The 14th Annual Summer of Peace Youth Rally took place on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Martin Luther King Peace Place, located at N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive and W. Ring St. The event theme was “Promote the Positive" and despite the rain, kicked off with community parades gathering at N. 5th and W. Locust (Peace Park & Garden) and at N. 9th and W. Ring (We Got … [Read more...] about Rain would not deter the 14th Annual Summer of Peace Youth Rally
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Salvation Army and Brewers’ Wives helps local kids beat the heat
On Monday, July 25, 2016 the Salvation Army Milwaukee's Feed the Kids Summer Meals program and the Brewers' Wives charity foundation hosted an ice cream social at James Beckum Park (formerly Carver Park) for all the area children who are part of the program. The children not only got to enjoy refreshing ice cream treats on a hot summer's day, they also got to play … [Read more...] about Salvation Army and Brewers’ Wives helps local kids beat the heat
Traci Braxton guests at local Burger King’s ‘Celebrity Drive-Through’
On Saturday, July 23, 2016 the employees and customers at the Burger King on Green Bay & Capitol Drive got to "Take a Break from Boredom," with TV/ radio personality and singer Traci Braxton. Traci took drive-through orders and helped customers as part of a special promotion between "The Traci Braxton Show" on BLIS.F.M. radio and Burger King. Traci was in town … [Read more...] about Traci Braxton guests at local Burger King’s ‘Celebrity Drive-Through’
Coalition for Justice stands in solidarity for justice and lost lives
[slideshow_deploy id='18803'] On Monday, July 11, 2016 the Coalition for Justice hosted a solidarity rally and protest to honor the lives lost in police and gun violence. The rally was held at Red Arrow Park, the site of the Dontre Hamilton shooting and drew a diverse crowd. The rally was to show support for the victims and families of those who have lost their lives during … [Read more...] about Coalition for Justice stands in solidarity for justice and lost lives
Milwaukee City Hall hosts UNCF ‘Walk for Education’ registration event
On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted a registration event for their upcoming "Walk for Education" at the rotunda of the Milwaukee City Hall building. The event was hosted by the Milwaukee Common Council and Mayor Tom Barrett to create a buzz and sign up volunteers for the upcoming 32nd Year Anniversary 'Walk for Education' to be held at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee City Hall hosts UNCF ‘Walk for Education’ registration event
Gilbert Brown Foundation offers 11th Annual All-Pro Football Camp
The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School from Tuesday, July 12 to Thursday, July 14, 2016. This was the eleventh year that retired Green Bay Packer nose tackle Gilbert Brown offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro … [Read more...] about Gilbert Brown Foundation offers 11th Annual All-Pro Football Camp
Shanika Minor bound over for trial, accused in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn child
MILWAUKEE — 24-year-old Shanika Minor, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives was bound over for trial on Friday, July 15th. Minor is charged with one count of first degree intentional homicide and one count of first degree intentional homicide of an unborn child for the shooting deaths of Tamecca Perry and her unborn child. Minor was arrested Friday, July 1st at a motel in … [Read more...] about Shanika Minor bound over for trial, accused in deaths of Tamecca Perry, her unborn child
The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship
The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship in Great Britain after all. Serena Williams easily advanced to the finals by defeating Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0. Unfortunately later on July 7 older sister Venus was defeated by Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the finals for the first time in her career. … [Read more...] about The Williams sisters will not face off in the Wimbledon grand slam tennis championship
‘Dinner in the Alley,’ an alternative to the gala, attracts dozens to benefit Salvation Army
In one of the more unusual fundraising events of the summer, 75 young professionals recently had dinner in an alley in downtown Milwaukee to raise money to support the homeless initiative of The Salvation Army Milwaukee County. The sold-out dinner was held on Friday, June 24, 2016 in the alley next to the Grain Exchange, 225 E. Michigan St., and featured a long table … [Read more...] about ‘Dinner in the Alley,’ an alternative to the gala, attracts dozens to benefit Salvation Army
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016 The Common Council today approved the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, August 6 as part of Bronzeville Week 2016, and is intended to raise awareness and help increase healthy birth outcomes in the City of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) organized the HaRUNbee … [Read more...] about HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016