On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) along with Molina Healthcare hosted the "Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower"at the MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. MLK Dr., in recognition of Mother's Day. Participants had the opportunity to attend educational sessions, and meet with community- based health and social service agencies, physicians, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
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Visitation services held for Times founder Nathan Conyers
More than 500 people said goodbye to Nathan Conyers, one of three founders of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Printing & Publishing Co., during a four-hour visitation at St. Mark A.M.E. Church on Sunday May 6, 2018. Mr. Conyers died on April 27, 2018 after a long illness. Conyers was a familiar face and voice in the Milwaukee community for more than 30 years, … [Read more...] about Visitation services held for Times founder Nathan Conyers
Funeral services held for civil right activist and judge Vel R. Phillips
Hundreds gathered at Milwaukee's oldest African American church, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, to celebrate the life of Vel Phillips, the pioneering civil rights leader who smashed racial and gender barriers as a lawyer, city council woman and Wisconsin secretary of state. "These pinnacles were not what made Vel's story Vel's story," … [Read more...] about Funeral services held for civil right activist and judge Vel R. Phillips
Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers passes away at 72
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Nathan Conyers, whose keen news sense, Christian spirit, and community concern lead to the founding of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper, died Friday, April 27, 2018, after a long illness. He was 72. Mr. Conyers has been a familiar face and voice on Milwaukee’s general community scene, and in particular, through media promoting the city’s … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers passes away at 72
NDHSAA hosts students at luncheon
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, the North Division Alumni Association hosted a group of students from North Division High School for lunch at Irie Zulu Restaurant, 7237 W. North Ave. The purpose of the lunch was to thank the students for their work in helping the alumni association throughout the year, and discuss ways the alumni can help the students next year. … [Read more...] about NDHSAA hosts students at luncheon
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), celebrated the grand opening of the new Workforce Technology Center located inside their offices at 435 W. North Ave. The center offers individuals the opportunity to learn valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills that can lead to rewarding career opportunities. The new center showcases … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
GMAR celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
On Wednesday April 11, 2018, the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors (GMAR) and city leaders recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act at an event held on the Marquette University campus. Speakers for the event were Mayor Tom Barrett; Alderman Ashanti Hamilton; former Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council member and Commando Fred Reed; civil rights activist Margaret … [Read more...] about GMAR celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, the Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted its annual "FashionWalk" fundraiser, at Leader Luxury, 6310 N. 43rd Street. The FashionWalk brought together youth, community leaders, and local fashion designers to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem of human trafficking in our communities through the glamour of a fashion show. The … [Read more...] about FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Marquette University, Avenues West Association and Near West Side Partners presented a luncheon entitled, "A View From The Top: Five Decades of Common Council Leadership," at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon was a historic conversation with the past and present African American Common Council presidents, including … [Read more...] about A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
Milwaukee Business Journal showcases Milwaukee’s business diversity
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, The Milwaukee Business Journal hosted its annual "Diversity in Business Awards Luncheon" at Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The Diversity in Business Awards salute the spirit of entrepreneurship, growth and optimism of companies and individuals who are positively impacting central cities in southeast Wisconsin. Pictured are some of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal showcases Milwaukee’s business diversity