Member of the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) held their Sixth Annual Luncheon on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court in Brown Deer, WI. The luncheon theme was: Preparing Future Leaders for Tomorrow’s Careers. Pictured (from left) are MEEP founder, Ms. Lilly Simmons; Rev. and Mrs. Martin Childs of Pilgrim Rest Missionary … [Read more...] about MEEP celebrates 6 years exposing urban youth to future career opportunities
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St. Ann’s Intergenerational Center celebrates opening of new Bucyrus campus
By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times Accompanied by the beat of African drums, the diversity found in Milwaukee’s 15th Aldermanic District was celebrated beginning promptly at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 during an elaborate, day-long dedication ceremony of the new Bucyrus Campus of the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care at 2450 W. North Ave. “It’s a … [Read more...] about St. Ann’s Intergenerational Center celebrates opening of new Bucyrus campus
Unity Grand Chapter OES honors founder
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
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