On Tuesday, August 28r 2018, young men and adults got dressed for success. America Works Wisconsin handed out more than 400 suits for people looking for jobs. Alderman Russell Stamper said new suits give people confidence when they are applying and interviewing for jobs. ''We're teaching success here. We have every opportunity. There's no excuse for anybody not to have a … [Read more...] about America Works Wisconsin hands our more than 400 suits
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Wings International hosts Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic
On Saturday August 25, 2018, Wings International hosted its Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic at Lindbergh Park, 3629 N. 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 held in collaboration with the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Wings International hosts Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic
The Wedding of JaNae M. Terry and Anthony Hankins
JaNae M. Terry and Anthony Hankins were married on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at New Covenant Baptist Chutch, 2315 N. 38th St., where Rev. Dr. F. L. Crouther is Pastor. However, Pastor Raymond Monk from Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, the bride and groom's home church, was the officiant. The wedding party included mother of the bride Tiffany L. Terry; father … [Read more...] about The Wedding of JaNae M. Terry and Anthony Hankins
My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
By: Sue Pierman To celebrate its second anniversary as a non-profit, My Choice Family Care selected Friendship Bakery and LilyWorks Catering, which provide community employment to people with special needs, to provide food for its event. “We thought it was important to choose these vendors because we support community- based employment for our members with physical, … [Read more...] about My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
The Fiserv Forum, the new home to the Milwaukee Bucks, held their Grand opening on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the corner of Herb Kohl Way in front of the new arena. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many of the key people involved in making the dream of a new arena a reality. Tours were also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, hair cuts, as well and food and … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’
On Sunday, August 26, 2018, community activist and business leader Josephine Moutry Hill (inset photo) celebrated her 75th birthday with a 'Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen,' at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. Josephine was joined by her family and friends who all wore Afro-centric attire to help celebrate her milestone birthday. Guests … [Read more...] about Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’
Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says no one benefits from 'legal wrangling' Milwaukee police officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' guard Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January, a city attorney said Friday, contradicting the police chief and mayor who condemned the officers' actions. Grant Langley said in a court filing on … [Read more...] about Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit
Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 of advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the … [Read more...] about Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, Africans on the Move presented the 29th Annual Garveyfest at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th Street. Garveyfest is the celebration of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born black nationalist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which sought to unify and connect people of African descent worldwide. This year's event was very special as it celebrated … [Read more...] about Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia