Flanked by a number of black community leaders from Milwaukee, Student Minister William Muhammad opened a press conference at City Hall on November 17. Minister Muhammad leads the Muhammad Mosque #3 located at 4202 North Teutonia Ave. The press conference was called to encourage blacks to boycott the so-called ‘Black Friday’ Christmas shopping season and instead save the money … [Read more...] about Local Islamic leaders ask blacks to “boycott” big box stores for black owned businesses
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The 89th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade to be held Saturday, November 21, 2015
The Milwaukee Holiday Parade and Presenting Sponsor Johnson Controls are proud to announce the details for the annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Milwaukee. Now in its 89th year, the parade features approximately 100 units and will take about 1-1/2 hours to pass a given point. Highlights of this year’s parade include: • 15 award-winning bands • Full-size floats • Up … [Read more...] about The 89th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade to be held Saturday, November 21, 2015
Project Return honors legendary Congressman and activist Danny Davis
Project Return held its Annual Banquet on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The keynote speaker was Congressman Danny Davis of Chicago. Davis has represented Chicago area residents since 1998. He has spearheaded legislation to aid families in poverty and to reduce mass incarceration. Congresswoman Gwen Moore introduced Congressman Davis and presented him the first “Gwen Moore … [Read more...] about Project Return honors legendary Congressman and activist Danny Davis
LaMarr Franklin honored with CBC James Howard Baker Award
On Friday, November 13, 2015 The Community Brainstorming Conference held their 26th Annual James Howard Baker Award Dinner and Celebration. The event was held at the Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee North, 8900 N. Kildeer Court, Brown Deer, WI. This year's award recipient was community advocate LaMarr Franklin, for his work with more than 20 different local agencies. The keynote … [Read more...] about LaMarr Franklin honored with CBC James Howard Baker Award
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin held its annual Women in Business luncheon
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin held its annual Women in Business luncheon on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Milwaukee Yacht Club, 1700 North Lincoln Memorial Dr. The luncheon spotlighted entrepreneur ReDonna Rodgers of the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch greeted the audience with the announcement Wisconsin is open for … [Read more...] about The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin held its annual Women in Business luncheon
Milwaukee Airman Quinn Johnson-Harris laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors
Milwaukee native Quinn Johnson-Harris, age 21, was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on November 2. Airman Johnson-Harris died October 2 in Afghanistan when the C-130 cargo plane he was in crashed just after takeoff, killing all 11 on board. He was in the first of a four-month-long deployment to Afghanistan when the crash occurred. Airman … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Airman Quinn Johnson-Harris laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors
African American Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Women in Business’ luncheon series on education, entrepreneurship and business
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin hosted "Women in Business Luncheon Series: Connecting Education to Entrepreneurship and Business" on Thurs., Nov. 12. This event, was held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club and featured those at the helm of leading educational and social institutions locally. Panelist include: Dr. Darienne Driver, Milwaukee Public Schools; Dr. … [Read more...] about African American Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Women in Business’ luncheon series on education, entrepreneurship and business
Glasses for Greenfield thanks to Wisconsin Vision, MPS, MTEA and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
Wisconsin Vision continues partnership with MPS, MTEA, Prevent Blindness Students from Milwaukee Public Schools’ Greenfield Bilingual School who need glasses will be receiving them free of charge from Wisconsin Vision, thanks to an ongoing partnership bringing together the company with Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association and Prevent Blindness … [Read more...] about Glasses for Greenfield thanks to Wisconsin Vision, MPS, MTEA and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
Firefighters donate new coats to “Warm Up Winter” for students at 12 MPS schools
Milwaukee firefighters kicked off this year’s “Warm Up Winter” distribution of new winter coats for students with a stop Monday, November 9, 2015 at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Forest Home Avenue Elementary School. Students at 12 MPS schools will receive the new coats this year. Firefighters have been raising money throughout the year to support the “Warm Up Winter” campaign. In … [Read more...] about Firefighters donate new coats to “Warm Up Winter” for students at 12 MPS schools
Highlights from North Central Service Club 2015 Fall Fashion Show
On Sunday, November 8, 2015 The North Central Club held their 2015 Luncheon Fashion Show. The event was held at Milwaukee Radisson North Shore, 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. The Luncheon featured a silent auction and a fashion show, which featured fashions designed by local designer Karen James. The fashions for the show were provided by Ms. James and A.J. Ugent Furs, as well as … [Read more...] about Highlights from North Central Service Club 2015 Fall Fashion Show