Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastor of the Ebenezer BaptistChurch in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father served from 1931 until his death in 1984, and from 1960 until his death Martin acted as co-pastor. Martin … [Read more...] about The Dream, The Man, and His Legacy!
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Would-be business owners move one step closer to dream
Refugees who have the dream of starting their own business are closer to making that a reality. The participants of the Refugee Childcare Microenterprise Development Project are working to start their own home-based daycare businesses. The program designed to help refugees is a project of the Social Development Commission (SDC) in partnership with the Pan African Community … [Read more...] about Would-be business owners move one step closer to dream
Death toll from polar vortex climbs as frustrations mount and records fall
The deadly, record-shattering blast of arctic air known as the polar vortex plunged almost the entire country below freezing on Monday, January 6, 2014 and punished parts of it with much worse, including thousands more canceled flights and power grids straining as people cranked up the heat. All 50 states dipped below 32 degrees at some point — even Hawaii, where it was 25 at … [Read more...] about Death toll from polar vortex climbs as frustrations mount and records fall
Newseum opens “1964: Civil Rights at 50” exhibit featuring powerful photographs of Freedom Summer
Student civil rights activists joined hands and sang as they prepared to leave Ohio to register black voters in Mississippi.The 1964 voter registration campaign was known as Freedom Summer. Photo Credit: Ted Polumbaum/Newseum collection WASHINGTON — On Friday, January 17, 2014 the Newseum will open “1964: Civil Rights at 50,” a yearlong exhibit about Freedom Summer, a bold … [Read more...] about Newseum opens “1964: Civil Rights at 50” exhibit featuring powerful photographs of Freedom Summer
Steering committee plans 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
The 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, coordinated by the MLK Steering Committee, will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall and highlight our youth who interpreted Dr. King's works through art, speech and writing. The only cities that have celebrated Dr. … [Read more...] about Steering committee plans 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
Meet the Mary Burke you may not know
While Mary Burke is a gubernatorial candidate, she is not a run-of-the-mill politician. Most politicians spend years, even decades, crafting an image for themselves through political posturing and making the right friends behind the scenes. Dreams of higher office often eclipse good ideas and positive fundamental change. That’s not Mary Burke. While some know her as a former … [Read more...] about Meet the Mary Burke you may not know
City provides work opportunities for ex-offenders
On Friday, December 13, 2013, Mayor Tom Barrett and Wisconsin Community Service Associate Executive Director Clarence Johnson, joined workers who have participated in the WCS/Milwaukee Public Works partnership at the Department of Public Works Central Garage, located at 2142 W. Canal Street. The City of Milwaukee has worked with Wisconsin Community Services to provide jobs on a … [Read more...] about City provides work opportunities for ex-offenders
Kohl’s and the Brewers Racing Sausages help make it a Merry Christmas
The Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages stopped by the Kohl’s store in Brookfield on 124th and North Ave., on December 17, 2013 to help spread some holiday cheer. Marlene Rappl from Wauwatosa was surprised by the Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages on Thursday, December 12 when it was revealed that she was the winner of a Kohl’s Dream Receipt. Marlene’s entire tab ($109.90) was … [Read more...] about Kohl’s and the Brewers Racing Sausages help make it a Merry Christmas
Reid’s Golden Gate Funeral Home hold annual ‘Celebration of Love’
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Mary Reid, founders and owners of Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Homes, held their Annual Christmas Dinner Celebration on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza located on South 13th street. Family members, friends, pastors and church leaders from Chicago, Racine and Milwaukee were in attendance to salute and celebrate the prominent couple in grand … [Read more...] about Reid’s Golden Gate Funeral Home hold annual ‘Celebration of Love’
Miller Lite “Free Rides” offered again this New Year’s Eve
Miller Lite is teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), Waukesha Metro Transit and Beer Capitol Distributing to bring Miller Lite Free Rides to Milwaukee and Waukesha this New Year’s Eve. Free rides will be offered to passengers on all MCTS bus routes from 8:00 p.m. until the end of regular service and Metro routes from 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. starting on … [Read more...] about Miller Lite “Free Rides” offered again this New Year’s Eve