Milwaukee's annual big start to the holidays season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 16, 2023, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marks the start of the "25th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
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Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
The board of directors and staff of Repairers of the Breach, a homeless resource center, held its annual meeting on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., headquarters, 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month and the meeting’s guest speakers were State Representatives Kalan R. Haywood and Darrin B. Madison, who … [Read more...] about Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, more than 1,100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders, including many area CEOs, came together to attend the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s (GMUL) Black and White Ball, which featured a performance by Grammy-nominated R&B and jazz singer Patrice Rushen. The sold-out event was held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
King Advisory Inc. hosts ’28th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.,Back to School Festival’
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, King Advisory Inc., Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center, and Park and Milwaukee County Parks presented the “28th Annual Together Once Again: Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Back to School Festival," Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Park, 1531 W. Vliet Street. This family friendly event featured lots of free book bags, school supplies, hot dogs and burgers, … [Read more...] about King Advisory Inc. hosts ’28th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.,Back to School Festival’
UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) held its annual "National Walk for Education" at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The "National Walk for Education" is a nationwide initiative to raise the critical funds for UNCF needs to fulfill its mission of support to its member Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's); help … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Milwaukee leaders gathered to rename North 5th Street as Dr. William Finlayson Street on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. While streets are often renamed, the Bronzeville District name change highlighted an important player in the city's African American history. "Dr. Finlayson is among that group that we call the greatest in their generation," said former Milwaukee Acting … [Read more...] about Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee Thursday, August 3, 2023 marking her first stop in Wisconsin, a key battleground state, ahead of the 2024 election. Harris toured the Sanmina Corporation's Kenosha County facility in Pleasant Prairie, where the telecommunications company Nokia has announced plans to manufacture new broadband electronic products. In … [Read more...] about Vice President Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Negro Leagues Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted the annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, on Friday, July 21, 2023 against the Atlanta Braves. A pre-game ceremony honored the impact of the Negro Leagues with a meaningful “Pass the Bat” ceremony where RBI champ, Martel Freeland, passed a bat to collect signatures from the Negro Leagues player Dennis Biddle, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Negro Leagues Baseball
Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
On Thursday July 13, 2023, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin held its "Multi-Employer Job Fair" at the Goodwill James O. Wright Center for Work and Training, 6055 N 91st St. Employers in attendance included City of Milwaukee, Delaware North, Fiserv Forum, Goodwill / Goodwill Talent Bridge, Milwaukee Public Schools, SEEK Career Staffing, Sysco, and Versiti. … [Read more...] about Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
40th annual Bastille Days festival wraps up in Cathedral Square Park
Sunday, July 16, 2023 marked the final day of the four-day French themed Bastille Days festival held in Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee. "Esquires II" (pictured above) who were the last band to perform at the festival this year. Bastille Days returned for its 40th year of celebrating French history and culture and, of course, food; and visitors to the festival … [Read more...] about 40th annual Bastille Days festival wraps up in Cathedral Square Park