Representatives from St. Mark A.M.E. Church and the Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons gathered at Keefe Avenue School, 1615 W. Keefe Ave., to welcome back and encourage the returning and incoming students at Keefe Avenue school. The event was held to show the community at-large a positive face of Milwaukee's African American community and to let the students and … [Read more...] about Area men stand together to welcome students back-to-school
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Calling all Blue Devils: North Division Alumni welcome back students for a new year
On Thursday, September 1, 2016 The North Division Alumni Association helped host a "First Day of School Pep Rally" for the returning and new students at North Division High School. The Alumni representatives dressed in blue and white, cheered, hugged, shook hands, and gave warm smiles and words of encouragement to the returning students to help them start off on a successful … [Read more...] about Calling all Blue Devils: North Division Alumni welcome back students for a new year
Local AT&T pioneers donate over 650 new backpacks to Milwaukee elementary school students
On Thursday, August 25, 2016, over 650 Milwaukee elementary school students received new backpacks filled with school supplies for the new school year, thanks to a donation from the Milwaukee area AT&T Pioneers. The AT&T Pioneers visited seven Milwaukee schools to donate the new backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual "Tools for Learning Project." Each … [Read more...] about Local AT&T pioneers donate over 650 new backpacks to Milwaukee elementary school students
Hayat Pharmacy presents Dr. Carter’s Back-To-School Drive
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Hayat Pharmacy hosted Dr. Carter's Back-to-School Drive at COA Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh Street. During the celebration, Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr., helped give out snacks and school supplies for kids in grades K5-12th. As part of the celebration Dr. Carter received awards from city hall, the Common Council and the Milwaukee Urban League. … [Read more...] about Hayat Pharmacy presents Dr. Carter’s Back-To-School Drive
The Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open Event
On Friday, August 19, 2016 the Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open took place at the Silver Spring Country Club, N56W21318 Silver Spring Dr., in Menomonee Falls. The annual golf outing over the years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to champion education and open pathway to successful careers for Milwaukee's youth. Prior to the golf tournament an awards celebration took … [Read more...] about The Sixteenth Annual Fellowship Open Event
Job & Informational Session for Construction Jobs on New Pete’s Fruit Market in Bronzeville
Pete’s Fruit Market is adding a new location of its full service grocery store to the Bronzeville community on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. and North Ave. Pete’s is looking for community members who are interested in learning more about work on the new development. Hosted by Pete’s Fruit Market, Vangard Group and … [Read more...] about Job & Informational Session for Construction Jobs on New Pete’s Fruit Market in Bronzeville
Moving beyond Sherman Park to a brighter future
By: Urban Media News “Anyone from Milwaukee saw this coming. It was always when, not if.” So said outgoing State Representative Mandela Barnes this week after nights of unrest in the Sherman Park neighborhood in the wake of another fatal police shooting. The images of stores set on fire, police in riot gear, and a community in pain have made headlines this … [Read more...] about Moving beyond Sherman Park to a brighter future
Mount Carmel MBC host Annual Women’s Day
Dr. Shirley Scott-Harris (right), a candidate for State Representative District 79 from Auburn, Alabama, served as the guest speaker at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church's Annual Women’s Day held Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 1717 W. Meinecke Ave. Dr. Harris is the sister of Mount Carmel's Pastor Rev. Dr. Hugh Davis, Jr. (left). As part of the celebration the women wore all … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel MBC host Annual Women’s Day
Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
On Monday, August 15, 2015 the Milwaukee Urban League Milwaukee Branch, along with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (left), hosted a round-table discussion on the importance of the "Stronger Way Act." The Stronger Way Act, which is being co-sponsored by Senator Baldwin and Senator Cory Booker (DNJ), is a bill proposed to Congress that will create opportunity for all and reward … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts round-table discussion on the ‘Stronger Way Act’
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin opens new Midtown Clinic in Northwest Milwaukee
On Monday, August 15, 2016 Children's Hospital of Wisconsin hosted the grand opening celebration for the their new Midtown Clinic, 5433 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The newest and largest primary care clinic in Milwaukee features eight full-time and seven part-time doctors, as well as a staff of nurse practitioners, a psychologist and medical students to assist the community. A … [Read more...] about Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin opens new Midtown Clinic in Northwest Milwaukee