The name Ralph Metcalfe can evoke many images. A record-breaking Olympic sprinter. A trailblazing United States congressman. A hardworking graduate of Marquette University. But for New Yorker Nasser Metcalfe, he will always just see his loving grandfather. “This beautiful community carries the name Metcalfe,” said Metcalfe’s grandson, who shared some words on behalf of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee renames street in honor of Olympic sprinter and Marquette grad Ralph Metcalfe
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Guild hosted their 3rd Annual Art Show at Greenwood Gallery and Framing, 4233 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, which is owned by Guild member Fredrick Robinson, Jr. The event was free to the public; guests were asked to bring school supplies to help assist students at the schools that the Greater Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show
Refe Perry, Jr., first unionized African American caterer, passes
Rafe Perry, Jr., a long-time Milwaukee resident, who in 1983 became the first unionized African American caterer and was instrumental in integrating the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, died on Friday September 16, 2022. He was 62 years old. Perry was a graduate of MATC’s Culinary Arts School. In the 1980’s he and brother Vincent A. Dawson, got the contract for the food … [Read more...] about Refe Perry, Jr., first unionized African American caterer, passes
Former MVP, steals king Maury Wills dies at 89
LOS ANGELES -- Maury Wills, whose daring thievery on the basepaths revolutionized baseball, died on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was 89. “I know he passed peacefully, and I am going to have a heavy heart,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who wears No. 30 because of Wills. “Maury was very impactful to me personally, professionally. He’s going to be missed. This one is … [Read more...] about Former MVP, steals king Maury Wills dies at 89
Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, hosted a private memorial and headstone dedication in the Landmark Chapel at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., to honor local African American pioneer Mabel Emily Watson Raimey. The chapter had been fundraising since May 2021 for the headstone to honor … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
Greater Milwaukee Urban League helps welcome Auer Avenue students back-to-school
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and the Auer Avenue Community School staff welcomed the 2022/2023 class of students back to school with a red carpet celebration, to help kick off the school year. Auer Ave. Teachers, GMUL volunteers and other members of the community gathered to cheer on students and offer "high-fives." Pictured at the … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League helps welcome Auer Avenue students back-to-school
Mt. Carmel MBC hosts class on Modern Black Architects
On Friday September 16, 2022, Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 1717 W. Meinecke Ave. and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture held a class on Modern Architecture by Black Architects, which featured works by Alonzo Robinson, the first black architect in the state of Wisconsin. The class was attended by students and instructors from Milwaukee and … [Read more...] about Mt. Carmel MBC hosts class on Modern Black Architects
Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Common Council approved an ordinance making Juneteenth Day an official city holiday. The legislation – Council file #220475 – was authored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. “Juneteenth Day (June 19) holds a special significance for so many people -- it is a federal holiday and a few years ago Milwaukee County passed legislation recognizing … [Read more...] about Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson makes $1.7-billion budget proposal
The proposal comes during a time of rising homicide rates and other issues citywide Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson made his first budget proposal as mayor Tuesday, September 20, 2022, morning. It provides an inside look at how Johnson plans to tackle the issues facing Milwaukee. It comes at a time of skyrocketing homicide rates, domestic violence upticks, reckless … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson makes $1.7-billion budget proposal
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
On August 20, 2022, Northwest Funeral Chapel along with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. - Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their "2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway," at Northwest's Family Activity Center, 4034 W. Good Hope Rd. The event included free book bags and supplies for children grades 1st-8th, free hair cuts, food by Pop's BBQ, free information, and live music by DJ Special K. … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’