Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and American Family Insurance announced on Monday, September 20, 2021, they’ve teamed up to support Beckum Stapleton Little League by upgrading the league’s ball fields, specifically repairing dugouts and replacing fencing. Yelich, who is also an American Family brand ambassador and is featured with his mother Alecia Yelich in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
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Milwaukee lynching victim George Marshall Clark receives headstone after 160 years
Nearly two centuries after he was brutally lynched, the City of Milwaukee is remembering the life of George Marshall Clark with a monument to ensure his story is not forgotten. "I think this is needed. And it's about time," said artist Tyrone Randale, Jr. Clark was only 22 years old when his life was cut short. "He was a well-thought-of young man, well-liked, and just … [Read more...] about Milwaukee lynching victim George Marshall Clark receives headstone after 160 years
Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosts annual picnic
The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosted their Annual 2021 Picnic on Saturday, August 21, 2021. The club has been together for more than 30 years. They started at Latham Park; as the group grew to more than two hundred members they moved to another location. Past presidents include Gerald Payne, Norris Jackson, Larry Kilgore, Thurman Hawkins, Vivian Beckley (14 years), … [Read more...] about Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosts annual picnic
Lynden Sculpture Garden presents Daniel Minter: Rootwork
The Lynden Sculpture Garden welcomed Daniel Minter for his second Call & Response residency with an artist reception on Saturday, July 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. His exhibition, Rootwork, will be on view in the gallery. Earlier in the day, from 10 am-1 pm, Minter offered a public carving workshop as part of his residency project. The exhibition remains on view through September … [Read more...] about Lynden Sculpture Garden presents Daniel Minter: Rootwork
MUL welcomes students and families back-to-school
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) and its generous partners Great Lakes Coca-Cola, Target, Spectrum, Nosotros Hair Studio, Pretty Girls Are Educated, Sharp Literacy, Walgreen's and America's Black Holocaust Museum joined together to prepare students and their families for a fun and successful start to the 2021-22 school year. MUL's "Family … [Read more...] about MUL welcomes students and families back-to-school
Remembering Rosa M. Cameron
Rosa M. Cameron Age 73 yrs. August 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son Patrick Perine. Beloved mother of Reginald Perine, Lazanda Perine, LaRosa Allen, Robin Bennett, Chewatanie McDuffie, Chrisha (Willie)Minnifield, Chifawndie Duncan, Chontanite Robinson and Corey (Santana) Harris. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving … [Read more...] about Remembering Rosa M. Cameron
MKE Fellows, MPS and Marquette announce new National Sports Data Analytic Program
On August 3, 2021, the MKE Fellows along with Milwaukee Public Schools, Marquette University, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers announced that Wisconsin will be the new host of the National Sports Data Analytics Program (SACP) at Golda Meir Upper School campus, 227 West Pleasant St. SACP is modeled to engage high school students of color and steer them towards careers … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows, MPS and Marquette announce new National Sports Data Analytic Program
Who is Kenny Bednarek? The Wisconsin native who scored silver in Olympic upset
American Noah Lyles was a favorite to win gold in the highly-competitive men's 200m final Wednesday, August 4, 2021, but it was Canadian Andre de Grasse and Wisconsin's Kenny Bednarek who finished first in the Tokyo Olympics event. De Grasse won his fifth Olympic medal and his first gold in the race, followed by Bednarek claiming silver and Lyles taking bronze. Bednarek … [Read more...] about Who is Kenny Bednarek? The Wisconsin native who scored silver in Olympic upset
MCSO swears in 26 new sheriff deputy recruits
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) recently held its first in-person Deputy Sheriff Recruit graduation since the COVID-19 pandemic at the War Memorial Center. Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas swore in 26 Deputy Sheriff recruits. Here's a snapshot of the graduation for Deputy Recruit Classes #86 and #88. Join us in congratulating the newest members of MCSO. To learn more … [Read more...] about MCSO swears in 26 new sheriff deputy recruits
Mother Clara Atwater passes
Mother Clara Atwater died August 2, 2021. She was 86 years old. Atwater founded Love Tabernacle Church where she served as pastor; and Gingerbread Land, Inc., a nonprofit organization reaching out to those in need of support, guidance, and love. She started her ministry after relocating to Milwaukee from Detroit in the early 1960s. She was a Black Excellence Award honoree at … [Read more...] about Mother Clara Atwater passes