On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 1345 West Burleigh Street, hosted a street naming ceremony in honor of their late pastor the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr. Rev. Wanzo was the pastor of one of Milwaukee’s most prominent Black churches, Metropolitan M.B.C. and served as their pastor for more than four decades. The section of street … [Read more...] about Street dedicated to the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr.
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Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosts 2nd Annual Shop Center Street
On Tuesday, August 17, 2019, the Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosted the 2nd Annual Shop Center Street Day at 35th and Center Street (large lot on the northside of the street). The event was geared towards raising awareness of the small businesses on Center street from 35th street to 60th street. There are more than 95 operating businesses that need support from the … [Read more...] about Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosts 2nd Annual Shop Center Street
W.I.N.G.S. International hosts annual Peace Rally Picnic
On August 24, 2019, Working to Inspire, Nurture and Growing for Service (W.I.N.G.S.) International hosted their annual "Peace Rally Picnic," at Lindbergh Park, 3629 North 16th St. The event included free food, face painting, free book bags filled with school supplies, jump houses, the reading of the "Wall of Pain" and the "Jericho Walk of Faith." The annual rally and picnic is … [Read more...] about W.I.N.G.S. International hosts annual Peace Rally Picnic
America’s Black Holocaust Museum welcomes new President and CEO Dr. Robert M. Davis
The Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert “Bert” Davis has been selected as the new President and CEO of America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM). Dr. Davis stepped into his new role on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Dr. Davis assumes leadership on the eve of the reopening of the beloved museum, which closed in 2008, two years after the passing … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust Museum welcomes new President and CEO Dr. Robert M. Davis
Milwaukee Urban League and the Medical College of Wisconsin hosts 100 Doctors event
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted medical professionals, physicians and health educators from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) at a special reception at Milwaukee Medical College, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd. This event was part of the Milwaukee Urban League's celebration of its 100th anniversary. The event was co-hosted by (front … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and the Medical College of Wisconsin hosts 100 Doctors event
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce ’20th Annual Men Who Cook’
On Saturday, September 7, 2019, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce presented the "20th Annual Men Who Cook/ Dads Who Cook," held at McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Ave. The event was co-sponsored by My Father's House. This year "Men Who Cook" celebrated 20 years of delicious competition with more than 20 participants in three categories: appetizers, entrées and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce ’20th Annual Men Who Cook’
Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, infielder/outfielder Bill Hall (right) officially announced his retirement as a Brewer during a press conference held at Miller Park. "I was just a small town boy with Major League dreams," said Hall. "The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams. The organization and fans welcomed me like family, and that is what we became. … [Read more...] about Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, the National Football League (NFL) celebrated the kick-off of its 100th season with its first week 1 game, with none other than the Green Bay Packers facing the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Packers vs. Bears is one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL. The Packers defeated the Bears at home 10 to 6. The Packers forced 1st and 20 2nd and 30 … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, The Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) welcomed students back to school at two separate Milwaukee Public School locations – Brown Street Academy, 2029 North 20th St. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 North 3rd St. Club members welcomed students to the first day of the 2019-20 school year with "highfives;" welcomed … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced it is targeting to end family homelessness in the region by 2025. The new initiative was unveiled Thursday at United Way’s annual community campaign kickoff at Miller Park, where the organization also announced its campaign goal of $55 million. The new five-year initiative, called … [Read more...] about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025