On Saturday, March 5, 2016 Mrs. Susie James (right) celebrated her 102nd birthday at the Northwest Family Center, 4104 W. Good Hope Rd. Mrs. James was joined by family and friends for dinner, reflections, and tributes in song. Among the guests was Senator Lena Taylor who presented Mrs. James with a proclamation. … [Read more...] about Happy 102nd Birthday Mrs. Susie James
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President Barack Obama visits Milwaukee to congratulate the city’s success in the Healthy Communities Challenge
President Barack Obama paid a visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3, 2016. President Obama appeared at the Bruce Guadalupe Community School in order to congratulate the city of Milwaukee on winning the "Healthy Communities Challenge." The "Challenge" was a competition issued by the White House among 20 communities across the U.S. that had high numbers or percentages of … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama visits Milwaukee to congratulate the city’s success in the Healthy Communities Challenge
Black Inventors Gallery hosts Gallery-on-the-Go! at City Hall to honor achievements of great Black inventors
On Thursday, February 24, 2016 the Black Inventors Gallery took part in a nationwide effort to honor Black History Month by hosting a Gallery-on-th-Go! at Milwaukee's City Hall Rotunda. The gallery, an informative exhibit of inventions that have changed everyday lives, promotes the significant impact that African American inventors have had in the fields of science, technology, … [Read more...] about Black Inventors Gallery hosts Gallery-on-the-Go! at City Hall to honor achievements of great Black inventors
President Obama meets with black leaders
During the final Black History Month of his administration, President Barack Obama met on February 18 with a number of civil rights leaders prior to the annual reception. This was the first meeting of its kind during the President’s two terms. Its purpose was to meet with leaders who represent different generations of the civil rights movement in order to discuss a range of … [Read more...] about President Obama meets with black leaders
Milwaukee celebrates a milestone with grand opening of the Sojourner Family Peace Center
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, elected officials, community leaders, project funders, partners and community residents gathered to celebrate a milestone for Milwaukee, the grand opening of the Sojourner Family Peace Center. The new center at 135 West Wells Street will transform the community's response to family violence, ultimately making greater Milwaukee a healthier, safer … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates a milestone with grand opening of the Sojourner Family Peace Center
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., wants everyone to ‘Know their Status’
In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Sunday, February 7, 2016, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), Early Intervention Program (EIP) offered free HIV and Hepatitis C testing on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their two convenient locations – MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, and at the Isaac Coggs … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., wants everyone to ‘Know their Status’
Sheriff Clarke helps celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr., was invited to speak to the 5th-8th graders at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School in Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. As part of National Catholic Schools Week, role models from the community were invited in to encourage and motivate the students. The sheriff spoke about the importance of education and lifestyle choices, characteristics of … [Read more...] about Sheriff Clarke helps celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
‘Life Happens’: A fundraiser for community leader ReDonna Rodgers
Sometimes life happens and those that strive to help others need a little help themselves. That was the purpose of the fundraiser held Thursday, January 28, 2016 for The Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship's founder and CEO Redonna Rodgers (seated center). The "Life Happens Fundraiser" was held at Garfield's 502, 502 W. Garfield Ave. The event featured a live DJ, a silent … [Read more...] about ‘Life Happens’: A fundraiser for community leader ReDonna Rodgers
Milwaukee Brewers On Deck event is the unofficial start to the 2016 baseball season
The 2016 baseball season got underway, with the unofficial kick-off to the season, Brewers On Deck. The yearly winter fan festival that bridges the gap between the Wisconsin winter and Spring Training, and it took place on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. A host of Brewers players as well as coaches, alumni, front office executives and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers On Deck event is the unofficial start to the 2016 baseball season
Uptown Crossing installs final Neighborhood Watch sign
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, joined residents and other neighborhood stakeholders during a special ceremony marking the final Uptown Crossing neighborhood sign installation in the 15th Aldermanic District. A city Department of Public Works crew installed the final sign on Monday, January 25, 2016, in front of Judy’s Red Hots at N. 48th St. and W. Lisbon Ave. “The Uptown … [Read more...] about Uptown Crossing installs final Neighborhood Watch sign