On Sunday, March 3, 2016 PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc., held their "8th Annual Women Inspired to Lead," at the Pfister Hotel. The annual event serves as a fundraiser and an inspirational evening for the young women of the PEARLS program. The highlight of the evening was a panel of amazing, professional women leaders, who shared their stories with the girls and other invited … [Read more...] about PEARLS inspirational event hopes to light the passion for success in a new generation of teen girls
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President Barack Obama visits Milwaukee to congratulate the city’s success in the Healthy Communities Challenge
President Barack Obama paid a visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3, 2016. President Obama appeared at the Bruce Guadalupe Community School in order to congratulate the city of Milwaukee on winning the "Healthy Communities Challenge." The "Challenge" was a competition issued by the White House among 20 communities across the U.S. that had high numbers or percentages of … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama visits Milwaukee to congratulate the city’s success in the Healthy Communities Challenge
Black Inventors Gallery hosts Gallery-on-the-Go! at City Hall to honor achievements of great Black inventors
On Thursday, February 24, 2016 the Black Inventors Gallery took part in a nationwide effort to honor Black History Month by hosting a Gallery-on-th-Go! at Milwaukee's City Hall Rotunda. The gallery, an informative exhibit of inventions that have changed everyday lives, promotes the significant impact that African American inventors have had in the fields of science, technology, … [Read more...] about Black Inventors Gallery hosts Gallery-on-the-Go! at City Hall to honor achievements of great Black inventors
Trinity Village hosts Black History Month Celebration
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 Fatherhood Initiative and SDC team up to bring ’13th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’
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’
Dr. MLK, Jr. School hosts ’22nd Annual African American Male Teach-In’
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’
St. Ann Center celebrates Black History Month
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
WAAW center hosts ‘Milwaukee Business Divas’ event
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
Former Alderman Mike McGee, Jr., holds early voting rally at city hall
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
Rebuilt South Stadium, renovated Custer Stadium part of district effort to strengthen athletic opportunities
Milwaukee Public Schools student athletes, district leaders and community members came together Friday, September 11, 2015 to cut the ribbons at two new MPS athletic fields, celebrating new opportunities for student athletes that enhance the MPS experience. The new football and soccer fields at the rebuilt South Stadium and the renovated Custer Stadium are a component of … [Read more...] about Rebuilt South Stadium, renovated Custer Stadium part of district effort to strengthen athletic opportunities