On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Principal Shantee Williams, students, teachers and support staff of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School held their annual Black History Month event. This year's theme was the "Black History Wax Museum: Celebrating Black Cinema." More than 100 parents, guardians, family and friends attended the special night complete with watching a film and … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School celebrates black cinema
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‘Second Annual Melanin Mixer’ honors local business leaders
"The 2nd Annual Melanin Mixer," founded by business owner Grace Cole (top photo), was beautifully unveiled on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the exclusive The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. The sold-out audience of more than 250 excited attendees were dressed to impress in shades of brown, gold, bronze, tan, and creme all complimenting the theme, "Standing on Business!" The … [Read more...] about ‘Second Annual Melanin Mixer’ honors local business leaders
Marcus Performing Arts Center welcomes the Ailey American Dance Theater
The Marcus Performing Arts Center welcomed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U. S. Congress as a vital American ”Cultural Ambassador to the World” and one of the most popular dance companies, for a one-night-only performance on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Marcus Center's Uihlein Hall as part of its MPAC Presents Dance Series. The Alvin Ailey American Dance … [Read more...] about Marcus Performing Arts Center welcomes the Ailey American Dance Theater
Dad-Achler Party for Javis McPike
A Dad-Achler Party was given to Javis McPike (top photo) held on November 6, 2021. Several friends were in attendance, including his grandmother, Eloise McPike (bottom photo seated). … [Read more...] about Dad-Achler Party for Javis McPike
Sigma Gamma Rho walk to end domestic violence
On Saturday, October 2, 2021`, Sorority Sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho pose beautifully at the “Let Her Live Walk To End Domestic Violence” organized by the founders of EXPOSED: The Podcast. … [Read more...] about Sigma Gamma Rho walk to end domestic violence
V100.7 FM hosts Sista Strut to help support Breast cancer survivors
On Saturday, October 2, 2021 Doctoral Student and Breast Cancer Researcher Donetta Walker; University of Wisconin - Milwaukee School of Nursing Professor Sandra Millon- Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN; and Ms. Jackie Smith stood proudly together before walking at the annual V100.7 FM Sista Strut to support women survivors with Breast Cancer. … [Read more...] about V100.7 FM hosts Sista Strut to help support Breast cancer survivors
Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH) hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th Street, to announce this year's Juneteenth Day activities. NNH Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., (right photo) announced that this year's theme will be, "History and Heritage meets Legacy and Promise," honoring the 50th Anniversary of Juneteenth Day. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Granville Business Improvement District held the annual Granville Harvest Fest at 8633 W. Brown Deer Rd. Despite COVID-19 the festival was a great place for fun fall family activities like pumpkin decorating, coloring, community art projects, games, horse rides, food, live music and outdoor movies including "Disney's Moana," "Spiderman Into the … [Read more...] about Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
War Memorial Center unveils new exhibit honoring African American Veterans
On Monday, February 3, 2020, The War Memorial Center unveiled their much-anticipated exhibit on African American contributions to the U.S. military, just in time for Black History Month at the War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. The mural, which is located on the third floor of the center, documents African American participation in all the wars fought by the United … [Read more...] about War Memorial Center unveils new exhibit honoring African American Veterans