Photos by: Yvonne Kemp | * File Photos January: Milwaukee Honors Dr. King Speech Winners, Confronting Human Trafficking February: Dr. Pat McManus Named Interim Health Department Commissioner, The 33rd Annual Black Excellence Awards March: Dr. Carter Talks Natural Health With Canaan MBC, Milwaukee Urban League Hosts Daughters of The Civil Rights Movement Panel … [Read more...] about Highlights of 2018 – January to June
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The Hop announces holiday hours for New Year’s
Extended service to be offered New Year’s Eve with vehicles operating until 2 a.m. The streetcar is open for the holidays this year, as The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, will be operating every day this holiday season including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The streetcar will also feature extended hours on New Year’s Eve, with vehicles operating until … [Read more...] about The Hop announces holiday hours for New Year’s
The 8th Annual MKE Business Now Summit tackles entrepreneurship and job creation
Registration now open for free January 26 event Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has announced registration open for the Saturday, January 26, 2019 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit. The free event, to be hosted at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 N. 3rd St., includes workshops, panel discussions, and a resource fair with dozens of organizations that are … [Read more...] about The 8th Annual MKE Business Now Summit tackles entrepreneurship and job creation
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 59th Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted the 59th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon is a significant event, not only because it helps to reinforce the importance of diversity and equal opportunity, but it also generates funds which help support the League's work in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 59th Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
Voice of the Fatherless Child brings Christmas cheer to families in need
Monday, December 17, 2018 marked the 11th annual "Voice of the Fatherless Child's Single Parent Christmas," which has been co-sponsored by Home Depot for the past 10 years. Home Depot employees and Voice of the Fatherless Child staff and family joined together to go into the homes of 10 families to decorate the home, put up and decorate a live tree, and pass out gifts to the … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child brings Christmas cheer to families in need
Grammy-winning ‘song stylist’ Nancy Wilson dead at 81
Nancy Wilson, the Grammy- winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died. Wilson, who retired from touring in 2011, died Decemebr 13, 2018 after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, a California desert community near Joshua Tree National Park, her manager and publicist Devra Hall … [Read more...] about Grammy-winning ‘song stylist’ Nancy Wilson dead at 81
Tricklebee Café offers volunteer opportunity for woman with Down syndrome
Volunteer Nealy Rothe proudly wears her orange Tricklebee Café T-shirt as she serves meals, folds napkins and takes orders from customers. Rothe, a young woman with Down syndrome, began volunteering in the café at 4424 W. North Ave., after finding the opportunity on her church’s website. “I like learning how to do things in the kitchen like cooking and dishes and … [Read more...] about Tricklebee Café offers volunteer opportunity for woman with Down syndrome
Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosts 4th Annual Mrs. O’Bee Toy House
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosted its fourth Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House, at 4034 W. Good Hope Road. For the past four years the staff of Northwest Funeral Chapel opens the doors of the event center and allows local children between the ages of 1 to 8 years to come and pick out a toy for the holidays. The children and their families … [Read more...] about Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosts 4th Annual Mrs. O’Bee Toy House
Bethel Baptist Church honors Maestro Douane McDowell for 35 years of musical service
On Friday, December 7, 2018, Bethel Baptist Church honored Maestro Douane McDowell for his 35-plus years of musical service to Bethel Baptist Church in a special celebration entitled, "The Sound of Music," at 2030 W. North Ave. The event featured choirs and performers from all over Milwaukee who came to honor the musical talents of Mr. McDowell. Recording artist and Pastor of … [Read more...] about Bethel Baptist Church honors Maestro Douane McDowell for 35 years of musical service
WEDC awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations
On Monday, December 10, 2018, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced it has awarded $750,000 to four statewide minority chambers of commerce to support their efforts to assist minority-owned businesses. The funds are being awarded to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the … [Read more...] about WEDC awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations