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
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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
Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law
Last week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” was signed into law. Vel Phillips inspired profound activism in the City of Milwaukee. Her movement influenced the congressional fair housing debates and led to the enactment of the … [Read more...] about Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law
Sherman Phoenix hosts grand opening celebration
On Friday, November 30, 2018, the Sherman Park neighborhood celebrated the grand opening of the Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., a unique marketplace built by the community after the riots of 2016. The project, developed by Juli Kaufmann and Jo Anne Johnson-Sabir, aims to foster change by transforming the eastern gateway to the Sherman Park neighborhood in … [Read more...] about Sherman Phoenix hosts grand opening celebration
Milwaukee Fire Department celebrate Milwaukee Fire Recruits graduation
On Friday, November 16, 2018, the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) celebrated the commencement ceremony of the Milwaukee Fire Recruits class of 2018. Among those graduating where Tahj Lea (front row, center), the son of Torrey Lea and Pam Malone, who at the age of 20 has decided to forgo the college career track in architecture and pursue a career with the Milwaukee Fire … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fire Department celebrate Milwaukee Fire Recruits graduation
Pastor Joseph Hamilton Jackson, Jr. and First Lady Brenda Jackson celebrate 5th anniversary
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Pastor Joseph Hamilton Jackson, Jr. and First Lady Brenda Jackson of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 5th Anniversary at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West Hotel, 10499 Innovation Drive. The Jacksons were joined by their family, friends and church family for the theme of "Christ Celebrated~ Pastor Appreciated," and were honored … [Read more...] about Pastor Joseph Hamilton Jackson, Jr. and First Lady Brenda Jackson celebrate 5th anniversary