Good Luck to all the participants of the 2016 Beckum-Stapleton Little League! Despite overcast skies, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League kicked off Opening Day with a grand parade on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The parade started at 5th and Chambers at 9:30 a.m. and ended at James Beckum Park, where the Opening Day ceremonies continued as well as the first game of … [Read more...] about Beckum-Stapleton Little League hosts Opening Day Parade
Community Spotlight
Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 the Youth Action Council, WestCare, the city's Community Development Block Grant Administration and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs co-sponserd a Mother's Day brunch at WestCare Wisconsin, 335 W. Wright Street. The event recognized special mothers across Milwaukee who go the extra mile each day for their children and families. The event was free and open to … [Read more...] about Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon
There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children
There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children this Saturday May 14th at the Next Door Headquarters located at 2545 N. 29th St. Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk starts at 10:00. It’s such a fun family event with no fee to walk, and you can bring your entire family…including the dog! It is also possible to … [Read more...] about There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children
“Faces of Hope” 2016
Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. cordially invites you to the 20th Annual Hat Luncheon "Faces of Hope" 2016 CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $50/INDIVIDUAL • $400/TABLE OF EIGHT Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. Grand Hall 3020 West Vliet Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin … [Read more...] about “Faces of Hope” 2016
What can the community do? City officials share outrage over shooting of nine-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- City officials gathered on Friday morning, May 6th to share their outrage over the shooting of a nine-year-old girl near 15th and Meinecke -- as well as other gun violence happening in nearby neighborhoods. Zilayia Jenkins Zilayia Jenkins was shot near 15th and Meinecke on Thursday, May 5th during a "shootout" between two groups of armed individuals. It … [Read more...] about What can the community do? City officials share outrage over shooting of nine-year-old girl
WHEDA awards nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide On Monday May 2, 2016 Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced the awarding of more than $14 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing developments across Wisconsin. The tax credits, which are distributed by the Wisconsin Housing and … [Read more...] about WHEDA awards nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials
Legendary Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials, part of a new advertising campaign to encourage seat belt use by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Known as ‘Click it, or Ticket’, the mobilization will be run during the month of May. The messages feature Driver surprising unsuspecting patrons at Gee Clippers in … [Read more...] about Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials
Community advocate Nellie Weddle celebrates 80th birthday
For nearly three decades Nellie Weddle, former owner of the Surfside 16 Bar and Lounge, sponsored an NBA Pro-Am Men’s Basketball League and a Youth-Am Basketball Program. Eventually Nellie sold the Surfside Lounge and ended her involvement with the basketball leagues only to become an active volunteer with the Neighborhood Leadership Committee. On April 24, 2016 Nellie decided … [Read more...] about Community advocate Nellie Weddle celebrates 80th birthday
Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’
By The Milwaukee Times staff The third annual Pastors United Banquet & Gala honored eight community leaders from the Central City and heard a fiery keynote speech on personal finance by Dr. Claud Anderson. The theme for the gala this year held, April 23 at Cardinal Stritch University was: “Power in Economics,” which also happens to be one of the primary objectives for … [Read more...] about Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’
Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty
Michael W. Twitty, a black Jewish culinary historian, teacher and author based in Washington, DC, participated in a forum on “Identity Cooking” at Centennial Hall in the Milwaukee Public Library on April 12. The conversation was the first in a series of lectures exploring ways in which Jewish history and culture is intertwined with the experience of people of color. Twitty … [Read more...] about Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty