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
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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
President Biden ends campaign run, makes way for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid
If elected in November, Harris would be the first female, the first black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected to the office of U.S. President After weeks of facing growing questions in regards to his age, physical and mental health, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, July 21, 2024, that he was ending his presidential re-election campaign, bringing … [Read more...] about President Biden ends campaign run, makes way for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid
Rev. Al Sharpton delivers eulogy for Dvontaye Mitchell; Attorney Ben Crump delivers ‘National Call for Justice’
Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), delivered the eulogy for Dvontaye Mitchell in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 11, 2024, as thousands descend upon the city for the start of the Republican National Convention (RNC). Mitchell’s case has sparked outrage in Wisconsin’s largest city after the 43-year-old was detained by several Hyatt Regency … [Read more...] about Rev. Al Sharpton delivers eulogy for Dvontaye Mitchell; Attorney Ben Crump delivers ‘National Call for Justice’
Honorary street sign approved for Dr. Gloria Gilmer
On May 30, 2024, the City of Milwaukee Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Streets voted to approve placing an honorary street sign in the name of the late Dr. Gloria Ford Gilmer (who passed in 2021) at N. 6th Street and W. Highland Avenue on the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) campus. In 2023, Dr. Gilmer became the first black female mathematician to have … [Read more...] about Honorary street sign approved for Dr. Gloria Gilmer
Fellowship Open celebrates with Brewers and Bucks citywide
The Fellowship Open, one of the nation’s premiere corporate and community charity golf events for 24 consecutive years, announced its 2024 Legends Honorees – Milwaukee Brewers Associate Manager Rickie Weeks, and Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Vin Baker. Weeks was honored during the Brewers home stand at American Family Field on Monday, June 24, 2024. The popular and … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open celebrates with Brewers and Bucks citywide
Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House presented the "53rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Parade and Festival" from N. 14th St. and W. Atkinson Ave. to N. MLK Dr. and W. Locust St. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest – held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2024 marked the 53rd anniversary of the local event to commemorate … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’
On June 14, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House, along with the Juneteenth Planning Committee, presented the "2024 Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball," at the Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. The mission of the ball is to empower the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education through scholarships funded by collaborative community financial support. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’
Northcott Neighborhood House announces winners of the’33rd Annual Juneteenth Scholarship’ event
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the "33rd Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant," at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. These young scholars were judged in categories such as poise, personality, creative talent, and formal wear; their essay on the 2024 Juneteenth theme, “Our History, Our Culture, Our Village;" and an intellectual … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announces winners of the’33rd Annual Juneteenth Scholarship’ event