On Thursday, May 19, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted their "Man In The Mirror" event at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave. The intent of the event was to improve the GMUL mentoring of youth presence in the city of Milwaukee. They welcomed four speakers from the community to share their life experiences with our youth and how they … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
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Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Hours after the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson (right) signed a tentative legislative deal at a press conference for the Republican National Convention to meet in Milwaukee in 2024. Milwaukee and Nashville, TN are currently in final contention to be the 2024 host city which … [Read more...] about Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Special prosecutors say former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah intentionally caused the shooting death of Jay Anderson, Jr., but they will not charge him. The decision validates a district attorney's finding years ago that Mensah had acted in self-defense when he shot Anderson, Jr. The special prosecutors, Milwaukee attorney Scott Hansen and La Crosse County … [Read more...] about Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Remembering All Our Black Service Men and Women Who Have Served Our Country … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore and others came to Milwaukee for a brunch to support Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. The “American Dream: Join Us for Brunch with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes” was held at Anodyne Coffee in Milwaukee's … [Read more...] about Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid
Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Robert Prince celebrated his 90th birthday on May 21, 2022. The celebration was held at the Westin Milwaukee on North Van Buren. Prince is a retired social worker for Milwaukee County. He is also a Korean War veteran and a member of the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University from where he graduated. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a … [Read more...] about Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side
Employ Milwaukee is expanding its reach. On Monday, May 23, 2022, there was a ribbon cutting for Employ Milwaukee's new satellite location on the city's south side. “Well, Employ Milwaukee does provide a lot of resources and I feel it’s going to help us as clients learn more,” said Elizabeth Deja, a local mother. For people like Deja, the new center could be a … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side
Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd and agreed to spend three years in state prison, officials said. Thomas Lane’s plea to a count of aiding and abetting manslaughter came a year after his former colleague Derek Chauvin, who was recorded by a bystander killing Floyd by kneeling on his … [Read more...] about Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing
This one’s on Lorenzo
The Milwaukee Brewers' “This One’s On Me” promotion continued on Friday, May 13, 2022, with Lorenzo Cain covering the tab at an area restaurant while the Crew took on the Miami Marlins in Miami at 5:40 p.m. To support small businesses and thank the fans, players have selected their favorite restaurants and watering holes where Brewers fans typically gather and will … [Read more...] about This one’s on Lorenzo
Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards
North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSC), hosted their 45th Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212. NCSC is a community service organization with a focus on providing scholarships each year to talented young women graduating from Milwaukee Public Schools. The guest speaker this year … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards