On Saturday, February 4, 2023, St. Ann Center hosted their "4th Annual Indaba African Ball,' at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The Ball supports the Indaba Band Shell and its upcoming summer season of family-friendly entertainment. The also Ball featured live musical entertainment, dancing, elegant African and Caribbean-flavored cuisine, guest fashion show, photo booth, … [Read more...] about St. Ann’s Center hosts ‘4th Annual Indaba African Ball’
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MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit featured workshops, vendors, special keynote, and more
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District #8 held the "11th Annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit" at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School, 3275 N. 3rd St. The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is held to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and to help innovators stimulate economic development, neighborhood … [Read more...] about MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit featured workshops, vendors, special keynote, and more
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA) Epsilon Kappa Omega (EKΩ) Milwaukee Chapter celebrated the 115th anniversary of their sorority by lighting the Hoan Bridge. Nearly 200 of the 385 members of the Epsilon Kappa Omega Milwaukee Chapter showed up for the bridge lighting. EKΩ Chapter is the first alumnae chapter that was chartered in … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
YMCA hosts 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
On Monday, January 16, 2023, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and Aurora Health Care hosted their "26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration," at the Potawatomi Casino and Hotel, 1721 W Canal St. The event cerebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by recognizing community organizations that are dedicated to serving others and empowering local … [Read more...] about YMCA hosts 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Dr. Denita R. Ball was sworn in on Friday, January 6, 2023, as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County. She is the first female sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in Wisconsin. The historic community ceremony took place at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The Honorable Chief Justice Mary Triggiano swore in … [Read more...] about Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Milwaukee celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa
On Monday, December 26, 2022, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2022 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa
The Salvation Army provides Christmas Day dinner in Milwaukee
On Sunday, December 25, 2022, The Salvation Army along with the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation presented "The 33rd Annual Christmas Family Feast" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Hundreds of volunteers helped prepare and serve a homestyle dinner for thousands of people in need. Everyone that attended received a sit-down meal with turkey, ham, yams, mashed … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army provides Christmas Day dinner in Milwaukee
Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club partners with the Blanket of Love project to spread joy during the Christmas holiday season for the “Christmas with Dignity Program" for disadvantaged families. Rotary members' hearts are filled with joy while shopping to put smiles on the faces of children. C Christmas with Dignity is a social enterprise program that seeks to level-up the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Ten Chimneys Foundation hosts director and author Sheldon Epps
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Ten Chimneys Foundation hosted a conversation with director and author Sheldon Epps at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Epps discussed his life and journey as told in his book,"My Own Directions, A Black Man's Journey in American Theatre," highlights the successes and challenges of being the one, … [Read more...] about Ten Chimneys Foundation hosts director and author Sheldon Epps
37th anniversary of New Horizon Center, Inc., and retirement celebration of President and CEO Saleem El-Amin
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the New Horizon Center, Inc., celebrated its 37th anniversary as well as the retirement of co-founder, President and CEO Saleem El-Amin, at the Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. Opening its doors on December 2, 1985 in the former Holy Angels Rectory as a state-licensed non-profit agency, New Horizon Center became … [Read more...] about 37th anniversary of New Horizon Center, Inc., and retirement celebration of President and CEO Saleem El-Amin