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
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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
Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson
HistoryMaker, Top 100 Women Influencer to Receive National Civic Leader Award The Fellowship Open recently announced corporate trailblazer, entrepreneurial industry leader, and PGA REACH Trustee Dee M. Robinson will be recognized as the 2021 Fellowship Open National Civic Leader. Robinson will receive her award during Fellowship Open weekend activities, August 19-22, … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson
Kohl’s Thank You Thursdays – Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7
Visit the museum for FREE the first Thursday of each month, thanks to our partnership with Kohl's! http://mpm.edu/kyt … [Read more...] about Kohl’s Thank You Thursdays – Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7
Back-to-School Book Bag Give-a-Way on August 21
Free flu shots provided by Walgreens. Refreshments will be provided. http://www.northwestfuneralchapel.com … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Book Bag Give-a-Way on August 21
Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrates 100 years
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, the historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrated their 100th anniversary at 2600 West Atkinson Ave. To celebrate, Garden Homes Neighborhood Association along with the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corp, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), Impact Seven and Cinnaire, joined forces to renovate 11 … [Read more...] about Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrates 100 years
The Art of Health, Inc. presents tea and doll art exhibit
The Art of Health, Inc., presented a Doll Art exhibit themed, “Dolls From Around the World” and a “Young Ladies Tea” at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The theme was “Building Healthy Attitudes for Young Ladies”. This nurturing and cultural event coordinated by Marquita Edwards, developed to build on art, social awareness and character. … [Read more...] about The Art of Health, Inc. presents tea and doll art exhibit
Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, born December 6, 1994)[3] is a Greek Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club's senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he … [Read more...] about Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
The Art of Health, Inc., present Doll Art and Afternoon Tea
The Art of Health, Inc., is presenting a Doll Art exhibit at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit is called “Dolls From Around the World” and will feature many types of dolls from various cultural groups. Several of the dolls displayed are collector’s items as well … [Read more...] about The Art of Health, Inc., present Doll Art and Afternoon Tea
Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, an appreciation dinner was held at the Masonic Lodge, 4315 N. 92nd Street, in honor of Elder Jesse Reed for all life accomplishments. Elder Reed was known as "Jesse the Butcher," because he was in the grocery business for 20 years. He then started Reed's Used Furniture Store, 4909 West Custer Street in 1995 and still runs it to this day. Elder Reed … [Read more...] about Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed