NBA legend Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and the first black head coach in the league, passed away "peacefully" Sunday, July 31, 2022, according to a family statement from his verified Twitter account. He was 88. "It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill's friends, fans, and followers," the statement … [Read more...] about NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell dies at 88
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Notice of Partisan Primary and Special Election and Sample Ballot August 9, 2022
Notice of Partisan Primary and Special Election and Sample Ballot August 9, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary and special election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on August 9, 2022, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names … [Read more...] about Notice of Partisan Primary and Special Election and Sample Ballot August 9, 2022
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Fresh off the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Brewers came back to American Family Field for a three-game home stand against the Colorado Rockies which took place July 22-25, 2022. As part of that series Friday, July 22, the Brewers hosted the popular Negro Leagues Tribute Game. Negro Leagues Alumni players threw out the ceremonial first pitches and hosted an autograph … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Employ Milwaukee,Inc. introduces new CEO, Chytania Brown
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Employ Milwaukee, Inc., hosted a special "get to know you," session for their new President and CEO Chytania Brown at The Lily Pad Gallery, 215 N. Broadway. Chytania Brown is no novice to workforce development with more than two decades of experience at the local, state, and national levels. She is considered an expert in this space and … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee,Inc. introduces new CEO, Chytania Brown
Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan 'Safer Communities Act' On Friday, July 15, 2022, U.S. Senator Baldwin joined a press conference at TDS Telecom in Wisconsin to highlight the upcoming launch of the new 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The 988 Lifeline is made possible by U.S. Senator … [Read more...] about Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Jackie Robinson Museum opens its doors
A media-rich space in lower Manhattan celebrates Robinson’s life and promotes dialogue on race relations and other social issues More than 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Located at 75 Varick Street in Lower Manhattan, the nearly … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Museum opens its doors
Drive-thru job fairs bringing opportunity to the community
On Thursday, July 14, 2002, The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosted "Drive-Thru Job Fairs" on Milwaukee's North, Northwest and South Sides for local job and skill seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The North Side job fair took place at Employ Milwaukee, 2342 N. 27th St.; the Northwest side fair took place at Ross Innovative Employment … [Read more...] about Drive-thru job fairs bringing opportunity to the community
The Esquires II perform at Summer Sounds
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the Uihlein Soccer Park Summer Sounds featured Esquires II, the children of the famous Milwaukee group “Esquires”. The Esquires II performed songs from the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, the Stylistics, the Rolling Stones, and others. The group ended with their family’s #1 Hit Song “Get On Up”. On August 25, 2022, the Esquires II will be … [Read more...] about The Esquires II perform at Summer Sounds
Interview: Gary Foote
Milwaukee’s own bassist, songwriter and composer Gary Foote was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, on 10th and Capitol Dr., and attended St. Philip’s Lutheran School. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Class of 1980. After an early high school graduation, he received a full scholarship to Florida State University where his roommate was Marcus Roberts, the pianist … [Read more...] about Interview: Gary Foote
MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting