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’
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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
Parklawn Assembly of God hosts 2021 Harvest Festival
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd., invited neighbors from the Sherman Park neighborhood and the surrounding Greater Milwaukee Metro Area to join them for Harvest Fest 2021. Everyone was welcomed to the celebration of life, family, and community. At Parklawn, October is a month when we focus on the future, through a time of … [Read more...] about Parklawn Assembly of God hosts 2021 Harvest Festival
Sheriff Earnell Lucas announces candidacy for Mayor
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Sheriff Earnell Lucas gave a campaign speech announcing that he is running for Mayor of the City of Milwaukee. The event was well attended and Lucas gave a inspiring speech why he should be the next Mayor for the city of Milwaukee. During the event Sheriff Lucus said he was running because, "I … [Read more...] about Sheriff Earnell Lucas announces candidacy for Mayor
Colin Powell, first black US Secretary of State, dies of COVID-19 complications amid cancer battle
Colin Powell, the retired four-star general who became the country's first black Secretary of State and chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, died Monday, October 18, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement on Facebook. Powell, 84, was fully vaccinated from COVID-19, his family said, and had been treated at Walter Reed National Medical … [Read more...] about Colin Powell, first black US Secretary of State, dies of COVID-19 complications amid cancer battle
Track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to visit Carthage College
On October 14-17, 2021, three-time Olympic gold medalist and international humanitarian Jackie Joyner-Kersee visited Carthage College during Homecoming and Family Weekend. While on campus Joyner-Kersee met with several student groups over the span of two days. She also visited with middle school students from the YMCA Teen Achievers program, where Cameron Swallow, wife of … [Read more...] about Track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to visit Carthage College
NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the Center for Veterans Issues and the National Association for Black Veterans hosted a luncheon to honor the services and sacrifice of Latino Veterans at the Center for Veterans Issues Building at 3500 West Wisconsin Ave. Pictured are (back row, from left) member Oscar Castaneda; NABVets National Claims Officer Calvin Shields; NABVets Retired Vice … [Read more...] about NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event