On Sunday December 11, 2022 the Eta Phi Beta Sorority held their Candlelight Vesper Service at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2432 N. Teutonia Ave. The Kappa League members were in attendance and assisted Eta Phi Beta Sorority President Teresa Robinson (right photo, center) with the service. Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) Mahalia Kirk, … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee
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Former President Barack Obama visits Wisconsin to lend support to fellow Democrats for upcoming midterm elections
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee's North Division High School to campaign for his fellow Democratic candidates who are running in Wisconsin. Pictured at the rally (lower left photo, from left) were State Representative Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Lt. Gov.; Congresswoman Gwen Moore, who is seeking re-election; Gov. Tony Evers, … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama visits Wisconsin to lend support to fellow Democrats for upcoming midterm elections
Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Employ Milwaukee held their first fundraiser luncheon at the University Club Milwaukee. The goal of the fundraiser was to support summer youth employment, training, reentry programming and more. It was well attended and the guest speaker was Billye Aaron the wife of the late Hank Aaron. Billye Aaron has been an educator in the Atlanta Public … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
Retired Sheriff Richard Artison honored with award from League of Martin
On Thursday October 6, 2022, retired Sheriff Richard Artison was honored with the David Demos Award at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., by Sheriff Earnell Lucus. The David Demos Award is the highest award a member of the League of Martin can receive from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. The award is given to members who have made a … [Read more...] about Retired Sheriff Richard Artison honored with award from League of Martin
Mt. Carmel MBC hosts class on Modern Black Architects
On Friday September 16, 2022, Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 1717 W. Meinecke Ave. and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture held a class on Modern Architecture by Black Architects, which featured works by Alonzo Robinson, the first black architect in the state of Wisconsin. The class was attended by students and instructors from Milwaukee and … [Read more...] about Mt. Carmel MBC hosts class on Modern Black Architects
Mt. Carmel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway’
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, organizations and churches from all around the city of Milwaukee participated in Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and ODUA Association in Milwaukee's "Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway." This event provided one free back pack and school supplies to start the school year. The event was hosted by Mt. Carmel pastor Rev. Dr. Hugh Davis, Jr. … [Read more...] about Mt. Carmel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway’
MKE Fellowship Youth Open 2022
On Friday, August 12, 2022, at Currie Park Golf Course the MKE Fellowship Youth Open was held for youth 14 to 18 years old. They also sponsored a golf clinic lead by "We Black, We Golf," First Tee, Kappa League, and the PGA. … [Read more...] about MKE Fellowship Youth Open 2022
Summerfest returns with three-weekend format and major acts
Summerfest returned this summer with an expanded line-up of performers and an extended format. Following their post-pandemic format from last year, Summerfest took place over 3 weekends rather than the traditional two. This not only allowed Summerfest to pack the event with more entertainers but also clean the Henry Maier Festival Park and restock food venues. Some of the … [Read more...] about Summerfest returns with three-weekend format and major acts
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosts annual “Kappa Kook Out”
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held its annual "Kappa Kook Out" in McGovern Park area 4 which was well attended by the Divine 9 and citizens from the Milwaukee area. Special guests who stopped by to partake in great food and conversation included Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman, current Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosts annual “Kappa Kook Out”
IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast
On Saturday June 18, 2022 at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music & Arts located (IPAMA) at 3200 W. Hampton Ave., Attorney John Daniels hosted a Juneteeth Day breakfast for the Divine 9, introducing the new African American Music & Arts building. The IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays inventions, discoveries and … [Read more...] about IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast