On Friday April 5, 2024, crews installed the new street signs that bear the name of Dr. Lester Carter Jr., a pioneering pharmacist who served Milwaukee’s black residents for decades. In 2023, the Common Council voted to rename N. 24th St., from W. Keefe Ave. to W. Center St., as 'N. Dr. Lester Carter Drive' Previously, N. 24th St. held an honorary name of 'N. Dr. Lester … [Read more...] about New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter
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Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts first ‘Intergenerational Community Women’s Day’
More than 125 women and girls from the community joined roughly 50 members of the Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its first "Intergenerational Community Women’s Day" on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Epikos Church - Sherman Park, 3737 N. Sherman Blvd. Called "Women and Girls of Wisdom Growing in Grace," this event included health screenings, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts first ‘Intergenerational Community Women’s Day’
MKE Police and Fire Intramural Basketball program hosts championship game
On Friday March 15, 2024 the Milwaukee Police and Fire Intramural Basketball championship game was played at the YMCA. The Milwaukee Fire Department's Young Bucks (pictured above) beat the Milwaukee Police Department District Three team 64 to 58. … [Read more...] about MKE Police and Fire Intramural Basketball program hosts championship game
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
While tears rolled down Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s face, she collected her first Oscar; then delivered a powerful speech about her realizing that she’s good enough as an actor. “I always wanted to be different. Now I realize I just need to be myself,” said Randolph, who won the best supporting actress statuette Sunday, March 10, 2024 for her role as Mary Lamb in Alexander … [Read more...] about Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
Village of Brown Deer hosts first-ever Black History Program
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Village of Brown Deer hosted its very first community-wide Black History Program. The theme: "We Are Black History - We Are Brown Deer." The village took this time to celebrate the month and recognize three Black History Makers who live in and/or have a business in Brown Deer. This year they honored: Angela Walters, past President of the … [Read more...] about Village of Brown Deer hosts first-ever Black History Program
North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living
On Friday, December 22, 2023, North Central Service Club (NCSC) members (from left) Betty Munson, Valley Hollins, Frances Utsey, and Victoria Butler visited Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living, 7325 N. Port Washington Rd. to give all residents there a Christmas present from the club. All resident received an oversized throw to keep them warm. They are pictured with two … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living
Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’
Six-year-old Naleighyna Craney (center) and her uncle Deshawn Grandberry (left), receive treats and decorate sweets provided by Our Daily Bread Community Resource Center, Inc., Founder and Chief Executive Office Lea Kyle-Lewis (right), during their "Family Holiday Gathering" event at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, 5075 N. Sherman Blvd., on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’
Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Donald Tate presented school supply gift cards to the Kappa League members at Albright New Hope United Methodist Church, 5555 W. Capitol Drive. Tate cashed in his coins from years of savings and donated it to the high school students. Tate is a retired Milwaukee Public School … [Read more...] about Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards
Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Matthew Smith, Sr. (second from left), was joined by his son, Matthew Smith, Jr., and friends and family to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday at the 1600Tosa Apartments party room. Matthew Sr., was born and raised in Milwaukee, graduated from Vincent High School, and currently works for Suburban Asphalt. "Happy 50th Birthday Matthew, Sr.!" … [Read more...] about Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Delta Kappa Chapter welcomed their new members during the C. Rodgers Wilson Leadership Conference hosted by Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. This year's inductees included Thomas Leonard, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (political science … [Read more...] about New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter