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October 13th, 2026

Community Spotlight

Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform

MILWAUKEE – Next week, Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) will host an emergency public forum on the juvenile corrections crisis facing Wisconsin. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 1 at 3:30 p.m. at BEAM Academy, 3620 N 18th Street in Milwaukee's highest incarcerated zip code. Partnering in this important event will be Reggie Moore, Executive Director of the … [Read more...] about Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform

the 31st Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, June 11

Contacts:       Vivian King, 414-899-3027                      Michelle Crockett, 414-510-8323           Milwaukee Urban League to Host 31st Annual Black & White Ball, Featuring National Recording Artists Tony Toni Tone’ Once Upon a Time Theme Highlights League History and Special Rolex Auction Item Milwaukee, May 20, 2016 - The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) is … [Read more...] about the 31st Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, June 11

WAAW Center celebrates their 20th Annual “Faces of Hope” luncheon

[slideshow_deploy id='18040'] The 20th Annual Faces of Hope luncheon was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Wisconsin African American Women Center. 3020 West Vliet Street. Forty-two community leaders were honored for their dedicated service and civic involvement. More than 200 people attired in stylish head crowns attended the annual event. The 2016 honorees were: Marilyn … [Read more...] about WAAW Center celebrates their 20th Annual “Faces of Hope” luncheon

Local business leader Arthur Reid’s 78th birthday celebration

[slideshow_deploy id='18017'] On Saturday, May 21, 2016, Mr. Arthur Reid, Jr., the owner and president of Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home celebrated his 78th birthday surrounded by family and friends. The elegant and lavish surprise birthday party was held at the Radisson Hotel, 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. It was a fitting event to honor a local business leader who has … [Read more...] about Local business leader Arthur Reid’s 78th birthday celebration

Department of Revenue Holding Unclaimed Property Auction Online

    The Wisconsin Department of Revenue administers the Unclaimed Property Program in Wisconsin to connect people with their unclaimed property.  The Department tries to match unclaimed property with its owner through tax record matching and newspaper advertisements.  If the content of safety deposit boxes have not been claimed, then state law requires the … [Read more...] about Department of Revenue Holding Unclaimed Property Auction Online

Bill Bruton inducted into Milwaukee Braves Honor Roll

The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Braves Historical Association inducted former Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bill Bruton into the Braves Honor Roll. An induction ceremony took place at Miller Park on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the site of the Braves Honor Roll, which is located on the Miller Park Field Level Concourse along the third base side. The lighting-quick center … [Read more...] about Bill Bruton inducted into Milwaukee Braves Honor Roll

Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week

For more than two decades, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program, Heart of Canal Street, has enhanced and improved the lives of children and their families in southeastern Wisconsin. Local charities will once again have the opportunity to become part of this special tradition as applications for the 2016 program will be accepted beginning Monday, May 16, … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week

Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners

Retona Wilson has been fascinated with business and working with other people to solve problems since she was a child. About a year ago, she started her second business venture: Naked Truth Body Essentials. On Sunday May 22, 2016 she is sponsoring a Black Business Expo for small business owners from 2-7 p.m. at the 3041 North Lounge. The event is sponsored by Mahogany … [Read more...] about Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners