On Friday, June 29, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was joined by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) on their "Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour," a tour of agencies and community leaders in Milwaukee, who are on the front lines of the national war against … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
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Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home
Update: Teenasia has been found and is home safe with her family. Every July 3, Annemarie and Bill Scobey-Polacheck bike to the lakefront with their children for the fireworks. But this year, the circumstances made it difficult to enjoy. Their 16-year-old daughter, Teenasia, has been missing since she ran away from their home July 1 after her parents took her phone away. … [Read more...] about Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home
MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors presented recently deceased Milwaukee Times founder and publisher Nathan Conyers (inset) with the Excellence in Education Award at its regular monthly board meeting. Mr. Conyers was commended for his decades of service to the journalism profession and to the community at-large, as well as his support of … [Read more...] about MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
City and Milwaukee Urban League release official Anti-Displacement Plan
On Wednesday, June 25, 2018, the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) and the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted the official release for the city's Anti-Displacement Plan for neighborhoods surrounding downtown. Using census data from between 2000 and 2016, the report looked for decreases in residents of color and increases in median income as signs of … [Read more...] about City and Milwaukee Urban League release official Anti-Displacement Plan
City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia McManus honored with Jazz/Poetry Brunch
On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Interim City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia McManus was honored for her work within the community for ending health disparities with both the Black Health Coalition and with her position as city Health Commissioner with "Flowers While You Live." Dr. Mc- Manus was serenaded by jazz saxophonist James Dallas and with poetry by Gat Turner, … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia McManus honored with Jazz/Poetry Brunch
Holy Temple MBC hosts summer picnic and fellowship
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church gathered at the Brown Deer Park Boathouse for their summer picnic. They enjoyed a day of fun, families, food, friends, and fellowship. Pictured is Pastor Nathaniel Deans, Sr. (center, wearing cap), and members of the Holy Temple congregation. … [Read more...] about Holy Temple MBC hosts summer picnic and fellowship
Mount Moriah MBC welcomes new pastor
On Sunday, July 1, 2018, the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church congregation welcomed their new senior Pastor-Elect Rev. Patrick F. Greer, Sr. (center), and his family to the pulpit. A special communion ceremony took place at the church, located at 416 West Christine Lane/ Rev. C.E. Thornhill Lane. Pictured are (from left) Rev. Greer's mother Marie Clinton; Rev. Patrick F. … [Read more...] about Mount Moriah MBC welcomes new pastor
American Heart Association recognizes Rep. Evan Goyke with Friend with Heart award
The American Heart Association presented Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) with a Friend with Heart award for his support of the American Heart Association’s mission throughout the year, including supporting the Dispatcher-Assisted CPR law, as well as a law that incentivizes FoodShare participants to purchase healthy foods. Both laws were passed in the last legislative … [Read more...] about American Heart Association recognizes Rep. Evan Goyke with Friend with Heart award
MPS Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to children during the summer
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, Milwaukee Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious meals … [Read more...] about MPS Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to children during the summer
Joe Jackson, manager of The Jackson 5, has died at age 89
Joseph "Joe" Jackson , the father and the manager of the Jackson family of entertainers, has died, TMZ reported Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The entertainment news website said Jackson had terminal pancreatic cancer, and a source told TMZ last week he was in end stages of his battle with it. Jackson, who managed The Jackson 5, was 89 years old. A report in 2015 said Jackson … [Read more...] about Joe Jackson, manager of The Jackson 5, has died at age 89