On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Born 2 Dream - Divas in Training hosted their sixth annual fundraiser at the King Hall Community Center, 3413 North Dr. MLK, Jr. Drive. The event was an "All White Affair" with the Divas entertaining their guests with various performances. The money raised at the event will help to open the "RU Kidding Me Bakery," which is … [Read more...] about Divas in Training raise funds to open bakery with an “All White Affair” fundraiser
Community Spotlight
Area men stand together to welcome students back-to-school
Representatives from St. Mark A.M.E. Church and the Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons gathered at Keefe Avenue School, 1615 W. Keefe Ave., to welcome back and encourage the returning and incoming students at Keefe Avenue school. The event was held to show the community at-large a positive face of Milwaukee's African American community and to let the students and … [Read more...] about Area men stand together to welcome students back-to-school
The Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open Event
On Friday, August 19, 2016 the Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open took place at the Silver Spring Country Club, N56W21318 Silver Spring Dr., in Menomonee Falls. The annual golf outing over the years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to champion education and open pathway to successful careers for Milwaukee's youth. Prior to the golf tournament an awards celebration took … [Read more...] about The Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open Event
Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
On Monday, August 15, 2015 the Milwaukee Urban League Milwaukee Branch, along with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (left), hosted a round-table discussion on the importance of the "Stronger Way Act." The Stronger Way Act, which is being co-sponsored by Senator Baldwin and Senator Cory Booker (DNJ), is a bill proposed to Congress that will create opportunity for all and reward … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
Northwest Funeral Chapel sponsored its annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Road on August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to free book bags and school supplies for children grades 1-8, The Milwaukee Times donated more than 400 books to help promote literacy among the … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
FREE GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT TO BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Tickets For “McDonald’s Praise For Peace” Are Now Free Thanks To Marcus Center And Other Local Sponsors MILWAUKEE (August 18, 2016) – For more than a year, McDonald’s Restaurants of Southeastern Wisconsin and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts have been planning a celebration of Gospel music for Saturday, August 27. Titled “Praise for Peace,” the concert is … [Read more...] about FREE GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT TO BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announces new global headquarters
Bader Philanthropies, Inc., one of southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, announced that it plans to relocate and build a global headquarters on Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The new office location is in response to the organization’s overall strategic growth plan and allows the Foundation to truly “live its mission" by putting … [Read more...] about Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announces new global headquarters
Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program
On Friday, August 5, 2016, Nehemiah, Inc., hosted their closing program to honor the graduates of this year's Summer Youth Learning Camp. The youth camp is a six-week math and literacy camp lead by certified teachers. As part of the program the children received certificates of completion, and enjoyed a uplifting keynote speech from community organizer Sherry Hill (right … [Read more...] about Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program
Pastors United hosts Annual ‘A Family Affair’ back-to-school event
On Saturday, August 6, 2016 Pastors United hosted their annual "A Family Affair: United We Stand" back-to-school event. The health fair and picnic took place at 9700 W. Thurston Ave. The event included free hair cuts, face painting, health screenings, free food, and free school supplies. Pictured at the event is Pastors Untied President Asst. Pastor Greg Lewis … [Read more...] about Pastors United hosts Annual ‘A Family Affair’ back-to-school event
Lantern for Peace Event
Dual Event Featuring Families that Lost Their Love Ones Due To Gun Violence Free Food Activities and Music Face Painting By: Kai Where: Washintong Park Urban Ecolgy Center 1959 N 40th St Milwaukee, WI When: August 6, 2016 Time: 4pm-9pm Contact Person: Dr. Shanika Johnson shanikapeaceactionwi@gmail.com (414) 526-7911 … [Read more...] about Lantern for Peace Event