates 45th Juneteenth Day with parade and street festival