Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD) Milwaukee Chapter, held its first in-person Induction Ceremony and Luncheon since 2016, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Northwest. Seven ladies, with hearts to provide service in the community, were inducted. The new members include Ladies Kourtney Anderson, Brittany Beene, Dreanna Cummings, Shaquita … [Read more...] about Top Ladies of Distinction hosts Fall 2024 induction ceremony
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North Central Service Club hosts ’49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon’
The North Central Service Club (NCSC) held its "49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon" on June 1, 2024 at the Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., in Milwaukee. Eleven female scholars representing the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) were recognized. Each of the scholarship recipients submitted an essay on the theme, "When Challenges Require Me To Be Strong, I Conquer … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club hosts ’49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon’
Milwaukee legend Reuben Harpole celebrates 90th birthday at Bader Philanthropies
Reuben Harpole celebrated his 90th birthday at Bader Philanthropies on September 12, 2024, with a host of family and friends. His daughter Annette and a family member were present. A video of Reuben’s son John was shown. Host Franklin Cumberbatch, Bader VP of Engagements, hosted the event. Clayborn Benson did the Libation and daughter Annette Harpole welcomed attendees. Guest … [Read more...] about Milwaukee legend Reuben Harpole celebrates 90th birthday at Bader Philanthropies
Word of Hope Ministries hosts Community Day with a ‘Walk of Hope’
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Word of Hope Ministries (WOHM) hosted a “Walk of Hope” Community Day on the Holy Cathedral Campus, 2677 N. 40th St. Founder and President Bishop C.H. McClelland and Vice President and first lady Prentiss McClelland reinstated this community event after a several years hiatus, due to the pandemic. WOHM has provided social services for more than 28 … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries hosts Community Day with a ‘Walk of Hope’
African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted its "10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) celebration at the beautiful Heritage Green Park, at N. 62nd St. and Custer Ave. This year’s theme, "Growing Stronger Together," emphasized the crucial intersection of birth and community, and a decade of the group's collective commitment to … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
VP Harris and Gov. Walz host watch party and rally at Fiserv Forum
On August 20, 2024, in a massive show of force coinciding with the roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage in front of a packed house at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI – in the same venue where Republicans had held their national convention the month before. Both candidates spoke to … [Read more...] about VP Harris and Gov. Walz host watch party and rally at Fiserv Forum
Outreach Community Health Centers launches new residency program
On Friday, August 16, 2024, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Froedtert Health, and Children’s Wisconsin hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate their partnership in the development and operation of Wisconsin’s first Teaching Health Center, which facilitates a new family medicine residency, located at Outreach Community Health … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers launches new residency program
10th Annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education
On Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, 2024 the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 (Business Improvement District) and others were outside in front of Pete’s Fruit Market on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and North Ave. collecting school supplies for Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) students in need. The ‘School Supply Drive’ has been apart of Bronzeville week for the past … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education
Tammy Baldwin surprises Community Baptist Church member
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) made a surprise visit to Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee, 2249 N. Sherman Blvd., on Sunday, August 4, 2024 to express her appreciation to church member Herbert Renfro for appearing in her campaign advertisements. The company where Renfro, a recent retired, and had bee employed for many years, suddenly and without cause or warning … [Read more...] about Tammy Baldwin surprises Community Baptist Church member
Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson throws out first pitch at Milwaukee Brewers game
Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson is considered one of the top character actors in the country and his glowing performances cover theater, film, and television. He has appeared on stages throughout the US and abroad, on Broadway and off. Most recently you can see him in the big screen films, Dune, and Civil War. Dune is one of six Oscar nominated films he has been in – others … [Read more...] about Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson throws out first pitch at Milwaukee Brewers game