The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America gathered to celebrate their Annual Kwanzaa festivities on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 102 E. Wright St. … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration with Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America
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Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community – wide toy give-a-way
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 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 North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club partners with the Blanket of Love project to spread joy during the Christmas holiday season for the “Christmas with Dignity Program" for disadvantaged families. Rotary members' hearts are filled with joy while shopping to put smiles on the faces of children. C Christmas with Dignity is a social enterprise program that seeks to level-up the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee
On Sunday December 11, 2022 the Eta Phi Beta Sorority held their Candlelight Vesper Service at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2432 N. Teutonia Ave. The Kappa League members were in attendance and assisted Eta Phi Beta Sorority President Teresa Robinson (right photo, center) with the service. Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) Mahalia Kirk, … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died, his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, confirmed in a statement to CNN. He was 40. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker Boss said in a statement. “Stephen lit up every room … [Read more...] about Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Ten Chimneys Foundation hosts director and author Sheldon Epps
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Ten Chimneys Foundation hosted a conversation with director and author Sheldon Epps at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Epps discussed his life and journey as told in his book,"My Own Directions, A Black Man's Journey in American Theatre," highlights the successes and challenges of being the one, … [Read more...] about Ten Chimneys Foundation hosts director and author Sheldon Epps
Postal worker shot to death while delivering mail in Milwaukee: ‘A Beacon of Light’
Aundre Cross was shot on his delivery route Friday and is being remembered as a joyful man who could "change your whole mood" A longtime postal worker was shot to death in Milwaukee on Friday, December 9, 2022, while on his mail route. Aundre Cross, a 44-yearold mail carrier who worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, was honored by friends, family, and coworkers … [Read more...] about Postal worker shot to death while delivering mail in Milwaukee: ‘A Beacon of Light’
Brittney Griner arrives in the US after being released from Russian custody
Brittney Griner, the American basketball star detained by Russian authorities in February, has safely returned to the United States after being released from custody in a prisoner exchange. Griner, 32, "arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas early Friday ... and was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for a routine evaluation," a State Department official … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner arrives in the US after being released from Russian custody
37th anniversary of New Horizon Center, Inc., and retirement celebration of President and CEO Saleem El-Amin
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the New Horizon Center, Inc., celebrated its 37th anniversary as well as the retirement of co-founder, President and CEO Saleem El-Amin, at the Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. Opening its doors on December 2, 1985 in the former Holy Angels Rectory as a state-licensed non-profit agency, New Horizon Center became … [Read more...] about 37th anniversary of New Horizon Center, Inc., and retirement celebration of President and CEO Saleem El-Amin
Dr. Finlayson honored by Milwaukee Common Council with street renaming
On Tuesday, November 22, 2002, at City Hall, 200 East Wells Street, the Milwaukee Common Council voted to rename the road between West Capitol Drive and West Walnut Street — formerly North 5th Street to Dr. William Finlayson Street. Dr. Finlayson, age 97, is a beloved obstetrician and gynecologist who practiced for nearly 40 years, delivering thousands of babies. Finlayson … [Read more...] about Dr. Finlayson honored by Milwaukee Common Council with street renaming