On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted "Kind of Blue Jazz Brunch," at Arts@Large, 1100 S. 5th St. The event brought supporters together to celebrate the organization's 8th anniversary and raise money for their Housing Solutions Project to strengthen and provide safe, dignified housing for women who have fled from sex trafficking and desire a hand-up to … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts Blue Jazz Brunch
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Fighting gun violence takes center stage on third day of Victory Over Violence Week
Peace For Change Alliance is focusing on building unity and understanding as local high school students head into the midway point of Victory Over Violence Week. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, after two days of workshops about sexual assault and reckless driving, students at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School began the third day of Victory Over Violence Week talking … [Read more...] about Fighting gun violence takes center stage on third day of Victory Over Violence Week
Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
The 37th Annual Black Excellence Awards Program was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Brown Deer. Twelve high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation. The students were also presented laptops from Dr. Eve Hall of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL). Dr. Hall is a former educator with … [Read more...] about Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
By the time voters in the City of Milwaukee elected Cavalier Johnson as mayor during a special election on April 5, 2022, about half of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population had already elected an African American mayor, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; but the inauguration of Mayor Johnson on April 13, 2022 still represented what Mayor Johnson described as a … [Read more...] about Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
Former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law and sister-in-law have filed a lawsuit against an elite private school in River Hills. Craig Robinson, and his wife Kelly, filed their lawsuit against the University School of Milwaukee (USM). It alleges that the school expelled the couple's two young sons after the Robinsons raised concerns about racial and socio-economic … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 7, 2022 shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his promised effort to diversify the high court. Cheers rang out in the Senate chamber as Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with … [Read more...] about Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice
Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
On Friday April 9, 2022, Blues Alright presented the "9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival" at the Miller High Life Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., featuring various blues acts from Mississippi and Memphis, including Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Willie Clayton, Sir Charles, and Bobby Rush. They played to a sold-out crowd and Willie Clayton did a special tribute to Prince. … [Read more...] about Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
Former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death reject plea deal
A Minnesota judge heard arguments Monday, April 11, 2022, on whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, while prosecutors revealed that the three rejected a plea deal in March. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill took the rare step of … [Read more...] about Former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death reject plea deal
Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Milwaukee turned out to the polls to elect a new mayor. Since the a very packed field was narrowed in primary, the two top runners were interim Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. After the votes were tallied Cavalier Johnson receiving 71.69 percent of the vote, has been formally elected as our first new mayor in 18 years. Johnson is … [Read more...] about Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’
On Thursday, March 21, 2022, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Be Inspired Works, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Gee's Clippers hosted the first of a series of forums called "Real Men, Real Talk, Barbershop Series" for men of color here in Milwaukee at Gee's Clippers, 2200 N Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. "Real Men, Real Talk" is a safe place for men of color to build, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’