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
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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
Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
Northwest Funeral Chapel sponsored its annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Road on August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to free book bags and school supplies for children grades 1-8, The Milwaukee Times donated more than 400 books to help promote literacy among the … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
Mayor Tom Barrett to strictly enforce 10 p.m. Milwaukee teen curfew
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee teens had better make sure they get home Monday night. Mayor Tom Barrett announced Monday that there will be a strict enforcement of the 10 p.m. curfew for all teens in the city. The curfew is in response to two nights of violence in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Protesters have been gathering near the spot where Sylville K. Smith was fatally shot … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett to strictly enforce 10 p.m. Milwaukee teen curfew
Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program
On Friday, August 5, 2016, Nehemiah, Inc., hosted their closing program to honor the graduates of this year's Summer Youth Learning Camp. The youth camp is a six-week math and literacy camp lead by certified teachers. As part of the program the children received certificates of completion, and enjoyed a uplifting keynote speech from community organizer Sherry Hill (right … [Read more...] about Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program
Pastors United hosts Annual ‘A Family Affair’ back-to-school event
On Saturday, August 6, 2016 Pastors United hosted their annual "A Family Affair: United We Stand" back-to-school event. The health fair and picnic took place at 9700 W. Thurston Ave. The event included free hair cuts, face painting, health screenings, free food, and free school supplies. Pictured at the event is Pastors Untied President Asst. Pastor Greg Lewis … [Read more...] about Pastors United hosts Annual ‘A Family Affair’ back-to-school event