The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Milwaukee held its Annual Turkey Giveaway and a free, sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, typically on the Monday, November 24, 2025 in their gym, offering a hot delicious Thanksgiving meal, community resource tables which included gently used clothes, and new shoes. This was a free sit-down Thanksgiving meal, part of the "Make a … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway
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Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Launches ‘Minds in Motion’ Program
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield introduced the "Minds in Motion" program at the Ascension Family Health Center on Villard Avenue. Dedicated to the well-being of individuals, families, and the community, Minds in Motion aims to assist individuals in managing stress, fostering personal growth, and cultivating meaningful connections. The event featured … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Launches ‘Minds in Motion’ Program
Top Ladies of Distinction Host Induction Ceremony for Top Teens
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Milwaukee Chapter sponsors a youth group called Top Teens of America (TTA). The Fall 2025 TTA Induction Ceremony was held at St. Mark A. M. E. Church, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, for 21 candidates from the Metropolitan Milwaukee area and Racine. The youth group's focus is on service, self-development, educational enrichment, leadership … [Read more...] about Top Ladies of Distinction Host Induction Ceremony for Top Teens
Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple Hosts ‘1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards’
On Friday, November 14, 2025, Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple, Suffragan Bishop Monica Parchia Price, along with Dr. Ricky L. Price, Sr. and the Milwaukee Police Department’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement honored 11 individuals who are making an impact on the Milwaukee community, at the "1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards" at the church, located at 4300 N. Green … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple Hosts ‘1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards’
Northcott Neighborhood House Hosts Hundreds for Free Thanksgiving Meals
On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Milwaukee's Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a Thanksgiving feast for 500 people, offering a sit-down dinner that combined food, family and football for the community. Northcott had upwards of 75 volunteers on hand to help serve food, welcomed people in and got them seated. The Thanksgiving meal included sides like mashed potatoes and green … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Hosts Hundreds for Free Thanksgiving Meals
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® hosted the "51st Annual Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Debutante Cotillion" at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The event marked the culmination of six months of dedicated preparation and service projects completed by the debutantes under the leadership and mentorship of Alpha Kappa Alpha … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
Mindful Mondays MKE Honors Three Black Female Veterans at Greenwood Park Gallery
Milwaukee’s spirit of service and community was on full display on Monday, November 10, 2025, as an upcoming community organization, Mindful Mondays MKE hosted a powerful professional development networking event honoring three distinguished Black female veterans: Dr. Berdie L. Cowser, Dr. Jada Reynolds, and Tiffany Koehler. Held at Greenwood Park Gallery and … [Read more...] about Mindful Mondays MKE Honors Three Black Female Veterans at Greenwood Park Gallery
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School
On Friday, November 14, 2025, in celebration of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Week, Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy (NOVA) High School invited prominent members of the Divine 9 organizations to speak to NOVA students in grades 9th - 12th, at the school located at 2320 W. Burleigh St. As part of the program, members of the Divine 9 community … [Read more...] about Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School
Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Milwaukee’s downtown was set aglow on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during the "27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff," held at Père Marquette Park hosted by WISN 12 News anchors Diana Gutiérrez and Gerron Jordan, presented by Stein’s Garden & Home. The bright night of festivity started with pre-show entertainment by Kid Boogie Down. Following this dance warm-up, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
North Sunrise Rotary Club Helps Lynda Jackson Conyers Turn A Birthday Wish into A Reality
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, former Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Publisher Lynda Jackson Conyers along with 30 friends and family celebrated her birthday at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Brookfield. But rather than gifts she asked all her guests to bring canned goods for MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary. The response was overwhelming; … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club Helps Lynda Jackson Conyers Turn A Birthday Wish into A Reality