Generosity in action was on display on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) treated 1,500 Club members with holiday gifts during their 2020 Holiday Toy Drive. Throughout the pandemic, BGCGM has been supporting Milwaukee’s youth with safe spaces, academic support, social emotional care, nutrition, and more. This time of year, … [Read more...] about 1,500 toys delivered to youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Fire Department announces new Deputy Chief Sharon Purifoy
The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) is proud and excited to introduce one of the newest Command Staff members, Deputy Chief Sharon Purifoy. A 17-year veteran of the MFD, Chief Purifoy is eminently qualified to fill this role, leveraging her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Administration and her experience in numerous pivotal leadership roles. Her promotion to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fire Department announces new Deputy Chief Sharon Purifoy
Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC
A Milwaukee County judge has ruled in favor of former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Fire and Police Commission. According to online court records, the court reversed the decision of the board to demote Morales this past summer. Earlier this month, the city attorney admitted Morales did not receive due process when the … [Read more...] about Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC
Milwaukee Times gears up for ‘Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway’
On Monday, December 14, 2020, Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing Co., Publisher Lynda Jackson Conyers (right), and Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing Co., Marketing Director Carmen Murguia (left) picked up the food for the Milwaukee Times first ever "Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway," from Metro Market Store Director Andrew Rosenberg (center). The Baskets of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times gears up for ‘Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway’
Despite COVID Voices of the Fatherless Child celebrates 10 years of giving
Even with the coronavirus, Voice of the Fatherless Child celebrated its 10th year of the Single Parent Christmas Project along with sponsors, Home Depot-Northshore Location, Hupy & Abraham, Church Women United, Singer-Worldwide DG, spoken word poet Keziah Love, and many more. Voice of the Fatherless Child was able to support 5 families this year. Normally they would … [Read more...] about Despite COVID Voices of the Fatherless Child celebrates 10 years of giving
Former Brewer Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute goods in Milwaukee
On Monday, December 14, 2020, former MLB player and President of The Players Alliance Curtis Granderson, along with other former and current MLB players, and Interchange Food Pantry distributed food, COVID-19 supplies and baseball gear to families at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. The Players Alliance was formed about six months ago with nearly 150 Black current … [Read more...] about Former Brewer Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute goods in Milwaukee
Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
Charley Pride, country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” helped sell millions of records and made him the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. Pride died Saturday, Decmeber 12, 2020 in Dallas of complications from COVID-19, according to Jeremy Westby of the public relations … [Read more...] about Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
Lucille Bridges, mother of anti-segregation icon Ruby Bridges, dies st 86
Lucille Bridges, who in 1960 braved a gauntlet of threats and racist slurs to escort her daughter to a formerly all-white school in New Orleans in what became a symbol of opposition to segregation, has died at age 86. Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges, who walked up the stairs of William Frantz Elementary School six decades ago to become its first Black student, announced … [Read more...] about Lucille Bridges, mother of anti-segregation icon Ruby Bridges, dies st 86
Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist who nabbed RFK killer, dead at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday, Decmeber 2, 2020. He was 86. He died at his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles, according to family friend Michael Roth. No cause of death was announced. Johnson was among the world’s greatest athletes from 1955 through his … [Read more...] about Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist who nabbed RFK killer, dead at 86
Walnut Way cuts the ribbon on ‘Wellness Hub’ and announces new projects
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. celebrated the opening of the Innovations and Wellness Commons (aka The Commons), 1609 West North Avenue. The new 5,470 square foot space is a community-driven, cooperatively funded multi-use commercial development. The new building includes space for eight health and wellness providers. Seven of the eight spaces … [Read more...] about Walnut Way cuts the ribbon on ‘Wellness Hub’ and announces new projects