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’
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Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
It is with heavy hearts, the Grant family announces the passing of Ida Johnson Grant, who departed this life on March 15, 2025, at the age of 100. The Celebration of Ida’s life will be held, Saturday, April 5, 2025, Family hour is 10:00 a.m. and the Service at 11:00 a.m., at The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd Street Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53212. Ida Grant was born on … [Read more...] about Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
Outreach Community Health Centers hosted its 2nd annual fund-and friend-raiser, "Dine with Docs," on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. "Dine with Docs" featured physicians from the city of Milwaukee as the chefs grilled up the sumptuous goods for the evening. Proceeds from this event will support the great causes Outreach champions daily, which include providing quality primary … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer and namesake of one of the most iconic cooking apparatuses of the last 30 years, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. A statement confirming the Texas legend’s death was shared on his Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman, Sr., who … [Read more...] about George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
USPS workers in Milwaukee protested against Trump administration plans to privatize USPS, citing risks to rural service and worker unions. Postal workers across the United States gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, to protest potential privatization plans for the United States Postal Service (USPS). In Milwaukee, dozens of workers assembled outside the post office at Plankinton … [Read more...] about Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic
A mountain of illegally dumped waste tires at N. Teutonia Avenue and W. Mill Road is perhaps the most egregious example of a growing problem in Milwaukee. WISN 12 News last week obtained body cam video of DNR wardens catching a Milwaukee man in the act there in January. "It's an issue. It'll continue to be an ongoing issue until we do something about it," said … [Read more...] about City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic
Notice Of Spring Election, Special Election, And Sample Ballots April 1, 2025
OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and a special election to be held in City of Milwaukee on April 1, 2025, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are … [Read more...] about Notice Of Spring Election, Special Election, And Sample Ballots April 1, 2025
“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
Community Huddle hosts Deputy Sheriff Naquianna Jefferson, first black female technician for Milwaukee SWAT
On Friday, February 28, 2025, 5th grade girls at William Cullen Bryant School got the opportunity to hear Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy Naquianna Jefferson talk about how she became the first African American female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) technician in Milwaukee County at the age of 30. This event was part of the Community Huddle ‘B. Marshall Scholar’ Black … [Read more...] about Community Huddle hosts Deputy Sheriff Naquianna Jefferson, first black female technician for Milwaukee SWAT
Constitutional amendment asked to enshrine WI’s voter ID law into state constitution
In person early voting begins Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ahead of the April 1 election In-person absentee voting began Tuesday, March 18, 2025, ahead of the April 1 election, which features several statewide races, including for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsin voters will also be asked whether to enshrine the state's current voter ID law, which requires a photo … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment asked to enshrine WI’s voter ID law into state constitution