Voters across Wisconsin went to the polls Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to vote in a variety of races, but nothing was more contentious and more costly than the state Supreme Court race, which determines the balance of power in the court. Liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel competed in the most expensive state court race in the nation's history. With Crawford winning … [Read more...] about Spring election results are in
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GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. This year's … [Read more...] about GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
“We Are the Drum” takes audience on a musical journey through black history
Talented Milwaukee singers, dancers, actors, and choreographers presented this year’s production of “We Are the Drum.” This annual high-energy musical revue was an exciting evening of music and dance in a community setting. Performances ran from February 23–March 3, 2025, at Milwaukee Marshall High School, at 4141 N. 64th St. This year’s theme was “The Rhythm of Our State.” … [Read more...] about “We Are the Drum” takes audience on a musical journey through black history
Nearby Nature Milwaukee recognizes African American environmentalists
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosted the 6th annual "African American Environmental Pioneer Awards" (AAEPA), at the Urban Ecology Center located at Washington Park. The event recognized those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. Nominees were chosen by previous honorees and event organizers. This year's honorees … [Read more...] about Nearby Nature Milwaukee recognizes African American environmentalists
Dr. MLK School hosts 33rd annual ‘African American Male & Female Teach-In’
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School, located at, 3256 N. 3rd St., celebrated Black History Month with the school's 33rd annual "African American Male & Female Teach-In." This year’s theme “What Are You Doing for Others?” spoke to the need of the Milwaukee community and this nation to begin nurturing a generation of youth to be prepared for … [Read more...] about Dr. MLK School hosts 33rd annual ‘African American Male & Female Teach-In’
Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host the "10th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball "on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel at 6 p.m. Attendees will get the opportunity to wear decorative masks and done their best attire for a night of dinner and dancing. Over the past nine years, the event has brought in more than … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
On February 11, 2025, The Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Health Equity Coalition hosted “Creating Connections: Hope is Blossoming Through Care & Support,” at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Held in honor of Black History Month, the event addressed the critical health disparities affecting black Americans living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosts Indaba African Ball
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosted the annual Indaba African Ball at St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. Guests dressed in African and Caribbean-style attire walked the runway and enjoyed food and festivities at the event, kicking off Black History Month. There was live music, a basket raffle and an African marketplace, … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosts Indaba African Ball
Celebrating Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
The 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds – free and paid; skilled and unskilled; vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of black people. Indeed, work is at the very center of much of black history and culture. Be it the traditional agricultural labor of enslaved … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
MLK Scholarships Milwaukee presents scholarships and award in special service
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, MLK Scholarships Milwaukee held its 49th annual scholarship award service at Hephatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust St. This year's essay theme was “You can kill the dreamer but you can’t kill the dream.” Congregation members, families and friends from 7 churches and 15 student candidates attended the award service and heard the winning essays. … [Read more...] about MLK Scholarships Milwaukee presents scholarships and award in special service