On November 30, 2021, The City of Milwaukee hosted a dedication of the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building at 711 W. Wells Street, in honor of its architect Alonzo Robinson, Jr. (center). Alonzo was the first African American architect licensed by the state of Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee's first Black registered municipal architect. His career was marked … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
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WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (WFD&MA) hosted "A Parade of Hearses Against Violence," at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Danlies Way. The event was to show solidarity among the African American funeral directors and take a stand against violence. As funeral directors and … [Read more...] about WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, The Milwaukee Press Club hosted its annual 'Meet the Media' event at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street. The annual event lets members of the public meet and share ideas and comments with members of the press. This year to celebrate the 136th anniversary of the Milwaukee Press Club the 'Meet the Media' event featured celebrity bartenders. Among … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
Our Daily Bread founder, Lea Kyle-Lewis looks toward future
For the past 17 years, Lea Kyle-Lewis, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., has offered workshops, referrals and community assistance to youth and young adults who encounter disparities in housing, education and health care. “Being a product of the foster care system, I developed a strong interest in helping other young … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread founder, Lea Kyle-Lewis looks toward future
Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin has teamed up with local businesses, faith based and community organizations in a COVID-19 campaign effort. The COVID-19 campaign provides access to COVID-19 and the flu vaccinations for the community in a comfortable environment. COVID-19 campaign also provides community members with healthy food from Miracle on 35th Street Food … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Milwaukee faith leaders in demanding immediate change Tuesday, November 30, 2021, after several churches in the past year have received a tax bill from the city of Milwaukee. "This is a Milwaukee tax, time for a change," Jackson said during a news conference at City Hall. "We're going to engage in demonstrations around the … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills
Milwaukee Times Printing welcomes new co-owner
The HT Group Inc./The Milwaukee Times Printing & Publishing, Co., proudly welcomes Brenda D. Pettis as Co-Owner and Executive Assistant to the President. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Printing welcomes new co-owner
MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., held its "10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 west Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Green Bay … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee’s downtown lights up for the holidays
Milwaukee’s downtown was illuminated with more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays during the 23rd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, Nov. 18, 2021 – Jan. 1, 2022. The celebration kicked off on Thursday, November 18, 2021, with a holiday broadcast on WISN-TV 12, which featured a sampling of downtown’s holiday shows and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s downtown lights up for the holidays