King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio, located on Hadley and MLKing Drive, presented their monthly Gallery Night and Day on Friday, July 24, 2015. This evening event celebrated and reflected on the life of the late Welford George Sanders(inset). Sanders served as the executive director of Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, Board President of Growing Power, … [Read more...] about The life and work of local artist Welford George Sanders remembered
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North Division High School Alumni host membership drive and summer jam
The North Division High School Alumni sponsored a membership drive and a summer dance at the Wisconsin African American Women Center located at 3020 West Vliet Street on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The summer event gave alumni an opportunity to reunite with old friendships, share precious memories and enjoy an evening of old school jams. … [Read more...] about North Division High School Alumni host membership drive and summer jam
Local charities team up to make sure Milwaukee children continue reading this summer
On Saturday, July 25, 2015 William E. Hall (back row, left) from "Acts of Love," a Chicago based organization, partnered with Monte Mabra (back row, center) of "Voice of A Fatherless Child" and Dee McCollim (back row, right) director of the King Center to donate books to children at the center. The donation was part of Acts of Love's national 12 city tour to give away books to … [Read more...] about Local charities team up to make sure Milwaukee children continue reading this summer
Take Root Milwaukee celebrates 5th Anniversary with city hall rotunda event
Take Root Milwaukee, a city-wide consortium that promotes sustainable homeownership, marked its fifth anniversary on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 with a celebration in the rotunda of City Hall, located at 200 E. Wells St. The anniversary event featured remarks from Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Michael Murphy, Wyman Winston of WHEDA, Stacy Walker of Freddie Mac and … [Read more...] about Take Root Milwaukee celebrates 5th Anniversary with city hall rotunda event
Legendary black educator John S. Davis, Jr. dies
John S. Davis, Jr.John S. Davis, Jr., former Robert T. Fulton Junior High School principal, passed on Sunday, July 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 90 years old. Davis was born to educators John and Lillian Davis on December 14, 1924 in Patterson, LA; he and his siblings witnessed dedication to educational excellence. He began his learning through his parents, … [Read more...] about Legendary black educator John S. Davis, Jr. dies
Bobbi Kristina Brown dead at 22
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, died on Sunday, July 26, 2015, more than five months after being found unresponsive in her Roswell, GA home. She was 22 years old. "Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away Sunday, July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family. She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their … [Read more...] about Bobbi Kristina Brown dead at 22
Meet 2016’s Daughters of the King debutantes
The Open Door Christian Worship Center Church hosted their Daughters for the King Cotillion on Friday, July 24, 2015. Their purpose is to empower the participants to work toward their dreams; to love and appreciate everything about themselves; to value life and that change only comes through the belief in oneself; to understand and know the purpose of their creation and … [Read more...] about Meet 2016’s Daughters of the King debutantes
Molina Health Care helps continue a legacy of service to the health of the community
Sharron Coffie, manager of the Heart and Vascular Service Line Program at Froedtert Memorial Hospital and President of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Black Nurses Association, receive a $1,000 check from Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin on July 23 toward the Brenda Dockery Scholarship Fund. Ms. Dockery (inset), who died last spring at age 60 from an extremely aggressive form of … [Read more...] about Molina Health Care helps continue a legacy of service to the health of the community
Mayor Barrett unveils new street mural project on Hopkins Street
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, with street mural artist Ammar Nsoroma directly to his left, participates in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the unveiling of a street mural at 1503 W. Hopkins St. The project was sponsored in part by Artists Working in Education (AWE) and Wisconsin Bike Fed. Approximately two dozen young adults in grades 5 through 8 participated, preparing the street … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett unveils new street mural project on Hopkins Street
Clarke St. home owner’s passion for gardening is in full bloom
Every year since she bought her house at N. 46th and West Clarke Streets, in 1989, Jacqueline Carson has enlarged and diversified her flower gardens. The house and yard are a treat for the eyes as both have been maintained in excellent condition. Jacqueline shrugged off compliments about the house by saying it needed repainting, but her pride in her garden is evident. Now that … [Read more...] about Clarke St. home owner’s passion for gardening is in full bloom