By Generations United Research shows that many practitioners working with grand families recommend a multi-modal approach that includes individual counseling for the grandparent and grandchild, as well as family therapy. This type of approach should include a component that connects grand families to community services, public benefits and legal assistance. Kids Matter Inc., … [Read more...] about Kids Matter Inc. offers comprehensive wrap-around services specially designed to help grand families impacted by trauma
Community Spotlight
A-LEGO annual full council meeting honors ‘Ladies of Excellence’
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, African American Ladies Empowering Growth and Opportunity (A-LEGO) hosted its annual full council meeting to discus its success from the past year and its goals for this one. As part of its meeting and to celebrate Women's History Month, A-LEGO honored 25 members who helped to make our community great. Pictured are 13 of those 25 including … [Read more...] about A-LEGO annual full council meeting honors ‘Ladies of Excellence’
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Milwaukee Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted their 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt Competition at All Peoples Church, 2600 North 2nd Street. The talent hunt's mission is to encourage, develop and create avenues that will allow youth to express their talents and abilities. The show included seven contestants and … [Read more...] about Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
Congratulations to all the Honorees of the 33rd Annual Black Excellence Awards
Happy Birthday Salutes! Wishing You All The Best!
February 1st Karen M. Ingram Jayvion Fumbanks February 2nd Donald Driver Hannah Ivy Blanche Hogans February 3rd Frances Brown Evelyn Glover Evelyn Blake Kiana Hunter February 4th Yashika Graves JaRon Williams Cleveland Hathaway Christine Pearson February 5th Kylah Lyons February 6th Lawrence Smith Mark Phillips February 7th Beniee A. Randle Trynail … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Salutes! Wishing You All The Best!
Foxconn Says It Plans to Build Factory in Wisconsin, Adding 3,000 Jobs
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics supplier for Apple and other tech giants, said Wednesday it would open its first major American factory in Wisconsin, a boost both for the battleground state’s economy and the Trump administration’s efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing. White House officials noted President Trump’s direct negotiations with Foxconn for the project, which … [Read more...] about Foxconn Says It Plans to Build Factory in Wisconsin, Adding 3,000 Jobs
Police need your help locating critical missing girls; ages 5, 10, 12
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating three "critical missing" girls, last seen Wednesday, June 14th around 8:00 p.m. near 1st and Locust. Police say the girls are sisters. 12-year-old Ariel Hill is 5'3" tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has braids in her hair and a blue or purple bandanna. She was wearing a green jacket, and has a birthmark on the left side of … [Read more...] about Police need your help locating critical missing girls; ages 5, 10, 12
“Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
MILWAUKEE -- It was a violent day in Milwaukee Thursday, June 8th. Milwaukee police were called out to two separate fatal shootings that happened within about an hour's time. It all started just before 2:00 p.m., when a man was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side. Then around 3:00 p.m., there was another deadly shooting. "It just don't seem like this is my … [Read more...] about “Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
Vagabond Teams Up with Cayman Jack to Create Limited Edition Street Taco for Cinco de Mayo Weekend
This Cinco de Mayo weekend, pay homage to the margarita and keep the fiesta going at Milwaukee’s go-to Mexican restaurant, Vagabond. Vagabond is teaming up with Cayman Jack, a handcrafted margarita, to continue Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Saturday, May 6, from 4 to 9 PM by handing out complimentary pairings Cayman Jack margaritas and a limited edition Lobster … [Read more...] about Vagabond Teams Up with Cayman Jack to Create Limited Edition Street Taco for Cinco de Mayo Weekend
