On Saturday, October 10, 2020, The Brew City Cowboys Resource Center, Inc., hosted a community clean-up at the corner of 36th Street and Fond du Lac Ave., by the Sherman Phoenix. The first 25 adults that showed up to volunteer received a free voucher for a turkey with all the trimmings. The clean-up was sponsored by The Milwaukee Times Newspaper and Infinity Lounge. … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys host community clean-up
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Anthem and Bublr partner to provide free annual bike passes
Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is proud to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to provide FREE Access Passes to qualifying individuals. The promotion, which started in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, is part of a joint campaign to highlight the connection between physical activity and better mental health. Access Passes give … [Read more...] about Anthem and Bublr partner to provide free annual bike passes
New Kwanzaa stamp now available at the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service continues to celebrate Kwanzaa, which honors the values and beliefs around African American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa stamp on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. News of this Forever stamp is being shared with hashtag #KwanzaaStamps. “This new Kwanzaa stamp captures the essence of the African American cultural celebration. The stamp depicts the … [Read more...] about New Kwanzaa stamp now available at the U.S. Postal Service
Dr. Gregory Williams – first Black male president of the Sunrise Rotary Club
By Kathy Gaillard Special for the Milwaukee Times Dr. Gregory Williams came from a long line of accomplished trailblazers. His grandfather, William Womack, was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen; his father, grandfather and uncle all earned doctorate degrees— overcoming the obstacles and challenges of their time to do so. Williams, who completed his undergraduate … [Read more...] about Dr. Gregory Williams – first Black male president of the Sunrise Rotary Club
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted "Come Alive October 5" at both their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. MLK Dr., and their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. The event was held to get individuals to register to vote for the upcoming presidential election on November 3, 2020. During the event MHSI also handed out … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’
Brew City Cowboys presents ‘Keep Milwaukee Clean’
On Saturday, October 3, 2020 the Brew City Cowboys Resource Center, Inc. hosted its "Keep Milwaukee Clean Program Cookout," at Infinity Lounge, 4001 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The cook-out was a pre-event to help drum up volunteers for the clean-up happing on October 10. The cook-out featured free food including hot dogs, brats, chips and beverages, entertainment and some of the … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys presents ‘Keep Milwaukee Clean’
Sharp Literacy, Inc. unveils public mural celebrating diversity in historic Bronzeville
As part of SHARP Literacy's Summer Learning/Art on the Move program, the organization partnered with several Milwaukee-area schools and community learning centers to create a large-scale mural , "Our True Colors," which was unveiled in Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Community artist Vedale Hill (top photo, right) led the remote-learning, … [Read more...] about Sharp Literacy, Inc. unveils public mural celebrating diversity in historic Bronzeville
California Governor nominates first openly Gay Black man to state Supreme Court
“I am not here in spite of the struggle; I’m here because of the struggle,” Justice Martin Jenkins said California Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated an openly gay man to the state’s Supreme Court for the first time in California history on Monday, October 5, 2020. Justice Martin Jenkins, a former prosecutor and judge, accepted the nomination at a press conference with … [Read more...] about California Governor nominates first openly Gay Black man to state Supreme Court
‘Visual Vibes on Villard’ recognizes Milwaukee’s diverse art community
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Villard Avenue BID #19 and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton (front row, second from left) invited residents to attend "Visual Vibes on Villard - Artist Appreciation," at the North Miilwaukee Art Haus, 5151 N. 35th Street. The event celebrated muralists Ammar Nsoroma, Teresa Sahar, Kevin Soens, Chacho Lopez, Byada Briona, and Chavez Conway who have … [Read more...] about ‘Visual Vibes on Villard’ recognizes Milwaukee’s diverse art community
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity helps get voters registered for 2020 Presidential Election
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., set up at Gee’s Clippers, 2200 N. Dr. M.L.King, Jr., Dr., to register voters for the 2020 Presidential Election. The Kappas, along with other voter registration volunteer organizations, will be all over the city getting people registered to vote, prior to the election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity helps get voters registered for 2020 Presidential Election