As part of the Capstone Program the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee students participated in JA BizTown, a kid-sized town where students experience a full day of interactive participation. They are in charge of running 14 different businesses, including a bank, restaurant, city hall and retail store, located at the Junior Achievement Kohl’s Education Center. Over … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs students participate in JA BizTown summer program
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South Africans remember Nelson Mandela on his birthday `
South Africans marked Nelson Mandela's birthday with charitable acts in honor of the former president, whose death in December, 2013 prompted a global outpouring of tributes. People picked up litter, cooked at homes for the elderly and donated food, blankets and other basic necessities to the poor on Friday. The United Nations has declared July 18 to be Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about South Africans remember Nelson Mandela on his birthday `
Adm. Michelle Howard becomes first four-star woman in Navy history
The ceremony included a bit of comedy, but there was no denying the significance: For the first time in its history, the Navy promoted a woman on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 to become a four-star admiral. Surrounded by friends, family and peers, Adm. Michelle J. Howard was promoted to her new rank at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. … [Read more...] about Adm. Michelle Howard becomes first four-star woman in Navy history
Who is the NAACP’s new president, Cornell William Brooks?
By Krissah Thompson “A recessionary cosmology and a theology of recovery.” It’s an ungainly title, but from it, Cornell William Brooks builds steadily to a fervid crescendo. “You have hope! No matter how bad it seems! No matter what you’ve gone through,” says the lawyer and minister recently named head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People … [Read more...] about Who is the NAACP’s new president, Cornell William Brooks?
The 2014 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards recipients
On Thursday, July 17, 2014, ten local high school graduates were presented scholarships from the Milwaukee Times/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship program at the Milwaukee Urban League corporate office. Each student received a laptop computer and a monetary check to assist with their financial needs. Family members were present at the scholarship presentation along with Ralph … [Read more...] about The 2014 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards recipients
Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presents “An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education”
“Powerful.” “Honest.” “Inspirational.” “It touched every emotion and bone in my body.” Those are just a few of the words and comments used by attendees expressing their reaction on Saturday, May 17, 2014, when the Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presented An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education, at Aldrich Middle … [Read more...] about Wisconsin State NAACP Conference of Branches presents “An Education Summit for Wisconsin: 1954 – 2014, the Changing Face of Public Education”
BHCW to hold community forum on foster care system
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. (BHCW) will be hosting a community forum titled, The Foster Care Industrial Complex in Milwaukee - ‘Beware!’ Part 1. The meeting will be held at BHCW, 3020 W. Vliet Street, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dr. Patricia McManus, BHCW President/CEO, will be the presenter. This forum is free is open to the … [Read more...] about BHCW to hold community forum on foster care system
Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 hosted its 5th annual free 2014 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Willie C. Wade were in attendance to meet neighbors and business owners as they … [Read more...] about Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
Churches unite for ‘Prayer Walk Against Violence’
On Saturday, July 26, 2014 a number of local churches rallied together for a "Stop the Violence Prayer Walk." The walk began on 23rd and Burleigh. The churches broke up into five groups and went out to minister in the community, spreading out in a one mile radius. Among the churches that participated were: Progressive M. B. Church, New Life Direction International, Ministries, … [Read more...] about Churches unite for ‘Prayer Walk Against Violence’
Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosts community forum on gun violence
The African American Women’s Center served as the major hub on Saturday, July 26, 2014 for residents, politicians and community leaders to voice their concerns about the raging gun violence plaguing the streets of Milwaukee. This forum about gun violence was hosted by Congresswoman Gwen Moore with her special guests, Congresswomen Maxine Waters (CA) and Marcia Fudge (OH). Crime … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosts community forum on gun violence