On Friday, October 4, 2024, African Diaspora Council (ADC), celebrated its "8th Annual School Supply Drive," with a brief ceremony before delivering school supplies on the UW-Milwaukee campus. They are very happy to announce that with the success of the previous years, they have provided almost $10,000 worth of school supplies, personal hygiene items, and art supplies to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council’s 8th Annual School Supply Drive
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The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Life Center and Manifest Conference hosted a community health fair at The Life Center, 5511 W. Burleigh St. The event included panel discussions, employment resources, men's empowerment sessions, information on the WI Felony Pardon program, healthy living resources and more. Over the course of three days, the event proved to be … [Read more...] about The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
Celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanette Mitchell
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 a community memorial was held at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - Uihlein Hall. Those who knew Jeanette Mitchell well said she led from the heart. "She was relational," recalled Ron Adams, regional vice president of distribution performance at Northwestern Mutual. "She was deliberate in pulling us in when she needed support when … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanette Mitchell
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and knew triumph and heartbreak as the mother of Whitney Houston, has died. She was 91. Cissy Houston died Monday, October 7, 2024, in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston told The … [Read more...] about Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" is Florentine Opera opener The Florentine Opera will launch its 91st season with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a collaborative production with Virginia Opera and Kentucky Opera. Performances will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Madama Butterfly, one of Puccini’s most iconic operas, … [Read more...] about ‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Top Ladies of Distinction hosts Fall 2024 induction ceremony
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD) Milwaukee Chapter, held its first in-person Induction Ceremony and Luncheon since 2016, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Northwest. Seven ladies, with hearts to provide service in the community, were inducted. The new members include Ladies Kourtney Anderson, Brittany Beene, Dreanna Cummings, Shaquita … [Read more...] about Top Ladies of Distinction hosts Fall 2024 induction ceremony
Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Gaulien ‘Gee’ Smith throw out first pitches at Milwaukee Brewers game
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Thanasis Antetokounmpo along with Gaulien "Gee" Smith, threw out two of the ceremonial first pitches at Friday’s Brewers game. Thanasis had never thrown a baseball before but the former Milwaukee Bucks forward and older brother of Giannis, finally got his first opportunity. And it came before thousands of people at American Family Field. Thanasis … [Read more...] about Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Gaulien ‘Gee’ Smith throw out first pitches at Milwaukee Brewers game
Parents sound off at first town hall since MPS publicized potential school closures
The district cites declining enrollment, aging infrastructure for the need to potentially close, merge some schools, but has yet to identify which schools could be impacted. On Monday, September 30, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) hosted a town hall at Rufus King International High School. The district hoped to inform the public about its long-range facilities master … [Read more...] about Parents sound off at first town hall since MPS publicized potential school closures
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center an entertainment alternative to downtown
All of us at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts invite you to get to know us and the many ways we support the greater Milwaukee area with access to the arts. We are located 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and offer free and safe parking. Join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. for a celebration of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday with this new program of … [Read more...] about Sharon Lynne Wilson Center an entertainment alternative to downtown
North Central Service Club hosts ’49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon’
The North Central Service Club (NCSC) held its "49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon" on June 1, 2024 at the Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., in Milwaukee. Eleven female scholars representing the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) were recognized. Each of the scholarship recipients submitted an essay on the theme, "When Challenges Require Me To Be Strong, I Conquer … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club hosts ’49th Annual Scholarship Luncheon’