The Chicago house of Emmett Till, whose brutal murder in Mississippi helped spark the civil rights movement, is expected to take the first step toward official city landmark status on December 3, 2020. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will consider a recommendation for the house, at 6427 S. St. Lawrence Ave., beginning a multistep process that would protect it from … [Read more...] about Emmett Till house poised to take first step toward official landmark status
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MHSI hosts a socially distanced ‘9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 20, 2020, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their "9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway," at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Due to COVID-19 this year was different however, as families could not just walk up to receive their free holiday meal. Families were required to preregister and drive up or … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts a socially distanced ‘9th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Illuminating Milwaukee’s Downtown joyously and safely
Milwaukee’s downtown will shine brightly Nov. 19 – Jan. 1 as more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays are set aglow for the 22nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival – a “snowcially-distanced” celebration. The annual display of lights, coordinated by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, will transform three downtown parks into winter wonderland scenes – “Community … [Read more...] about Illuminating Milwaukee’s Downtown joyously and safely
Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, the friends and family of Damiyen Smith surprised her with a brand new recliner chair and book of quotes and pictures from friends and family. Saturday was the culmination of a month long celebration of Mrs. Smith, who is currently battling stage 4 breast cancer. As October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mrs. Smith's sister, Brandy Webb, … [Read more...] about Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SOS Center hosts community open house
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, the SOS (Strength of Our Savior) Center, located at 4620 W. North Ave., hosted an open house to feature the many activities the center has to offer as well as many local vendors. The SOS Center is a non-profit social services agency that facilitates Christian care, educational instruction, after-school programming and life skills activities for … [Read more...] about SOS Center hosts community open house
Workforce Development hosts North Side and North West Side drive-thru job fairs
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosted North Side and North West Side "Drive-Thru Job Fairs," for Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The job fairs focused on neighborhoods within the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 9th Aldermanic Districts, all which have been hit hard by COVID-19. All attendees … [Read more...] about Workforce Development hosts North Side and North West Side drive-thru job fairs
‘I feel like I can accomplish anything just like her’: Young girls react to Kamala Harris’ VP election
How Harris' call to not be the last woman VP inspired girls of all ages "But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” Kamala Harris said during her vice presidential-elect acceptance speech. And girls everywhere were listening. Among them was six-yearold Jordyn Smith of Mount Healthy, OH, whose words at a summer protest struck a chord … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like I can accomplish anything just like her’: Young girls react to Kamala Harris’ VP election
Yes, we have a new President and Vice President!
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, after 5 long days of ballot counting, former Vice President Joe Biden was elected as our nation's 46th president and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris as vice president. Despite COVID-19, more people voted in this election than ever before, many by absentee ballot. Earlier on election day Donald Trump was ahead in many states, but as … [Read more...] about Yes, we have a new President and Vice President!
Voices Against Violence Coalition says ‘Put the Guns Down’ in new video
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Voices Against Violence Coalition, Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate, and Peace for Change Alliance, Inc., met in McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., for a video shoot for an anti-gun hip hop/rap video entitled, "Put'em Down (Put the Guns Down)" The video was created by the Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate to educate youth that there is an … [Read more...] about Voices Against Violence Coalition says ‘Put the Guns Down’ in new video
Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts from the governor’s … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19