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
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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
Lights! Camera! Soul! presents ‘Mahalia: The Gospel Musical’
On Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, Lights! Camera! Soul! presented "Mahalia: The Gospel Musical," at Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, 3617 N. 48th Street. The play was directed by Samantha Montgomery with musical direction by Erica Johnson and special arrangement by Samuel French. Book, lyrics and music was by Tom Stolz, and starred Don Johnson as Rev. … [Read more...] about Lights! Camera! Soul! presents ‘Mahalia: The Gospel Musical’
Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters host annual holiday party
On Friday, December 5, 2015, the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters (MBFF) hosted their annual Holiday Party. The event was held at Celebrations, 4740 W. Bradley Rd, and hosted by Comedian Kelly Kellz, and featured music by Cigarette Break, DJ Vel & DJ Quis B. The event is held as a fundraiser for the MBFF and their various activities. The MBFF was established in 1979 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters host annual holiday party
‘We Can’t Stop Now,’ New Horizon Center, Inc.’s 30th Pearl Anniversary
On Friday, December 4, 2015 New Horizon Center, Inc. (NHC) hosted its 30th Pearl Anniversary. The event celebrated the New Horizon Center, its employees, friends, supporters, and all the families they have helped over the last 30 years. The crowd enjoyed a dinner banquet, entertainment, and awards presentation. The theme for the event was "We Can't Stop Now," and the keynote … [Read more...] about ‘We Can’t Stop Now,’ New Horizon Center, Inc.’s 30th Pearl Anniversary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts 42nd Annual Debutante Cotillion
Taylor Alexandria Beamon, a student at Messmer Catholic High School, (front row center) was named the Debutante at the 42nd annual Debutante Cotillion organized by the Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The event was held November 28, 2015 at the Pfister Hotel. Other participants were: First Runner-up Raven Alexandria Avery Moore from Brookfield … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts 42nd Annual Debutante Cotillion