Photo Collage - Marlena Shaw, Hinton Battle, Carl Weathers, Dexter Scott King, Henry Fambrough, Louis Gossett, Jr., D.J. Mister Cee, O.J. Simpson, Faith Ringgold, Echanting and 15 others. … [Read more...] about In Memory Of Those We Have Lost
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House Republicans dropped debt ceiling provision from latest funding bill to avert government shutdown
The provision was backed by President-elect Donald Trump By: Nathaniel Reed House Speaker Mike Johnson succeed Friday, December 20, 2024 in passing a funding bill to keep the federal government open. The bill was slightly altered from the one that failed on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The latest bill does not have a provision for a debt limit extension until January … [Read more...] about House Republicans dropped debt ceiling provision from latest funding bill to avert government shutdown
Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs
By Israel Webb Adams Auto Body is in need of auto body technicians with dirty hands. Owned and operated by Cleotha Adams has owned the business for 58 years with the help of four expert technicians who are well-seasoned veterans. However he said the single biggest challenge he currently faces as a business owner is finding qualified people to fill open positions at his … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs
Adams Auto Body has been a neighborhood staple for more than 58 years
By Israel Webb and Steve Waring Cleotha “Cleo” Adams has been at the same location in since June 1970. He is the owner of Adams Auto Body which is located off the corner of N. 5th and W. Center Streets in the Bronzeville area and he is “old school" – no debt for his profitable business and minimal use of computers on the shop floor and in the office. He is now 87 … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body has been a neighborhood staple for more than 58 years
We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the We Care Crew hosted its annual “Breakfast with Santa” at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. More than 250 children and their families played games, made craft projects, and best of all, picked out two gifts with help from members of the Milwaukee County Sheriffs (MCSO) and Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). … [Read more...] about We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, organizers and volunteers for Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOFC) loaded up a truck in front of the Home Depot on 4155 N. Port Washington Rd. to bring Christmas to seven deserving families for their 16th annual "Single Parent Christmas Giveaway." The annual event helps brings Christmas to much deserving families who happen to need a little help … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD), Milwaukee Chapter, held its Fall Top Teens of America (TTA) Induction Ceremony, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Jerusalem Empowered A. M. E. Church. The event had wonderful support from parents and friends. The Milwaukee Chapter is one of the most productive and competitive chapters among 126 in the organization. Leadership … [Read more...] about Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Nearly two decades after dropping out, County Executive among new UWM graduates On Sunday, Decmeber 15, 2024, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM). County Executive Crowley also delivered the UW-Milwaukee commencement address at the UWM Panther Arena. After dropping out nearly 20 years … [Read more...] about County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Discovering the Photography of A.L. Brown all year long
As a boy growing up in Omaha, NE, Milwaukee small-business owner A.L. “Albert” Brown fell in love with photography soon after he sent away for his first film camera at around age 12 in the early the 1970s. It has been a lifelong love affair since then. Next year he will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a professional photographer. For many years, Brown had his own portrait … [Read more...] about Discovering the Photography of A.L. Brown all year long
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation’s Debutante Cotillion celebrates 50th anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation’s Debutante Cotillion was celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Baird Center, in downtown Milwaukee. It was the return of this significant community event since the pandemic. The first Debutante Cotillion was held in 1974, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter. … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation’s Debutante Cotillion celebrates 50th anniversary