On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Milwaukee veteran William Coffer, Jr., received the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African Americans to enlist in the military during times of segregation. Many consider Coffer to be a true American hero, and as such, he received the nation's highest civilian honor – the Congressional Gold Medal. During a ceremony held at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal
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Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
On Thursday, August 15, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
World Outreach Center hosts The Milwaukee Give Summer Edition
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, The World Outreach Center, 3410 W. Silver Spring Dr., hosted its "Milwaukee Give Summer Edition." The "Give" is a free rummage that is open to the public. It is an outreach relief effort to bring personal care items, household furnishings and clothing to families in need at absolutely no charge to them. … [Read more...] about World Outreach Center hosts The Milwaukee Give Summer Edition
Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due August 25
Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due: August 25! BELIEVE! ACHIEVE! SUCCEED! … [Read more...] about Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due August 25
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino unveiled its newest expansion project, a new hotel tower, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1721 W. Canal St. The hotel tower will add 119 rooms and suites to the property. “We are thrilled to showcase this new hotel tower and provide new amenities to our wonderful guests and the Milwaukee community,” said … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress and his teammates, coaches alums and celebrity friends for an evening of bowling and excitement at the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin
Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation today that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair) Act, would update Wisconsin state statutes to include protections for individuals who wear natural hairstyles predominately worn by African Americans … [Read more...] about Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin
Milwaukee DNC host committee reveals contracting criteria, diversity team leaders
The Democratic National Convention host committee announced its Milwaukee diversity and inclusion leaders and criteria for selecting contractors and vendors including environmental efforts and worker policies — specifically a $15 minimum wage and paid sick leave. The committee told the Milwaukee Business Journal that its process is designed to ensure that the July 2020 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee DNC host committee reveals contracting criteria, diversity team leaders
Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, the Black Arts Fest MKE was host to the "2nd Annual Black Arts Fest 2019," at the Henry Maier Festival Park. The festival celebrated African American culture and though art, music, dance, and food. There were a number of vendors selling art, and African inspired clothing and jewelery. Among the many performers were headliners vocalist Bettye … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88
Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist who conjured a Black girl longing for blue eyes, a slave mother who kills her child to save her from bondage and other indelible characters who helped transfigure a literary canon long closed to African Americans, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at a hospital in the Bronx. She was 88. Ms. Morrison spent an impoverished childhood … [Read more...] about Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88