On Saturday, May 27, 2023, The Spann Foundation formerly the Rev. James W. Spann, II Foundation, celebrated its 20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Ceremony with an 'all white attire' brunch at the Holiday Inn- Milwaukee Riverfront, 4700 N. Port Washington Road. At this year's scholarship awards eight students were awarded a $1000.00 Scholarship. The keynote speaker was the … [Read more...] about Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosts first-ever scholarship awards
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (PBSF) Delta XI Sigma Chapter hosted its first-ever 2023 College Scholarship presentation at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. The keynote speaker for this event was Milwaukee Chief of Police Dr. Jeffrey B. Norman. This year's recipients are (lower left photo, from left) are Russell … [Read more...] about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosts first-ever scholarship awards
Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Ethel Ivory moved to Milwaukee from Corinth, MS in 1943 when she was 20-yearsold. She was a relatively early member of the Great Migration, a movement which caused a massive number of black laborers and families to move North in search of better living and working conditions in the decade during and after World War II. On May 13, 2023 Ethel celebrated her 99th birthday with a … [Read more...] about Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Mother’s Day Wellness Conference’
The Mother’s Day Wellness Conference on May 14, 2023 at the Lois and Tom Dolan Community Center in Brown Deer included a continental buffet, comedy routines, motivational talks, self-care, vendor booths, a raffle and a surprise visit during the fashion show from Dr. LaToya K. Williams (upper photo), the 2022 Elite Ms. Wisconsin Earth pageant winner. The event was attended by … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Mother’s Day Wellness Conference’
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Epsilon Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted more than 80 women and children from the Milwaukee community at its Women's Empowerment Seminar at Alverno College. The seminar's theme was The Renaissance Woman: Refined, Renewed, and Restored. The empowerment seminar for women, chaired by Bianca Willingham and … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, more than 75 people, a mixture of family, friends and community leaders came together to celebrate Tiffany Henry's ' Joy In the City' 40th Birthday Celebration. This event was held at Saint Kate Hotel in the Arch Theatre, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue. This event was an "All Black Affair" Tiffany Henry is currently the Wisconsin Office … [Read more...] about Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
A Birthday/Memorial Celebration was held for the late Marilyn Gillien at Concordia College's Wgema Campus, 3215 W. State St. on February 18, 2023. Marilyn passed away on January 11, 2022, the family decided to wait until after her birthday on February 17, to have a joint Birthday/Memorial Celebration. The family would like to thank to all who attended, especially her Blue Devil … [Read more...] about Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
Remembering William L. Hackney
William L. Hackney went home peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Milwaukee. Born in Detroit, his light shone for 82 years. William was a resident of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. During that time, he worked in a brewery; as a case manager for the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development; as a volunteer at the Clinton Rose … [Read more...] about Remembering William L. Hackney
Elmer C. Anderson, Jr. passes
Elmer C. (Andy) Anderson, Jr., of Mequon, WI, passed away on February 2, 2023. Andy was born on November 19, 1930 in Excelsior, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer C. Anderson, Sr., his mother Edythe Hyatt Anderson, and his brother Robert Anderson. Andy was an active participant in various community organizations, such as the Community Brainstorming Conference. … [Read more...] about Elmer C. Anderson, Jr. passes
God willing, Milwaukee resident James Brown will celebrate his 95th birthday on January 28th
On the day he was born in 1928, American aviator Charles Lindbergh successfully completed a solo flight across the Andes Mountain range in South America. This was less than a year after he changed the course of history by successfully completing a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York City to Paris, France, without refueling. Milwaukee's James Brown (not to be … [Read more...] about God willing, Milwaukee resident James Brown will celebrate his 95th birthday on January 28th