Founding member Marion Ellis (seated) was honored on August 28, 2015 by the Unity Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Ms. Ellis became an Eastern Star at the age of 18. She has been a member of the Unity Grand Chapter for over 65 years. Ms. Ellis established the Unity Grand Chapter Foundation Food Pantry which distributes food and clothing to needy families in the city of … [Read more...] about Unity Grand Chapter OES honors founder
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Good food and great fathers recognized at annual ‘Men Who Cook’ event
The "16th Annual "Men Who Cook," and "6th Annual Dads Who Cook," was held at the Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St., on Saturday, September 5, 2015. The popular event involves men preparing food that guests taste and vote on for the winner. This year there were three categories: desserts, appetizers, and main courses. There were three prize winners with each receiving an outdoor … [Read more...] about Good food and great fathers recognized at annual ‘Men Who Cook’ event
Women’s Equality 95 Years Later
Women’s Equality 95 Years Later By Stacey Y. Abrams and Kathy Hawken On August 26th, 1920, the amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for women officially became part of the U.S. Constitution. The anniversary of this historic achievement deserves recognition, celebration, and a huge “thank you” to those brave women who faced beatings, starvation, torture … [Read more...] about Women’s Equality 95 Years Later
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Africans on the Move host 27th Annual Garvey fest
Milwaukee residents enjoyed lectures on Marcus Garvey and other notable African American men and women, live music, poetry performances, free food and dance during the 27th annual Garvey fest held Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 4340 N. 46th Street. Marcus Garvey along with two remarkable sisters, Amy Ashwood and Amy Jacques, helped to organize the Universal Negro Improvement … [Read more...] about Africans on the Move host 27th Annual Garvey fest
County Executive Chris Abele hosts county budget listening session
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele summarizes the 2016 county budget priorities during introductory remarks at a county budget listening session on August 18 at the Wauwatosa Civic Center, 7725 W. North Ave. Abele held a second listening session on the county budget the following day at Mitchell Park Pavilion on the Lagoon, 2200 W. Pierce Street. … [Read more...] about County Executive Chris Abele hosts county budget listening session
Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Farrakhan’s speech was ‘most realistic conversation’ he has had with youth … [Read more...] about Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Oldest known U.S. veteran Emma Didlake passes
The country's oldest known living veteran, Emma Didlake, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 just one month after being honored by President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. Didlake was 110 years old. "Emma Didlake served her country with distinction and honor, a true trailblazer for generations of Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country," Obama said in a statement … [Read more...] about Oldest known U.S. veteran Emma Didlake passes
Julian Bond, charismatic civil rights leader, dies at 75
Julian Bond, a charismatic figure of the 1960's civil rights movement, a lightning rod of the anti-Vietnam War campaign and a lifelong champion of equal rights, notably as chairman of the N.A.A.C.P., died on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was 75. The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Mr. Bond’s death on Sunday. His wife, Pamela Sue Horowitz, said the … [Read more...] about Julian Bond, charismatic civil rights leader, dies at 75
Northwest Family Center help kids get ready for back-to-school with 2nd Annual Community Fair
Northwest Funeral Chapel, Inc., hosted its 2nd Annual Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center, located at 4034 West Good Hope Rd. The fair featured health information, food, fun activities, entertainment and a book-bag giveaway with school supplies for kids grades 1-8. Pictured at the back-to-school fair are Northwest … [Read more...] about Northwest Family Center help kids get ready for back-to-school with 2nd Annual Community Fair