On Saturday, September 15, 2018, the General Baptist State Laymen and the Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen presented their annual Senior Deacons Recognition Night at the Best Western Plus, 5101 South Howell Ave. The theme was " Let My Works Speak For Me," and the keynote speaker was Bishop John Pierre James. The event honored more than forty-six deacons from eighteen … [Read more...] about Senior Deacons honored at gala recognition night
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Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) hosted its 9th Annual Luncheon for Education at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court. The event serves to honor all the volunteers and supporters of the MEEP program. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the MEEP program. MEEP was founded in 2009 by Lilly Simmons, Erma Smith, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church installs new pastor
On Sunday, September 2, 2018, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church hosted the Installation of the Reverend Brandle C. Morrow, Sr., M.Div. (front row, center) at Metropolitan, 1345 W. Burleigh St. Rev. Morrow is a Milwaukee native who graduated from Riverside High School with honors. He has been interim pastor at Metropolitan since 2014. Rev. Morrow is married to his best … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church installs new pastor
Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
The Fiserv Forum, the new home to the Milwaukee Bucks, held their Grand opening on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the corner of Herb Kohl Way in front of the new arena. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many of the key people involved in making the dream of a new arena a reality. Tours were also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 of advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the … [Read more...] about Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Wisconsinites all over the state went out to vote in the fall primary election. The voter turnout reached almost a million voters, with an overwhelming number of those being Democratic voters. That is not surprising with anti-Republican sentiment running high since Donald Trump's presidential win in 2016. Two of the most watched races this election … [Read more...] about Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘African American Heritage Night’
On Friday, August 3, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted African American Heritage Night, presented by Aurora Health Care® at Miller Park when they took on the Colorado Rockies. The team honored the rich history of the Negro Leagues and its profound impact on the game of baseball as we know it today. As part of a special pre-game ceremony, the Brewers recognized Warren … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘African American Heritage Night’
Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Milwaukee Business Divas hosted a summer Vendors Event at 3041 North (Milwaukee's Urban Country Club), 3041 W. North Ave. The event featured local entrepreneurs showcasing their products and services. Among the vendors in attendance were Jackie Tate-Paparazzi Jewelry, Charm's Artistic Expressions, Louis-Market Place Mortgage, Serena Brown-Club 3041, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
On Friday, July 20, 2018, Ten Chimneys Foundation hosted a "Conversation with actor Stephen McKinley Henderson," at their historic landmark estate in Waukesha, WI. Henderson is a star of stage, screen and television and was the 2018 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship program at Ten Chimneys. Since its inception in 2009, the program has … [Read more...] about Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education