The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., established by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, awarded nine organizations with $1,200 each on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Those organizations presented an award along with their representatives included: ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) – Ellen Schupper; Common Ground Heathcare Cooperative – Jennifer … [Read more...] about The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., awards nine community organizations
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2022 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2022 with their annual "Forever In Our Hearts Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders held lit candles … [Read more...] about 2022 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin hosts 2022 Impact Awards
On Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, the YWCA Gala Awards Ceremony and 2022 Impact Awards was held. The YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (YWCA SEW) President and CEO Tracy L. Williams stated that the first Gala and Awards Ceremony was the power of collaboration through partners and champions whose lives create impact on the community. The amazing show … [Read more...] about YWCA Southeast Wisconsin hosts 2022 Impact Awards
Wisconsin African American Women’s Center hosts final night of Kwanzaa: Imani(Faith)
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, the Wisconsin African American Women's Center hosted the final night of Kwanzaa known at Imani which stands for faith. Each night a different local organization hosted a different aspect of the seven nights. Each night featured traditional rituals, music, dancing, poetry and local vendors selling African themed clothing, art, food and jewelry. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin African American Women’s Center hosts final night of Kwanzaa: Imani(Faith)
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. 7th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway
In an effort to help feed those in need this Christmas, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), Molina Healthcare, iCare, LabCorp, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Galst Foods providing nutritious grocery dinners to Milwaukee residents on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Issac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. The event … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. 7th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway
AABN hosts ‘Year End Celebration and Awards’
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted their "Year End Celebration," at the Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut St., with a walk down the Red Carpet. Food, Fun, and Awards were given out at the event. AABN founder and CEO Dalvery Blackwell (bottom photo, center) also was celebrated for her 2022 Annual Black Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about AABN hosts ‘Year End Celebration and Awards’
Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) partnered with the Blanket of Love project to spread joy during the Christmas holiday season for the “Christmas with Dignity Program" for disadvantaged families. Rotary members' hearts are filled with joy while shopping to put smiles on the faces of children. "Christmas with Dignity" is a social enterprise program that seeks to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center hosts annual Christmas party
Royalty Johnson (top photo, left) and Kenneatha-Faye Young (top photo, right) pause with Lea Kyle-Lewis (top photo, center) founder and CEO of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., during Our Daily Bread’s annual Christmas party at the Villard Library, 5190 N. 35th St., on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The family of each participating child received a gift bag full of … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center hosts annual Christmas party
‘Beehive’ chronicles changing times through music
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times If you were alive and conscious during the decade of the 1960s, you may remember it as a time of relative innocence that built up to radically changing mores. For women, it was a time of coming out front, finding a social and political voice, and being recognized as individuals and as an important demographic group. A … [Read more...] about ‘Beehive’ chronicles changing times through music
Jingle and mingle this holiday season at the inaugural ‘Sparkle & Shine’ event
Jingle & mingle this holiday season! Join Milwaukee Recreation at our inaugural Sparkle & Shine event to enjoy holiday crafts, seasonal refreshments, and light snacks as you view our creatively decorated trees and visit with others. There will be additional exhibitions for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well. Each participant will receive five raffle tickets to enter a … [Read more...] about Jingle and mingle this holiday season at the inaugural ‘Sparkle & Shine’ event