Life Changers Christian Church used $900 in donations to fuel up cars Saturday At a time when filling a tank of gas oftentimes means spending $60 to $100, the news of free gas spread quickly Saturday, June 11, 2022. "This is our daily gas station. We pulled up to stop for juices and we're like, 'We can't get in,'" said Cynthia Pinto, a mom in line for gas Saturday. "They … [Read more...] about Church gives away free gas to 60 cars
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Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church held it’s "First Annual Health and Wellness Fair," on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 418 W. Christine Ln. Vendors provided health & wellness information on a variety of topics as well as screenings for breast cancer, blood pressure and diabetes. COVID-19 testing and kits were also available. A Milwaukee fire truck was on site and the … [Read more...] about Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
On Friday, May 27, 2022, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), 6600 W. Melvina Street, celebrated the school's First All-School STEM Science Fair. As part of this STEM event Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited MESA to help celebrate the occasion and also honor school principal Janet Colvin. Principal Colvin received a Proclamation from the Common Council for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
On Friday May 6, 2022, Pathways High School welcomed the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Company to their school. These two organizations work in conjunction with the Graduate To Employment (GTE) Program. The GTE Program was designed by GMUL to worked with school-aged students who may be unsure about their education path and choose to explore opportunities in … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, WFA Staffing Group’s West Allis location held a job fair with Techniplas Plastics Company. Since 1991, WFA Staffing Group is an independent, locally owned agency that has helped the community by providing entry-level through executive jobs and careers. If you are a company or an individual looking for a great staffing agency to work with, call … [Read more...] about WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
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
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