Mayor Tom Barrett is nominating Dana World-Patterson, a prominent advocate for the victims of human trafficking, to serve on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. World-Patterson is the founder and chief executive of Foundations for Freedom, Inc., a local organization that works to prevent human trafficking and support women and girls who have been trafficked. She has … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett nominates Dana World-Patterson as a Fire and Police Commissioner
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The Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016
President Joe Biden welcomed the reigning NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, to the White House on Monday, November 8, 2021, making them the first NBA champions to visit since 2016. "In sport and in a democracy, unity perhaps is the most elusive thing and the most necessary thing," Biden said. "But that's who this team is, they're unified. That's who we are as a … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
On Friday, October 29, 2021, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, 6600 West Melvina Street, hosted a "Scienceween." Special guest the "Amazing Science Guy," gave the students a chance to display their work. The event took place in the Science Exploratory Dome installed on the outside of the school's property. The goal of the Scienceween was to incorporate the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
MLKEDC dedicates statue to former Executive Director, Welford Sanders
Members in the community came out to attend the dedication ceremony of the life size bronze statue honoring Mr. Welford Sanders, the former Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp. (MLKEDC) on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts and Enterprise Center. Among those in attendance were MLKEDC leaders, city officials, … [Read more...] about MLKEDC dedicates statue to former Executive Director, Welford Sanders
Erickajoy Daniels celebrates launch of new book, ‘Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate’
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, new author and community health advocate Erickajoy Daniels hosted the official launch of her first book "Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate" at No Studios, 1037 West McKinley Ave. The book is a journey of enlightenment and guidance from a biblical perspective as she shares and teaches Christian strategies for successfully … [Read more...] about Erickajoy Daniels celebrates launch of new book, ‘Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate’
Northcott Neighborhood House & Bader Philanthropies host ‘1st Annual Trunk or Treat’
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and friends hosted their first ever annual "Trunk or Treat…It's About Our Children and Community Festival." The event was held on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Burleigh and Locust Streets. Children who came in costume could visit every trunk and get treats, while parents could shop the … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House & Bader Philanthropies host ‘1st Annual Trunk or Treat’
Lindsay Heights and Walnut Way host ‘Halloween Trunk or Treat’
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Central Lindsay Heights Resident Collective and Walnut Way Conservation Corp., hosted a "3rd Halloween Trunk or Treat" at the 2300 Block of North 17th Street. The event featured old fashioned Halloween style with costumes, candy, food, prizes, a live DJ, and more. Bread of Healing Clinic was in attendance offering COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots, … [Read more...] about Lindsay Heights and Walnut Way host ‘Halloween Trunk or Treat’
Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 22, 2021, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosted their "Annual Freedom Fund Dinner" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. The theme for this year's dinner was "Always Fighting Forward," and the keynote speaker was Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (top left photo), who was instrumental in forming the prosecuting team responsible for the historic … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) along with County Supervisor Priscilla Cogg-Jones and a number of other local leaders were proud to officially unveil the new sign for the newly renamed Lucille Berrien Park, 3629 N. 16th St. The park which was originally named Lindbergh Park after aviator Charles Lindbergh, … [Read more...] about Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus hosts Pumpkin Palooza
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Ave., hosted their first ever "Pumpkin Palooza - Great Pumpkin Giveaway." Families were invited to attend and pick a pumpkin for St. Ann's pumpkin patch and tour their facilities and intergenerational STEM learning garden, a wheelchair accessible playscape and STEM learning … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus hosts Pumpkin Palooza