The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds licensed drivers who are ages 60+ and whose license expired in January, February or March 2022, must renew their license by March 31, 2022. The most recent driver license renewal extension for ages 60 and over ends March 31, 2022. Drivers ages 18 to 64 may renew their driver license online … [Read more...] about Wisconsin DMV ends extension for drivers ages 60+ March 31
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School Sisters of Notre Dame host ‘2022 Women’s Leadership Luncheon’
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province hosted their annual "2022 Women's Leadership Luncheon" at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon recognizes women leaders who have made a positive difference in our community. The theme for this year's luncheon was, "A Title is Not a Leader;" the featured keynote speaker was … [Read more...] about School Sisters of Notre Dame host ‘2022 Women’s Leadership Luncheon’
MKE Fellows and MMOA honor local leaders for Black History Month
On February 28, 2022, Midwest Minority Officials Association (MMOA) hosted a special Black History Month salute for newly appointed WIAA Associate Director LeVar Ridgeway and new Alverno College head golf coach Richard Badger as part of a day-long salute to excellence and achievement at their brand new Associated Bank Center for Professional Development (ABC4PD) at 815 N. Water … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows and MMOA honor local leaders for Black History Month
Samad’s House Corp hosts ‘Black Balloon Release Day’ to recognize OD deaths
On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Samad's House, a sober living home, hosted a "Black Balloon Release Day," to honor those that have lost their lives to drug overdoses and those who continue to suffer from the perils of addiction. According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, between January 1 and October 18, 2020 there was an all-time high of 435 confirmed drug overdose … [Read more...] about Samad’s House Corp hosts ‘Black Balloon Release Day’ to recognize OD deaths
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee partners with the Milwaukee Admirals to open ‘The Ready Center’
Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) to create The Ready Center. The Ready Center is located just one mile from the home of the Admirals at 510 W Kilbourn Ave #B, and will focus on college career readiness, leadership development, volunteerism, community service, and entrepreneurial education. This … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee partners with the Milwaukee Admirals to open ‘The Ready Center’
America’s Black Holocaust Museum officially reopens
On Friday, February 25, 2022, America's Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) officially reopened its doors with a ribbon cutting celebration at its new home in the The Griot, 401 W. North Ave. America's Black Holocaust Museum is reemerging in Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville neighborhood more than a decade after it was forced to close. In 2008, two years after the death of its … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust Museum officially reopens
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates ’61st Equal Opportunity Day’
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted its 61st Equal Opportunity Day at the Pfister Hotel downtown. Since its inception, Equal Opportunity Day unites leaders while celebrating the accomplishments of our aspiring youth and leaders and raises awareness of our most pressing community challenges while raising funds to directly support programs and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates ’61st Equal Opportunity Day’
Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 85th Church Anniversary at their sanctuary at 1345 West Burleigh St. The theme for the event was "Inspired by the past, Imagining the future," from Haggai 2:9. The guest preacher for the event was Greater Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church Pastor and Wisconsin General Baptist State … [Read more...] about Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
President Joe Biden on Friday, February 25, 2022, nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation. Introducing Jackson at the White House, Biden declared, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that … [Read more...] about Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
Spotlight on Business – Dave Juniel of Wire Capital Group, LLC
The city council in Manitowoc, WI recently accepted an offer from Milwaukee-based Wire Capital Group, LLC to construct a $16 million “workforce” or affordable housing complex at the former Mirro cookware manufacturing location in the 1500 block of Washington Street. Plans call for a 59-unit building with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Business – Dave Juniel of Wire Capital Group, LLC