On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, located at 1927 N. 4th St., hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Program. The program focused on the last year of Dr. King’s life when he strongly confronted poverty, economic injustice and the Vietnam War. Featured were readings of quotes from Dr. King during the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father served from 1931 until his death in 1984, and from 1960 until his death Martin acted … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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
Around Town Street Memorial
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Around Town Young Black Man with pants down
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Around Town Man Pushing Food Cart Loaded With Metal and Plastic Scraps
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Around Town Wheel Chair Summit
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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