On Friday, February 23, 2024, the 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards was held at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. This year's awards honored 30 extraordinary African Americans (top photo) in our city in the fields of education, arts, culture, religion, media, community leadership, law, business and volenteerism. Among those honored were 12 African … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors outstanding local individuals
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MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is pleased to announce it has been named a top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Fulbright is the United States government’s flagship international academic exchange program. … [Read more...] about MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Northcott Neighborhood House gifts home cooked meals and gifts to families on Christmas Day
On Monday, December 25, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a festive celebration called "The 3rd Annual 'Tis the Season Family Dinners & Toys" event at their location at 2460 N. 6th St. Nearly 200 volunteers participated on Christmas Day alone. There were home cooked Christmas family meals along with toys and presents for girls, boys and teens available. Thousands of … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House gifts home cooked meals and gifts to families on Christmas Day
Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
On Monday, December 25, 2023, more than 4,000 people gathered at Milwaukee's Baird Center downtown to eat a home-cooked Christmas meal at the Salvation Army's 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast. “Christmas Family Feast is a Milwaukee tradition filled with food, fun, and fellowship," said Major Beverly Gates, Divisional Secretary for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community-wide toy give-a-way
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, along with C.H Mason Health Clinic, IPAMA, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ and Unite WI, hosted their annual "Holy Redeemer Church of God In Christ Annual Community-Wide Toy Give-A-Way" event at Holy Redeemer Church, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Anthem was able to provide toys, food … [Read more...] about Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community-wide toy give-a-way
Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey is not seeking re-election
Rainey has served Milwaukee's Seventh Aldermanic District since 2016 Alderman Khalif Rainey announced Thursday, December 21, 2023 he will not seek re-election. He has served Milwaukee's Seventh Aldermanic District since 2016. In a statement, Rainey included some of the items the Common Council accomplished that he is most proud of. "When my colleagues and I started … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey is not seeking re-election
President Biden talks investments in Milwaukee’s community with black, local business owners
President Joe Biden visited Milwaukee on Wednesday December 20, 2023, his third visit to the Badger State this year. Milwaukee is one of many stops for the president as he talks about his efforts and investments in local economies. "Today we're making sure Milwaukee is coming back and all of Milwaukee is coming back," Biden said. "Milwaukee business applications are … [Read more...] about President Biden talks investments in Milwaukee’s community with black, local business owners
Families enjoy the ‘African Heritage Soulful Santa Christmas’
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Parent University founder Delores Sallis (top photo, left) along with Dr. Sabrina Robbins (top photo, right) presented the "African Heritage Soulful Santa Christmas" celebration at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, WI. A "Soulful Santa Train" led families to a Christmas wonderland that was set up by volunteers. The event included live … [Read more...] about Families enjoy the ‘African Heritage Soulful Santa Christmas’
Dr. King Community Center hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Community Center, located at 1531 W. Vliet St., held its annual "Breakfast with Santa." The center has held the event for the past 5 years and this year more than 300 children with their families participated. Every child in attendance received a toy from the secret "Santa Room," where only children were allowed. … [Read more...] about Dr. King Community Center hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’
Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOFC), a local nonprofit, helped Milwaukee families get into the holiday spirit by delivering trees, gifts and decorations to families in need. This year they stopped at 10 homes, bringing the holiday spirit to people’s doorsteps. VOFC founder Monte Mabra, said as a child he always dreamed of a Christmas with a real … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need