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
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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
Fifth Annual MKE Business Now Summit sparks entrepreneurship
A showcase of resources available to help launch Milwaukee’s next great business ventures and an opportunity to connect with established local professionals, the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit took place Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Business and Economics Academy of Milwaukee (BEAM), 3620 N. 18th St. Celebrating its milestone fifth year, the event is sponsored … [Read more...] about Fifth Annual MKE Business Now Summit sparks entrepreneurship
Mayor Barrett to announce mentoring initiative at My Brother’s Keeper Mentoring Forum with MPS and Milwaukee Bucks
Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver and Milwaukee Bucks representatives, along with local and national leaders from President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, to discuss the mentoring landscape in Milwaukee at a Mentoring Forum on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The objective of … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett to announce mentoring initiative at My Brother’s Keeper Mentoring Forum with MPS and Milwaukee Bucks
The African American Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Recycle the Black Dollar Expo’
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs (right) joined Alderman Willie Wade (center), and African American Chamber of Commerce president Dr. Eve Hall (left) for the"Recycle the Black Dollar Expo." The event was hosted by The African American Chamber of Commerce held in the lower level of Chic Cafe, 770 N. Jefferson Street. The mission of the event is to … [Read more...] about The African American Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Recycle the Black Dollar Expo’
Who put the NRA in charge of our national security?
“I have supported legislation in the past which would place reasonable and careful restrictions on the use of firearms, and I am co-sponsoring S.1…I believe this bill would impose necessary controls without unduly curtailing the use of firearms for legitimate sport shooting or hunting, and without curtailing the lawful activity of sport gun clubs. "Basically this legislation … [Read more...] about Who put the NRA in charge of our national security?
Protesters halt traffic in Chicago
Chicago mayor 'sorry' over police shooting At least dozens of protesters broke through police lines Wednesday, December 9, 2015, after Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that his city needs "a painful and honest reckoning into what went wrong" surrounding the death of Laquan McDonald. During a special City Council meeting he'd convened, Emanuel said that he was sorry about the … [Read more...] about Protesters halt traffic in Chicago
Will the Supreme Court shred affirmative action?
It is a grim irony: As college students around the country protest that universities haven’t gone far enough to correct racial injustice, the Supreme Court may shred what is left of affirmative action in public education. And it may do so in the name of a young white woman who a court ruled could never have been accepted to her first choice school, no matter what her race. On … [Read more...] about Will the Supreme Court shred affirmative action?
Obama: U.S. still bears ‘scars’ of slavery
President Obama Wednesday, Decebmer 9, 2015 commemorated the 150th anniversary of abolishing slavery in the U.S., using the occasion to draw parallels to the current political furor over Muslim immigration and terrorism. “We betray the efforts of the past if we fail to push back against bigotry in all its forms,” Mr. Obama told congressional leaders and other dignitaries in a … [Read more...] about Obama: U.S. still bears ‘scars’ of slavery