On May 25, 2021, African American Breastfeeding Network Executive (AABN) Director and Co-founder Dalvery Blackwell received a 2021 Public Health Award for "Excellence in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention," from the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA). Dalvery and the AABN have been promoting the importance of the health benefits of breastfeeding, for both mother … [Read more...] about AABN Executive Director Dalvery Blackwell honored by WPHA Public Health Awards
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Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, The Milwaukee Brewers and Associated Bank partnered with The Hop to bring awareness and education of the storied history of the Negro Leagues and their impact, and to celebrate the Milwaukee Bears, the city's Negro National League team that operated during the 1923 season. The collaboration is in support of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
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
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