Despite the widespread use of vaccines and the city beginning to return to a state of (somewhat) normalcy, there are still many families in need of help as they have yet to return to jobs and are still on assistance. On Friday, May 21, 2021, in an effort to help those in need this Memorial Day, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), partnered with City Serve International, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
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Congratulations Class of 2021
Billye S. Aaron, Morgan A. Conyers, Miles Harris, Diallo Nasir Marshall, Tracy McPike and Milwaukee Area Technical College 2021 Graduates … [Read more...] about Congratulations Class of 2021
Alverno College holds commencement ceremony, honors wife of the late Hank Aaron
On Monday, May 17, 2021, Alverno College hosted its commencement ceremony at American Family Field. This is the first live commencement since 2019 as last year's was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's ceremony featured the bestowing of a Doctor of Letters degree from Alverno College on Billye Aaron (top photo, center) — educator, broadcaster, … [Read more...] about Alverno College holds commencement ceremony, honors wife of the late Hank Aaron
MESA presents their Middle School STEM Science Fair
On Friday, May 14, 2021, the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted their Middle School's Annual STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) at their school, 6600 W. Melvina Street. At this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19 and the virtual learning platform, it was quite a joy for the students to show … [Read more...] about MESA presents their Middle School STEM Science Fair
Taylor-Made Foundation MKE hosts The Essential Needs Assist
On Monday, May 17, 2021, former National Basketball Association player and Milwaukee native Mike Taylor (right) and his Taylor-Made Foundation MKE presented "The Essential Needs Assist," a fresh food items and mental health awareness event. The event provided more than 2,000 boxes of food including produce, milk, meat and more for local residents. On hand to help hand out … [Read more...] about Taylor-Made Foundation MKE hosts The Essential Needs Assist
More than 85 percent of black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America, according to a new study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study found that 86 percent of Black homicide victims nationwide were killed with guns. Of these, two-thirds were killed with a handgun. In addition to national data, the annual study, Black Homicide Victimization in the … [Read more...] about More than 85 percent of black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
Milwaukee’s Black Corporate Leaders
Kenneth Robertson, Kathy Thornton-Bias, Chris Miskel, Eric Conley, Franklin E. Cumberbatch, Grady Crosby, and 30 other Black Corporate Leaders in Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Black Corporate Leaders
After years of talking about diversity, the number of black leaders at US companies is still dismal
True corporate diversity can't be achieved unless it's reflected at the top. And given the persistent dearth of black professionals in power roles at major companies, corporate America has a long way to go. There's growing awareness of the need for diversity at all levels of the workplace -- not just because giving equal opportunities to all is the right thing to do, but … [Read more...] about After years of talking about diversity, the number of black leaders at US companies is still dismal
Maranta Plant Shop rewards those will to help those in need
On Monday, May 10, 2021, Michelle Alfaro and Enrique Rodriguez, owners of Maranta Plant Shop, gave away 200 free plants to people who lined up for more than an hour to donate non-perishable food items. The food is being donated to the Hunger Task Force. "I was overwhelmed and fulfilled to see all the happy, energetic people waiting in line around the block to donate," Michelle … [Read more...] about Maranta Plant Shop rewards those will to help those in need
Ascension’s Blanket of Love hosts ‘Walk Through Baby Shower’
On Friday, April 16, 2021, Ascension Healthcare's Blanket of Love program hosted a "Walk Through Baby Shower" at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 3232 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The event was for expecting mothers or those who have recently delivered up to the age of 3 months. Those who attended were able to get information, sign up for services, and receive free … [Read more...] about Ascension’s Blanket of Love hosts ‘Walk Through Baby Shower’