On Sunday, April 28, 2019, well known car salesman, Oscar Johnson, Sr., celebrated his milestone 80th birthday and retirement party at Hilton Garden Inn at Park Place. Johnson is Wisconsin's first African American auto salesman, working in car sales for more than 51 years and has spent the last 40 of those years working for Andrew Automotive Group. Oscar has always focused … [Read more...] about WI’s first African American auto salesman celebrates 80th birthday and retirement
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New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, New Testament Christian Academy hosted their 3rd Annual Booker T. Washington Essay Contest at their school, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. The essay contest was sponsored by Professor Edie Adekunle-Wilson, a Booker T. Washington Society representative. For the past four weeks the students at New Testament have read and discussed "Booker T. Washington: An … [Read more...] about New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51. The director, who had been in a coma since suffering the stroke on April 17, died Monday, April 29, 2019, his family told CNN in a statement. "John passed away peacefully, … [Read more...] about John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. host press conference to address concerns over grant awarding to local hospital
On Monday, April 15, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted a press conference at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The conference was called in order address grievances MHSI and several other local community health organizations had with the awarding of a recent government grant, to address the issue of preventing poor birth … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. host press conference to address concerns over grant awarding to local hospital
Friendship, Inc. hosts semi-annual membership and anniversary banquet
The Friendship Club held its semi-annual anniversary banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Friendship Club is the first African American operated sobriety club in Milwaukee. The Friendship Club is located on 2245 West Fond Du Lac Ave. and serves hundreds of recovering people and their families in the community. Dr. Shirley Moutry, a retired administrator with the Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Friendship, Inc. hosts semi-annual membership and anniversary banquet
LISC presents the 20th Annual MANDI Awards and ‘Celebrates the Change Makers’
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) presented the 20th Annual Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development and Innovation (MANDI) at Potawatomi Hotel. The MANDI Awards recognize excellence in community development and "Celebrate the Change Makers." The Mistress of Ceremonies was Today's TMJ4 News Anchor Shannon Sims and the event was … [Read more...] about LISC presents the 20th Annual MANDI Awards and ‘Celebrates the Change Makers’
The Parenting Network celebrates ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month’
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, The Parenting Network celebrated April as 'National Child Abuse Prevention Month,' with a special proclamation celebration at Bader Philanthropies, Inc. headquarters, 3300 N. MLK Drive. Strengthening parenting and preventing child abuse has been the mission of The Parenting Network since their founding in 1976. Since then they have worked hard to … [Read more...] about The Parenting Network celebrates ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month’
County Executive Chris Abele encourages elected officials to support BLOC
By Nyesha Stone Earlier this month, County Executive Chris Abele teamed up with BLOC to see what he could be doing more as an elected official. Although he’s highly involved in the community, Abele wanted to know the things he was missing when it comes to concerns and issues in the city. BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities) is a nonprofit that gives a platform … [Read more...] about County Executive Chris Abele encourages elected officials to support BLOC
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
On Monday, April 15, 2019, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. As part of the celebration, players donned jerseys sporting the number 42. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Brian Diggs(center), Milwaukee's Jackie Robinson Foundation … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
Salvation Army hosts “A Day Just for You” women’s free resource fair
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County hosted a free resource fair for women entitled, "A Day Just for You!" at the Salvation Army branch, 5880 N. 60th Street. The event offered the attendees a chance for escape from their normal routine and included activities, workshops, speakers and a resource fair with a number of local organizations on hand … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts “A Day Just for You” women’s free resource fair