On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicaid hosted a drive-thru "Thank You" event at Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr. Anthem partnered with Advocate Aurora Health, All of Us, Froedtert and the Medical Collage of Wisconsin, Covering WI, Target, Progressive Community Health Centers, LIHF, Vivent Health, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
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Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee hosted its first ever "Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day,"at MPD District 1, 749 W. State St. The idea for "Police Appreciation Day" came from Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Tracey Dent (front row, right). "We just wanted as a community, as a whole, to say thank you for doing what you're doing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, WestCare, and Wisconsin Safe & Sound partnered together to host an end of the summer "Harambee Intergenerational Community Clean-up" at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. A number of local volunteers, including the District 5 Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...] about Community organizations partner with Harambee residents for neighborhood clean-up
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted a voter registration event at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. Attendees could safely register to vote for the upcoming presidential election as well as receive a free COVID-19 safety kit containing hand sanitizer, facial tissues, masks and more. There was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
Gloria Miller celebrates 69th birthday
On Friday, September 25, 2020, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Special Events Director Gloria Miller (center) celebrated her 69th birthday during St. Ann's Free Refreshment Friday at St. Ann's Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Avenue. Sixty-nine of her friends, family, neighbors and co-workers joined her in celebrating her birthday "old school." Music was provided by … [Read more...] about Gloria Miller celebrates 69th birthday
Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Vernon Townsend, one of Milwaukee's few remaining World War II veterans, celebrated his 100th birthday. Five generations of his family and friends gathered to wish him well for his 100 birthday with a surprise drive-by parade (due to social distancing). Happy Birthday Mr. Townsend! … [Read more...] about Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday
Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Register to Vote COVID-19 Testing Come Alive October 5 MLK Heritage Health Center Isaac Coggs Hertage Health Center … [Read more...] about Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group "The Emotions," has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the band's official Facebook page Sunday, Septemeber 20, 2020. "Pam succumbed to health challenges that she'd been battling for several years," the post read. "Now our beautiful sister will sing amongst the angels in heaven in perfect … [Read more...] about Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61
Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the family of Jacob Blake, Jr., who was shot in the back in Kenosha, WI on August 23, 2020, was joined by hundreds of peaceful protesters, including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Congresswoman Gwen Moore to protest the shooting of Blake. Despite violence that had erupted during the week-long protest, Saturday's march was one of solidarity and unity … [Read more...] about Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
Milwaukee Urban League urges Black voters to ‘Reclaim Your Vote!’
On Saturday, September 5, 2020, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted a press conference at its offices, 435 W. North Ave., announcing its new voter engagement initiative, "Reclaim Your Vote." Partnering with local organizations and business through the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, the "Get Out the Vote" efforts and activities will focus on voter education, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League urges Black voters to ‘Reclaim Your Vote!’