On Sunday, October 26, 2025, El Conquistador Latino Newspaper held its 14th Annual Latino Family Expo at South Division High School, attracting more than nine hundred community members. The event offered a variety of resources, including employment and education opportunities, free vaccinations, and health and wellness services. Trick or Treat activities and entertainment were … [Read more...] about South Division High School Hosts ‘Minds in Motion’
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Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Milwaukee Chapter Celebrates 40 Years of Service and Excellence
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Milwaukee Chapter proudly celebrated its 40th Anniversary on October 19, 2025, at the Delta by Marriott Hotel. The milestone event, themed “Rooted in Service, Growing in Excellence – Forty Years Strong,” honored four decades of impactful service, leadership, and sisterhood in the Milwaukee community. Distinguished speakers for the … [Read more...] about Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Milwaukee Chapter Celebrates 40 Years of Service and Excellence
Ribbon cutting marks the opening of another apartment development in Harambee neighborhood
On October 3, 2025, longtime community leader LaMarr Franklin started the first week of his 80s by cutting the ribbon on the new LaMarr Franklin Lofts, an affordable housing complex named in his honor at the corner of North King Drive and Dr. William Finlayson Street. “I am very proud and beyond words,” Franklin said at the ribbon cutting. “Thank you for this.” The $16.7 … [Read more...] about Ribbon cutting marks the opening of another apartment development in Harambee neighborhood
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘3rd Annual Mother’s Shower’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. hosted its "The 3rd Annual Mothers Shower" at Ebenezer Ministry and Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was for pampering new and expecting mothers and a beautiful reminder of the strength and value of all mothers. Many arrived … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘3rd Annual Mother’s Shower’
Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16
Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, and Steven Butler along with the Coggs, Butler, Young, and Jones families, celebrated the 16th birthday of Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. More than 100 family members and friends attended the celebration. As a member of Holy Redeemer Institutional COGIC, … [Read more...] about Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16
Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’
While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoenix and Marquette Recovery hosted Milwaukee's "Largest Sober Tailgate" before Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Brewers game against the Los Angeles Angels.The event is part of MKE Recovery Night at the Brewers. The … [Read more...] about Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’
Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
Jackie Q. Carter (left) celebrated Black History Month this year by making a little history of her own when she became the first African American and the first female Municipal Port Director of Milwaukee following a swearing in ceremony at City Hall on February 23, 2023. As Port Director, Carter will direct commercial and recreational operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a … [Read more...] about Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
AARP to kick off Pedestrian Safety Month by inviting public to 2 free events with renowned innovator, author Oct. 5-6
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to reduce these numbers and kickoff the start of Pedestrian Safety Month in … [Read more...] about AARP to kick off Pedestrian Safety Month by inviting public to 2 free events with renowned innovator, author Oct. 5-6
Carter’s Christian Academy more than just a school, it’s a family affair
Andre Carter is proof of the importance of holding on to your dreams. Carter was raised as one of five children by a single mother in the Chicago projects. Now Carter's two adult children are on the staff of the school she founded in 2004. In less than 20 years, enrollment at Carter’s Christian Academy has grown from 21 kindergarten- age students to 285 in … [Read more...] about Carter’s Christian Academy more than just a school, it’s a family affair
Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
“Empowering Our Citizens: Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce” brought together employers, people with disabilities and their families to discuss the important role work plays in the lives of individuals who have a disability. The recent event, organized by My Choice Family Care at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, featured speaker Simon Duffy of Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities