On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
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Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, construction began on ThriveOn, a collaboration between Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Royal Capital Group (RCG). The collaborative is dedicated to eliminating racial, health, economic and social disparities in Milwaukee by making generational investments in the well-being of its communities. As … [Read more...] about Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Co., teamed up to present 40 local high school graduates laptops as part of the " The Greater Milwaukee Urban League Annual Laptop Awards Ceremony," at the Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Pavilion. GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and other program supporters presented the grads with the laptops. In … [Read more...] about GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the city of Milwaukee observed its 51st Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2022 marked the 51st anniversary of the local event to commemorate Emancipation. When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy Juneteenth Day
The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy June 19 Juneteenth Freedom Day … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy Juneteenth Day
Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
On Friday, May 27, 2022, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), 6600 W. Melvina Street, celebrated the school's First All-School STEM Science Fair. As part of this STEM event Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited MESA to help celebrate the occasion and also honor school principal Janet Colvin. Principal Colvin received a Proclamation from the Common Council for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
By Hazel Trice Edney NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) - People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It’s historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only … [Read more...] about Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Remembering All Our Black Service Men and Women Who Have Served Our Country … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic
On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron … [Read more...] about Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic