On Sunday, October 9, 2016, 100 White Dresses held its completion ceremony at Destiny Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St. Twelve girls completed and were honored out of 110 participants. The organization's founder, Regina Slocum-Mabra, was acknowledged by State Senator Lena Taylor for her work with the young women of our community. Keynoter Medical College of Wisconsin and Black … [Read more...] about 100 White Dresses hosts completion ceremony
Education
North Division Alumni Association meets with Student Executive Board
The North Division Alumni Association met with the North Division Student Executive Board on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The members of the Alumni Association met with this year's student leaders in order to get a better understanding of how they best can assist the student body this year. Attendance the meeting were North Division Alumni Association members and Student … [Read more...] about North Division Alumni Association meets with Student Executive Board
The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative hosts 11th Annual Fatherhood Summit
On October 7 and October 8, 2016 Mayor Tom Barrett presented The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiatives' "11th Annual Fatherhood Summit." The two-day event was held at Greater New Birth Church, 8237 W. Silver Spring Drive. This year's theme was "Planting Seeds to Grow Stronger Fathers and Families," and reflected the efforts of the Fatherhood Initiative to strengthen families … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative hosts 11th Annual Fatherhood Summit
School Gets New Name after Media Mogul Donates $4 Million to Howard University
School Gets New Name after Media Mogul Donates $4 Million to Howard University Howard University’s School of Communications, which has produced more black journalists than any school in the nation, will be renamed the Cathy Hughes School of Communications after receiving $4 million from the former faculty member and one of the most successful women in the media business. … [Read more...] about School Gets New Name after Media Mogul Donates $4 Million to Howard University
Nation’s Moviegoers Laugh and Applaud. But It’s Not a Film
DEBATECINEMA -- Inside one of the theaters at the Regal Cinema movie complex in Washington's Gallery Place/Chinatown, the audience of mostly millennial’s sat in one of the darkened theaters and laughed loudly at the dialogue and pictures on the big screen. But it wasn't a film that had the audience chuckling. It was the presidential debate. They were part of the thousands of … [Read more...] about Nation’s Moviegoers Laugh and Applaud. But It’s Not a Film
Nation’s Students Help First Lady Pick Final Harvest
http://www.hunewsservice.com/news/view.php/1024624/Nations-Students-Help-First-Lady-Pick-Fi Nation’s Students Help First Lady Pick Final Harvest www.hunewsservice.com President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Students Help First Lady Pick Final Harvest
Penguins Victory Bookends Obama’s Presidency
Penguins Victory Bookends Obama’s Presidency www.hunewsservice.com Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University News Service: President Barack Obama, holding his custom Pittsburgh Penguins jersey and a Stanley Cup replica, honored the the team as champions during a visit to the White House. … [Read more...] about Penguins Victory Bookends Obama’s Presidency
Divas in Training attend first-ever Brewers ‘Give Back Game’
On Sunday, September 23, 2016 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first annual "Give Back Game" at Miller Park, in which the team donated ticket proceeds from their final home game of the season to four local charities. As part of this special event, fans had the opportunity to secure tickets to the Crew's match-up with the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a donation to a … [Read more...] about Divas in Training attend first-ever Brewers ‘Give Back Game’
Riverside University High School hosts ‘All City Class Reunion’
On Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Astor Hotel, Riverside University High School held their "All City Class Reunion." This momentous occasion featured alumni attending who graduated since the 1950's and beyond, with the Classes of '72, '81, and '74 having the biggest turnouts. … [Read more...] about Riverside University High School hosts ‘All City Class Reunion’
Black Youth Vote! Launches its HBCU/Community “Vote Your Power” Challenge Across the Country
Black Youth Vote! Launches its HBCU/Community “Vote Your Power” Challenge Across the Country Black Millennials Leading the Way to Leverage Their Voting Power in the 2016 Election Cycle (Washington D.C.) – The Black Youth Vote! Network has launched its 2016 HBCU/Community “Vote Your Power” Challenge (BYV! ’16 … [Read more...] about Black Youth Vote! Launches its HBCU/Community “Vote Your Power” Challenge Across the Country