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October 17th, 2025

Community Spotlight

Wynton Marsalis brings Big Band holiday sounds to Marcus Center

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts was the venue for the Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center, featuring Wynton Marsalis and Cecil McLorin Salvant, along with the Black Arts Think Tank fundraising kick-off and Artist Meet and Greet on Monday, December 1, 2014 reception in the Bradley Pavilion. The event’s purpose was to assist sustaining the long-term cultural … [Read more...] about Wynton Marsalis brings Big Band holiday sounds to Marcus Center

North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon

The North Central Service Club Incorporated celebrated their 39th annual scholarship luncheon on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Four Points Sheraton located in Brown Deer. Nine high school seniors received scholarships to attend various colleges and universities. The scholarship recipients are Latrina Diggs, Quierra Robertson, Kaiyla Farrington, Aaliyah Rodgers, Kadesia Hill, … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. celebrates 39th annual scholarship luncheon

Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp

On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, the Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School from Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10. This is the ninth year that Gilbert Brown offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro Football Camp, we hope to not only … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 9th annual all-pro football camp

Mayor Barrett and All Peoples Church break ground on new sustainable orchard

On Monday, July 14, 2014 Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderwoman Milele Coggs and Pastor Steve Jerbi of All Peoples Church broke ground on a new sustainable orchard. The space for the orchard is currently vacant and the program is supported by Mayor Barrett’s HOME GROWN Initiative and Strong Neighborhoods Plan. The project was created for local residents to understand environmental … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett and All Peoples Church break ground on new sustainable orchard

Harambee Banquet dedicated to memory of Dr. James G. White, Milele Coggs honored for distinguished service

“A Community Pulling Together to Help Solve Community Problems" was the theme for the WestCare Wisconsin inaugural Harambee Community Banquet honoring the late Dr. James G. White, which was held July 12, 2014 at Heart Love Place Ballroom, 3229 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive. The mission of the Harambee Community Banquet is: to celebrate the historic and resilient … [Read more...] about Harambee Banquet dedicated to memory of Dr. James G. White, Milele Coggs honored for distinguished service