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
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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
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., celebrates Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair
In celebration for National Healthcare Center Week, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted its annual “Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair,” on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The fair took place at MHSI’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Health Center, located at 2555 N. MLK Drive. The event featured a farmers market with fresh fruits and veggies, a verity of health … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., celebrates Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair
Min. Louis Farrakhan brings message of peace to Milwaukee
On Wednesday,August 12, 2015 the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (right), leader of the Nation of Islam visited Milwaukee as part of his “Justice of Else Tour.” As part of his tour he spoke at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2505 W. Cornell Street, offering a message of peace and forgiveness. “Peace is what I offer,” he said after completing his … [Read more...] about Min. Louis Farrakhan brings message of peace to Milwaukee
Happy Birthday Mrs. Freddie Ruth Bradley
On Sunday July 13, 2015 Mrs. Freddie Ruth Bradley celebrated her 70th Birthday at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Mrs. Freddie Ruth Bradley
A summer of sadness and violence
Sadly, our young people are killing each other and our community appears to be stymied on a course of action to arrest the escalating number of homicides in the City of Milwaukee, which have surpassed the number of homicides which occurred for all of 2014. As depicted here, it seems our attention is focused on when the next shooting will occur and having another memorial … [Read more...] about A summer of sadness and violence