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
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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
Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic
On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron … [Read more...] about Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic
The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’
The women of the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their 4th annual AKA Day at the Derby. Held on May 7, 2022, at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the guests displayed their flower dresses, fancy fascinators, and debonair bow ties. In addition, the guests viewed … [Read more...] about The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’
On Friday, May 6, 2022, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted the school's first annual "Brain Game." The Brain Game is a compendium of scientific information learned during the current school year. Participants were assisted by the vehicle of critical thinking, and introspection of their own personal intellect that they bring to the table as scholars. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual ‘Brain Game’
Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022 as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism. The gunman was identified during his arraignment as Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, NY. That name that matches the name given in a 180-page manifesto that surfaced online shortly after the attack and … [Read more...] about Buffalo mass shooter’s alleged manifesto leaves no doubt attack was white supremacist terrorism
Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event
Volunteers and members of the board for Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., distributed more than 50 Mother’s Day gift bags for pregnant ladies and mothers with children four years and younger at Ebenezer Ministry & Family Worship Center from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2022. The title of the event was “Pamper Me Pretty Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event." The gift … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event
Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee to demonstrate against the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking case that made abortion legal in the United States nearly 50 years ago. Marchers from all walks of life, male and female gathered in Red Arrow Park to voice their concern on the potential overruling of … [Read more...] about Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade