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October 30th, 2025

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Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts weekend conference, honors legacy of the late Mildred Harpole

On Saturday March 4, 2023, the Grand Executive Board Meeting Northern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosted a weekend conference in the city of Milwaukee at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel. The national president Sonda Bradfield and the host chapter Alpha Pi president Terese Robinson put together a well-attended conference, with chapters from all around the USA. On … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts weekend conference, honors legacy of the late Mildred Harpole

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity celebrates Founders Day

On Saturday February 18, 2023 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin 813 E. Kilbourn Avenue, the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., held their Founders Day Dinner. The event was open to the public and the guest speaker was Jimmy McMikle, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. A native of Connecticut’s Greater Hartford area, Jimmy … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity celebrates Founders Day

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin hosts 2022 Impact Awards

On Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, the YWCA Gala Awards Ceremony and 2022 Impact Awards was held. The YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (YWCA SEW) President and CEO Tracy L. Williams stated that the first Gala and Awards Ceremony was the power of collaboration through partners and champions whose lives create impact on the community. The amazing show … [Read more...] about YWCA Southeast Wisconsin hosts 2022 Impact Awards

Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee

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

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’