On Friday October 7, 2022, Young's Bar Incorporated, 3573 North Teutonia Avenue, held their 53206 Breast Cancer Awareness event in partnership with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. The proceeds from the event were donated on behalf of Ms. Charlene Gray (center) a breast cancer survivor. The education material and door prizes given to the community were donated by MHSI Corporate … [Read more...] about Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
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Mayor Johnson throws out first pitch at Brewers vs. Marlins game
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Milwaukee hosted the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. As part of the festivities Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the game. Though the mayor did a commendable job throwing out the first pitch, the Brewers on the other hand blew a ninth-inning lead. Thus the Brewers squandered a great … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson throws out first pitch at Brewers vs. Marlins game
E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosted its "1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser," at Aria Banquet Hall, 5444 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. The event was a fundraiser to help raise awareness of sickle cell anemia and help raise funds for the resource center to continue to spread awareness of an illness that affects millions … [Read more...] about E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, hosted a private memorial and headstone dedication in the Landmark Chapel at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., to honor local African American pioneer Mabel Emily Watson Raimey. The chapter had been fundraising since May 2021 for the headstone to honor … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
On August 20, 2022, Northwest Funeral Chapel along with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. - Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their "2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway," at Northwest's Family Activity Center, 4034 W. Good Hope Rd. The event included free book bags and supplies for children grades 1st-8th, free hair cuts, food by Pop's BBQ, free information, and live music by DJ Special K. … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels (right), who serves as pastor of the Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ, along with representatives from Anthem Healthcare and the city of Milwaukee, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new CH Mason Community Health Clinic, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. After originally opening in 2008, the clinic was first run under … [Read more...] about Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids brings national youth advocacy tour to Milwaukee
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
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