January has already become the worst month for U.S. COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, there have been more than 79,000 coronavirus fatalities, topping the previous record set in December by more than a thousand, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The grim milestone underpins the growing demand from state … [Read more...] about January has been the deadliest month for COVID-19 with nearly 80,000 lives lost so far in the US
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Construction nears on GMF-MCW-Royal Capital site, introduced as ThriveOn King Drive
With construction imminent, the community-centered ThriveOn Collaboration has announced ThriveOn King as the name of its physical home at 2153 N. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The collaboration’s lead organizations – Royal Capital Group, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation – anticipate work will begin in spring 2021, now that the purchase of the … [Read more...] about Construction nears on GMF-MCW-Royal Capital site, introduced as ThriveOn King Drive
In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Malcolm Simon, Pastor Donnie Sims, Sherry Sims-Daniels and Mary L. Smith. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It was a mixed celebration as Vice President Harris is the first female, and Black and Asian vice president, and the new administration marks a big change from the administration of former President Donald … [Read more...] about A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway
On Monday, January 18, 2021, the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, 1530 W. Atkinson Ave., along with several other organizations hosted a food giveaway and COVID-19 testing event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The volunteer led community event was sponsored by the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, Jump at the Sun, LLC., Health Connection, Inc., and … [Read more...] about Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway
Urban League partnership lights Hoan Bridge to honor Dr. King
On Monday, January 18, 2021, The Milwaukee Urban League in partnership with the Light the Hoan Collective lit the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge in red, green and black from sunset to 2:00 a.m. in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The bridge is used as a symbol of pride and unity for the city of Milwaukee and is located on Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee. Red and … [Read more...] about Urban League partnership lights Hoan Bridge to honor Dr. King
‘History has its eyes on us.’ Poet Amanda Gorman seeks right words for Presidential Inauguration
When Amanda Gorman was asked to write a poem for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday January 20, 2021, she didn't know where to begin. The nation had just been through a bitter election. Americans are as divided as ever. And the pandemic continues to rage. "It was really daunting to begin the poem because you don't even really know the entry point in which … [Read more...] about ‘History has its eyes on us.’ Poet Amanda Gorman seeks right words for Presidential Inauguration
In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Raymond Moore, Sean Moore, Rosie Morris and Donna Oldham. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
Wahl Park renamed to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Supervisor Sequanna Taylor led an event recognizing the renaming of Wahl Park to Harriet Tubman Park and unveiled publicly for the first time an official Milwaukee County Parks sign with the new name. This past September, Supervisor Taylor sponsored a resolution that officially renamed the park in honor of the abolitionist and political … [Read more...] about Wahl Park renamed to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman
City celebrates new home construction at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, The City of Milwaukee hosted a groundbreaking for new homes in two city-developed subdivisions at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights. The owners of the new houses are taking advantage of the City’s incentives of one dollar lots and a $30,000 forgivable grant. Walnut Circle and Josey Heights were developed in the mid- 2000s to spur new home … [Read more...] about City celebrates new home construction at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights