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
National and Local News
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
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority receives certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was one of the recipients of a certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach (ROTB) on November 30, 2022, at Bader Philanthropies located on North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. Reverend James West, Executive Director of ROTB presented Debra Brown Wallace, Chapter President, a Certificate of Appreciation … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority receives certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted its "11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, MHSI, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, iCare, Feeding America, LabCorp, North Shore Bank, Feeding … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, WestCare Wisconsin and friends hosted the "3rd Annual 'Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. Northcott staff and volunteers from the community handed out a home-cooked meal for four people from Daddy's Soul Food & Grille on … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Tennessee State University's marching band, Aristocrat of Bands, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. This year, the HBCU marching band relased The Urban Hymnal— its debut album featuring ten high-energy tracks that include the talents of Sir the Baptist, Jekalyn Carr, Mali Music, Fred Hammond and John P. Kee. "This is a tremendous day in the history of our beloved … [Read more...] about Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday, November 28, 2022, in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had been working as an associate professor at the College of Fine … [Read more...] about Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Milwaukee Downtown kicks off the holidays with return of holiday lights show
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 illuminated the city during the "24th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival" presented by Johnson Financial Group, Nov. 17, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023. The sixweek celebration began on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a kickoff ceremony Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave. Featuring live music and dance acts, holiday treats, fireworks, and a visit from … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Downtown kicks off the holidays with return of holiday lights show
Gee’s Clippers hosts ‘Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway’
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., hosted "Gee’s MKE Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway," which was a huge success! Gee's was able to feed 200 families and provide them with a turkey and gift card. There was also free Flu and COVID-19 vaccines, blood pressure checks, hair cut vouchers and resource tables with … [Read more...] about Gee’s Clippers hosts ‘Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway’
Summer Lee will be PA’s first Black female member of Congress
Democrat Summer Lee, a state representative from western Pennsylvania, has become the state’s first Black woman to be elected to Congress. Lee, a lawyer and a former labor organizer, defeated Republican Mike Doyle — not to be confused with Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, whom Lee will be replacing. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning. “It looks like we … [Read more...] about Summer Lee will be PA’s first Black female member of Congress