On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Employ Milwaukee hosted its inaugural "Rise and Shine: Leaders and Legacy Breakfast." This meaningful gathering added value, strength, and inspiration to everyone in attendance and served as a powerful celebration of leadership, service, and legacy within our community. The breakfast honored several distinguished Legacy Allies. Bishop Sedgwick … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee Hosts ‘1st Annual Rise and Shine: Leaders and Legacy Breakfast’
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Kids in the Kitchen Hosts ‘4th Annual Cookies and Cocoa Caravan’
On Monday, December 15, 2025, Kids in the Kitchen presented the 4th Annual Cookies and Cocoa Caravan, an initiative in partnership with Milwaukee College Prep Lloyd Street campus scholars and teachers, youth from various families and churches, local business owners and the community at large. More than 40 students, teachers and volunteers worked in the school cafeteria to put … [Read more...] about Kids in the Kitchen Hosts ‘4th Annual Cookies and Cocoa Caravan’
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Announces 2026 Dr. James Cameron Founder’s Day Celebration
America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) is proud to announce the return ofits Dr. James Cameron Founder’s Day Celebration, a two-day observance and fundraiser dedicated to honoring thelife, courage, and enduring legacy of Dr. James Cameron — a lynching survivor, historian, museum founder, andprofound advocate for truth, justice, and racial healing. Held February 20–21, 2026, … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust Museum Announces 2026 Dr. James Cameron Founder’s Day Celebration
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Launches ‘Minds in Motion’ Program
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield introduced the "Minds in Motion" program at the Ascension Family Health Center on Villard Avenue. Dedicated to the well-being of individuals, families, and the community, Minds in Motion aims to assist individuals in managing stress, fostering personal growth, and cultivating meaningful connections. The event featured … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Launches ‘Minds in Motion’ Program
Top Ladies of Distinction Host Induction Ceremony for Top Teens
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Milwaukee Chapter sponsors a youth group called Top Teens of America (TTA). The Fall 2025 TTA Induction Ceremony was held at St. Mark A. M. E. Church, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, for 21 candidates from the Metropolitan Milwaukee area and Racine. The youth group's focus is on service, self-development, educational enrichment, leadership … [Read more...] about Top Ladies of Distinction Host Induction Ceremony for Top Teens
Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple Hosts ‘1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards’
On Friday, November 14, 2025, Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple, Suffragan Bishop Monica Parchia Price, along with Dr. Ricky L. Price, Sr. and the Milwaukee Police Department’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement honored 11 individuals who are making an impact on the Milwaukee community, at the "1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards" at the church, located at 4300 N. Green … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple Hosts ‘1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards’
Northcott Neighborhood House Hosts Hundreds for Free Thanksgiving Meals
On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Milwaukee's Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a Thanksgiving feast for 500 people, offering a sit-down dinner that combined food, family and football for the community. Northcott had upwards of 75 volunteers on hand to help serve food, welcomed people in and got them seated. The Thanksgiving meal included sides like mashed potatoes and green … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Hosts Hundreds for Free Thanksgiving Meals
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® hosted the "51st Annual Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Debutante Cotillion" at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The event marked the culmination of six months of dedicated preparation and service projects completed by the debutantes under the leadership and mentorship of Alpha Kappa Alpha … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Honors Community Leaders At ‘3rd Annual Award Gala’
On Friday, November 7, 2025, approximately 200 guests gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center on Park Place to celebrate the Third Annual It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Community Leaders Award Gala. The evening was a tribute to the dedicated individuals making a lasting impact across Milwaukee’s communities. The event began with a grand … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Honors Community Leaders At ‘3rd Annual Award Gala’
UWM Welcomes New Chancellor, Dr. Thomas Gibson
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, a gathering of community leaders came together for a private welcome reception for the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's (UWM) new Chancellor, Dr. Thomas "Tom" Gibson and his family at UWM's Golda Meir Library. Hosted by UWM Regents Dr. Joan Prince and Angela Adams, the gathering was a personal welcome to the greater Milwaukee area to the new … [Read more...] about UWM Welcomes New Chancellor, Dr. Thomas Gibson