On Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday August 25, 2022, the Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids, in partnership with the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Poverty Network, brought its 2022 Youth Advocacy Tour to Milwaukee. The two-day event featured a Community Dinner and Celebration on Wednesday, August 24 at the African … [Read more...] about Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids brings national youth advocacy tour to Milwaukee
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Outreach Community Health Centers hosts annual health fair
On Saturday, August 6, 2022, Outreach Community Health Centers hosted its annual Community Health and Resource Fair in the parking lot of Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 3132 N. Dr. MLK, Jr., Drive. The health and resource fair was a great event for the entire family, which included giveaways of back packs and school supplies, giveaways of fresh produce, raffles and prizes, … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts annual health fair
‘Bronzeville Sleepover for Education’ to benefit MPS
On Friday, August 12, 2022, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs hosted the 8th annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education in front of Pete’s Fruit Market, 2323 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Contributions of school supplies were donated at MLK Dr. and North Ave. in front of Pete’s Fruit Market. All school supply donations will go directly to a Milwaukee Public School in need. … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Sleepover for Education’ to benefit MPS
Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election results
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Wisconsinites went to the polls to narrow the field of candidates in three of the top races for the state of Wisconsin. Those include races for Governor, Lt. Governor and Ron Johnson's US Senate seat. Here are the results: The Governor's race: In the race for Wisconsin's highest office, Republican Tim Michels will face off against incumbent … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election results
CVI honors the late Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) with special ceremony
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Center for Veterans' Issues (CVI) hosted a special ceremony to honor their late President and CEO Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) at 3400 West Wisconsin Ave. The ceremony was a dual event, for the CVI building was re-dedicated to honor Gen. Cocroft for all the work he had done for the CVI and their Veterans Resource Center, as well as … [Read more...] about CVI honors the late Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) with special ceremony
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Fresh off the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Brewers came back to American Family Field for a three-game home stand against the Colorado Rockies which took place July 22-25, 2022. As part of that series Friday, July 22, the Brewers hosted the popular Negro Leagues Tribute Game. Negro Leagues Alumni players threw out the ceremonial first pitches and hosted an autograph … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Milwaukee Times contributor, local church leader and religious educator, Rev. Judith T. Lester, passes
Milwaukee Times' longtime writer of the "Counseling Corner," Rev. Judith T. Lester died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 19, 2022. For more than 20 years Rev. Lester was a part of the Milwaukee Times family, serving as writer of the "Counseling Corner," an informative, faith-driven weekly column that kicked off our Christian Times section. Rev. Lester was a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times contributor, local church leader and religious educator, Rev. Judith T. Lester, passes
MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, construction began on ThriveOn, a collaboration between Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Royal Capital Group (RCG). The collaborative is dedicated to eliminating racial, health, economic and social disparities in Milwaukee by making generational investments in the well-being of its communities. As … [Read more...] about Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Co., teamed up to present 40 local high school graduates laptops as part of the " The Greater Milwaukee Urban League Annual Laptop Awards Ceremony," at the Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Pavilion. GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and other program supporters presented the grads with the laptops. In … [Read more...] about GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships