Community Spotlight

BRIA of Trinity Village honored three Black History Makers at a history program on February 15, 2016. Seated (from left) are Beverly Jean Jones Hightower Coleman, a long-time nurse and award-winning education volunteer; Delores Nicholson Wilkins, a nurse practitioner employed for 20 years at the former Mt. Sinai Hospital, and later as a parish nurse at her local church; and … [Read more...] about Trinity Village hosts Black History Month Celebration

Milwaukee Recreation partnered with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and Social Development Commission (SDC) to host the thirteenth annual Daddy/Daughter Dance at North Division Community Center, 1011 W. Center Street, on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The night included dancing, food, prizes, and a live DJ. Fathers and daughters of all ages were welcomed to attend. "The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and SDC team up to bring ’13th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’

On Friday, February 26, 2016 the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School Governance Council presented the 22nd Annual African American Male Teach-In. The event was hosted at Dr. King School, 3275 N. 3rd Street, in the school's gym. The event theme was, "We Must Restore Hope in the Village," and aimed to shape future leaders by pairing local African American male community leaders … [Read more...] about Dr. MLK, Jr. School hosts ’22nd Annual African American Male Teach-In’

The new five-month-old Bucyrus campus of the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care held a special day-long celebration of Black History Month for the local community on February 16. The Washington Park Choir began the morning program with gospel music that had all generations clapping and singing along. Next staff members from the Bucyrus Campus brought to life famous … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center celebrates Black History Month

On Saturday February 6, 2016 the Wisconsin African American Women's Center hosted its annual "Milwaukee Business Divas" event. The event was held at 3020 W. Vliet Street, and featured entertainment, food and opportunities for networking. But the most important feature was the more than 40 vendors (most who were African American) who attended the event and offered everything … [Read more...] about WAAW center hosts ‘Milwaukee Business Divas’ event

On Monday, February 1, 2016 former Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee, Jr., returned to City Hall for a rally aimed at encouraging people to vote in the upcoming spring election. "This is the worst place for black folks, and black people, no matter how much money you make," McGee told the crowd. "It's time for us to really just take the city over — we're one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Former Alderman Mike McGee, Jr., holds early voting rally at city hall

Common Council President Michael J. Murphy (left) and Alderman Robert J. Bauman (center) participate in construction and dedication of a  new playground at Merrill Park, 461 N. 35th St. (N. 35th and W. Michigan), on Saturday, September 12, 2015. More than 200 volunteers, including many from partners Marquette University High School and the Merrill Park Neighborhood Association, … [Read more...] about Volunteers build new playground on one Saturday at Merrill Park