Thursday, August 2, 2018, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs along with Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and many other supporters, kicked off a week -long celebration of African American art and culture here in Milwaukee with the celebration of the '6th Annual Bronzeville Week,' August 4, 2018 and running until August 11, 2018. The week long festivities began on August 4 with the '3rd … [Read more...] about Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Riverworks officially opens new City Center
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Riverworks Development Corporation (RDC) celebrated the grand opening of their Riverworks City Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new center is situated at 3334 N. Holton St., and contains office space and retail space in one location. Among the businesses already open include a new expanded Family Dollar location, a laundromat and a … [Read more...] about Riverworks officially opens new City Center
Despite the weather, Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth Day
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Milwaukee celebrated its 47th Annual Juneteenth Day on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Despite a rainy and overcast day, thousands turned out to take part in the festivities which included a parade, vendors, music, food, and live performances. The Milwaukee celebration is put on by Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., and is the oldest known … [Read more...] about Despite the weather, Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth Day
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), celebrated the grand opening of the new Workforce Technology Center located inside their offices at 435 W. North Ave. The center offers individuals the opportunity to learn valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills that can lead to rewarding career opportunities. The new center showcases … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
Politics and Poetry II
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invited residents to a night of politically-charged poetry from some of Milwaukee’s best spoken word artists and politicians of all ages, on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in the City Hall rotunda. Hosted by Kwabena Antoine Nixon (IKAN) and sponsored by Alderwoman Coggs, the NAACP Young Adult Committee Milwaukee Branch, the League of Young Voters and the … [Read more...] about Politics and Poetry II