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’
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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
Milwaukee Urban League and Lands’ End donate boots to Auer Avenue student
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), in partnership with Lands’ End, donated 172 pairs of boots for the total student population at Auer Avenue Elementary School, under the leadership of Principal Dr. Zanetta Walker. This project was spearheaded by MUL’s Community School Coordinator, Kimberly Bikulcius, and MUL’s Education Manager Thomas McCreary. Pictured at the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and Lands’ End donate boots to Auer Avenue student
Voice of the Fatherless Child announces new ‘WANT’ community engagement initiative
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOTFC) held a press conference at 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., to call on community leaders and agencies to join together with their resources to save lives. WANT (We Are Networking Together) joined together with public officials, community leaders, W2 agencies, healthcare professionals, and more to work with the entire … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child announces new ‘WANT’ community engagement initiative
Kyle Rittenhouse plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, others for ‘lies’ about him
Kyle Rittenhouse said he plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, other celebrities and media companies for what he said are "lies" about him. A Kenosha County jury ruled in November 2021 that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense when he shot three people, killing two during the unrest in Kenosha in August 2020. Rittenhouse told Fox News Channel he launched a media accountability … [Read more...] about Kyle Rittenhouse plans to sue Whoopi Goldberg, others for ‘lies’ about him
Plan to fund, build $42M Milwaukee juvenile detention center in limbo
The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation to fund and build a new youth detention facility in Milwaukee. It would replace Lincoln Hills Juvenile Prison in northern Wisconsin. Hours before the vote, reporters asked Assembly Speaker Robin Vos if the assembly would vote on the measure this legislative session. "Unlikely, as we look at it, it's definitely … [Read more...] about Plan to fund, build $42M Milwaukee juvenile detention center in limbo
Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Alderman Bob Donovan have advanced to the spring general election in the race for Milwaukee's next mayor. As returns began to roll in the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Johnson and Donovan were the early leaders. Johnson declared victory before 10 p.m. Tuesday. "With so much of what we are facing, it's racial injustice … [Read more...] about Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Wauwatosa voters poised to elect first Black woman to common council
Margaret Arney (pictured above) is shattering a centuries-old glass ceiling in Wauwatosa this election season. The District 2 candidate for alderperson is running unopposed, making her poised to become the first Black person on Wauwatosa's Common Council in its 100-year history. She is a proud graduate of Rufus King High School and Harvard University. Arney said … [Read more...] about Wauwatosa voters poised to elect first Black woman to common council