On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., held its Diverse Business Development Program Graduation at Compel Family Life Center, 4057 N. Mayfair Rd. The event was the culmination of the eight-week Cohort for the Diverse Business Development Program. Their were various speakers who provided resources and information to small businesses. It was also an … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries hosts diverse business graduation and laptop award
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Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off events
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in commemoration of Flag Day and to help kick off the forthcoming Juneteenth Day celebrations that would be taking place in the city, X Men United, LLC, Wisconsin Community Services, and the Office of Violence Prevention held a raising of the Juneteenth Community flag at Atkinson Triangle Park. … [Read more...] about Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off events
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts ’21st Annual Men Who Cook’
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosted "A Taste of Black Milwaukee" dining event and featuring the "21st Annual Men Who Cook" competition at the Destiny Youth Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St. The event was hosted by comedian D-Rock and featured guest celebrity cook, singer Rodney Poe. Also at the event DJ Jay B. Fresh and DJ Worldwing provided music … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts ’21st Annual Men Who Cook’
Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
Drucilla Lyles is part of the so-called Greatest Generation, those Americans born during the Great Depression and who as young adults helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II. Drucilla celebrated her 100th birthday on June 11, 2023. Her large family of descendants threw here a surprise birthday party at the Hilton Inn on June 10. Drucilla was born … [Read more...] about Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrated her 104th birthday with family, friends and church family at St. Matthew CME. Church, 7500 N 76th St. Born on May 16, 1919 in St. Joseph, LA to Louise Winn-Bradley and Alfred Bradley, Sr., on a 60-acre farm owned by her father, the first African American to own his farm outright in the parish. Ruth would cook … [Read more...] about Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday
Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards
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
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