The Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Baird Center during its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The keynote speaker was New York Democrat Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. The Milwaukee Branch NAACP has functioned as one of the city’s leading civil rights … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Branch NAACP celebrates 100th anniversary
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The Men’s Network honors ‘Men of Grace’
The Men's Network of Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee held its first "Men of Grace Banquet" at the Four Points Sheraton in Brown Deer on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Eighteen senior legends were honored and recognized for their community and military service. The honorees were all 90- years-old and older. Ninety-year-old, Reuben Harpole was the youngest among the … [Read more...] about The Men’s Network honors ‘Men of Grace’
African Diaspora Council’s 8th Annual School Supply Drive
On Friday, October 4, 2024, African Diaspora Council (ADC), celebrated its "8th Annual School Supply Drive," with a brief ceremony before delivering school supplies on the UW-Milwaukee campus. They are very happy to announce that with the success of the previous years, they have provided almost $10,000 worth of school supplies, personal hygiene items, and art supplies to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council’s 8th Annual School Supply Drive
Top Ladies of Distinction hosts Fall 2024 induction ceremony
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
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