On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Adult Welding Job Training program at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., celebrated the completion of the most recent class. The program was initiated through a collaborative effort involving the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Recreation Department (MKE Rec), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Workforce Development Solution, … [Read more...] about North Division HS celebrates graduation of Adult Welding Job Training program participants
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Milwaukee Public Library celebrates grand openingof state-of-the-art MLK branch in Harambee Neighborhood
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Milwaukee Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its new Martin Luther King Branch. Located in the city's Harambee neighborhood, the 17,400-square-foot facility greeted city leaders, neighbors, and families with enthusiasm as they cut the ribbon and explored the state-of-the-art space that promises to be a beacon of knowledge and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Library celebrates grand openingof state-of-the-art MLK branch in Harambee Neighborhood
Milwaukee’s ‘Mixed Generation’ celebrates 31 years of music and service
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Mixed Generation ('Mixed G'), held 'A Mixed Generation Dinner Celebration' for their 31 years of music and services to the community at the Nicolet High School Cafertorium in Glendale, WI. The event was sponsored by the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation with its president Cecelia Gore. The Mixed Generation is a unique group of young as well … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s ‘Mixed Generation’ celebrates 31 years of music and service
Brewers hold Alumni Home Run Derby
All Photos by Yvonne Kemp The Milwaukee Brewers held an Alumni Home Run Derby at American Family Field as part of the celebration of the stadium's 25th anniversary. Nearly 42,000 fans watched Team Ryan Braun take on Team Carlos Gómez with a $10,000 prize for charity on the line after the Milwaukee Brewers/Philadelphia Phillies game on July 25, 2025. Teams of the alumni … [Read more...] about Brewers hold Alumni Home Run Derby
Christ The King Baptist Church celebrates 40th Founders Celebration with gala and farewell service
Christ The King Baptist Church marked its 40th Founders Celebration with a series of memorable events, including a Black-Tie Gala and Pastoral Retirement on Friday, July 18, 2025, and a Farewell Service for Pastor John W. McVicker, Sr., on Sunday, July 20. The Black-Tie Gala, held at Discovery World in Milwaukee, saw an impressive turnout of nearly 550 attendees from both … [Read more...] about Christ The King Baptist Church celebrates 40th Founders Celebration with gala and farewell service
Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game
On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers along with Aurora Healthcare and Social X MKE celebrated the legacy, history and culture of the Negro Leagues, with the Negro League Tribute Game against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field. This year's celebration acknowledged more than just the contributions of African Americans to the game of baseball; it was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Culture Summer Concerts at Clinton Rose Park
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the second of 10 shows slated in its “Celebrate Culture of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” summer concert series at Clinton Rose Park, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Running from June 21 to August 23, 2025 the summer concert series will provide live entertainment for concertgoers in an open-air setting. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Culture Summer Concerts at Clinton Rose Park
Racine native becomes first black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin
Willow Newell advances to compete for Miss America. Twenty-two-year-old Racine native Willow Newell was announced the winner of Miss Wisconsin 2025, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Newell becomes the first black woman to win the state competition, according to the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization. Newell competed against a field of 29 contestants representing … [Read more...] about Racine native becomes first black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin
Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosted the 54th Annual Juneteenth Festival. This year's theme was “Juneteenth – A Celebration of Love, Life, and Freedom." The day began with the Juneteenth Jubilee Parade, which started at 14th Street and Atkinson Avenue on Milwaukee's nothside. The route heads south along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth
34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars
On Friday, June 13, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. (NNHI), hosted its "34rd Annual Milwaukee Juneteenth Freedom Ball" at Harley Davidson Museum's The Garage, 500 W. Canal St. The Freedom Ball empowers the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education. Through community-driven financial support, NNHI awards scholarships that foster academic … [Read more...] about 34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars