Remembering Gen. Colin Powell, Eric Jerome Dickey, Cicely Tyson, Clarence Williams III, Charlie Robinson, DMX, Lee Evans, Marvin Hagler, Biz Markie, Dorothy Steel and 15 others who passed in 2021. … [Read more...] about Rest In Power: Those We Lost in 2021
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee Health Services Inc., hosted its Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner & Conquer Safety Kit Giveaway and Conquer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, December 17, 2021. The day-long event took place at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. MHSI’s providers, clinical support staff and registration continued working as a normal clinic day. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., ‘Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
The Links, Incorporated unveil PoSITivity Bench
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, The Cream City (WI) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated continued their partnership with Siefert Elementary School, 1547 N. 14th Street, by unveiling the Links "PoSITivity Bench." The bench is a safe place where Siefert students can come to seek safety and alert staff that the student needs a positive and friendly face to talk to or just see. … [Read more...] about The Links, Incorporated unveil PoSITivity Bench
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
On November 27, 2021, the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosted the "47th Debutante Cotillion" virtually. Typically the foundation would host more than 500 guests at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition carried on virtually with eight debutantes introduced to society collectively as "The IN Crowd: INtelligent, INspirational, … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., held its "10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 west Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Green Bay … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Alderwoman Milele Coggs hosts 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, invited residents to attend the 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th St. The free event provided residents with information on home financing, home repairs, foreclosure assistance and more and featured virtual workshops and an in-person … [Read more...] about Alderwoman Milele Coggs hosts 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair
Milwaukee Urban League hosts ’36th Annual Black and White Ball’
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the Milwaukee Branch of the Urban League (MUL) hosted their "36th Annual Black and White Ball," at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Black and White Ball is one of Wisconsin's premier social events of the year and once again the MUL was able to hold the event in person, having had to host it virtually last year due to the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts ’36th Annual Black and White Ball’
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
On Friday, October 29, 2021, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, 6600 West Melvina Street, hosted a "Scienceween." Special guest the "Amazing Science Guy," gave the students a chance to display their work. The event took place in the Science Exploratory Dome installed on the outside of the school's property. The goal of the Scienceween was to incorporate the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 22, 2021, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosted their "Annual Freedom Fund Dinner" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. The theme for this year's dinner was "Always Fighting Forward," and the keynote speaker was Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (top left photo), who was instrumental in forming the prosecuting team responsible for the historic … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’