On Saturday, August 21, 2021, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give- A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccination, hair cuts, bikes, as … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts ‘Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-Away’
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IPAMA celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, local leaders, religious leaders and members of the public gathered at the new location of the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Art (IPAMA); 3200 W. Hampton Ave. IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays the inventions, discoveries and accomplishment of African Americans from 1619 to the present. They provide … [Read more...] about IPAMA celebrates grand opening
Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to chase a National League Central Division title, the club added a world champion to its roster. At a press conference on Friday, August 20, 2021, at American Family Field, Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio introduced Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group. “We are … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is hosted a Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower in honor of National Health Center Week on Friday, August 13, 2021. The shower took place at MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants attended educational sessions on safe sleep, infant mortality, breastfeeding and more. There was also a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) had been changing our community for the better. That is why on Friday, August 13, 2021, SDC decided to open their doors to the public for a "Summer Open House Series." The first open house at 1730 W. North Ave., allowed for the public to come to SDC sites to see their updated facilities and learn about their … [Read more...] about SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, The MKE Fellows, a youth leadership initiative, joined in the celebration of the Bethesda Community Senior Citizens Center, 2845 West Fond Du Lac Ave., as part of Bethesda's 50th Anniversary celebration. Bethesda is Wisconsin's first Black-owned senior center founded in 1972 by Ms. Liller P. Bates (center). The MKE Fellows joined with the seniors … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Shanilah Frierson and Taylor Roberson-Willson are two pre-med scholars in Pipeline to Practice: Increasing American Descendants of Slavery Physicians (P2PADOS) program. As part of the opportunities in P2PADOS, they interned this summer at Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., as Clinical Quality Interns. P2P-ADOS is designed as a grassroots community collaborative. We welcome any … [Read more...] about MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament
On Saturday August 7, 2021, at the Silver Spring Country Club located at N56W21518 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held the 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament. It was well attended and the State Farm Insurance company awarded a check for $10,000 dollars to the Kappa League program. For more than … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament
‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted the "Well Mommy and Baby Care Package Drive-Up," at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd St. The drive-up event celebrated not only "Bronzeville Week" but also "National Breastfeeding Awareness Month." Expectant and new mothers drove up to receive care packages that would help both them … [Read more...] about ‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, as part of Bronzeville Week's 10th anniversary celebration of the people and business in the area, the "Brunch in Bronzville" event shined a light on some of Bronzeville's wonderful and stylish dining establishments. Three Bronzeville restaurants took part in "Brunch in Bronzeville" – On the Bayou, Mi Casa Su Café and Skybox Sports Bar. The event … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’