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
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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
Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee to demonstrate against the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking case that made abortion legal in the United States nearly 50 years ago. Marchers from all walks of life, male and female gathered in Red Arrow Park to voice their concern on the potential overruling of … [Read more...] about Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the Hilton Garden Inn. The CTE board president Douglas D. Kelly presented the board with a proclamation from the Governor's office and Milwaukee County. CTE's mission is to research, develop, implement and advocate for programs serving young people ages 9 - 21, … [Read more...] about Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary
Medical College of WI, All of Us, Bader Philanthropies and WNOV host live broadcast addressing health research questions
The All of Us Research Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin sponsored a WNOV live broadcast with Keith Parris on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Bader Philanthropies. The morning opened with a continental breakfast and the gathering of enthusiastic registrants for a panel discussion about health research and its role in addressing health disparities, the advancement of … [Read more...] about Medical College of WI, All of Us, Bader Philanthropies and WNOV host live broadcast addressing health research questions
Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
On Friday April 9, 2022, Blues Alright presented the "9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival" at the Miller High Life Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., featuring various blues acts from Mississippi and Memphis, including Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Willie Clayton, Sir Charles, and Bobby Rush. They played to a sold-out crowd and Willie Clayton did a special tribute to Prince. … [Read more...] about Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
Dr. Frankie Felder hosts signing and discussion of new book
On Friday February 4, 2022, at Coffee Make You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave., Dr. Frankie O. Felder, Ed.D., gave a reading from her book, "OURstory Unchained and Liberated from History." The book is a major contribution to correcting the great wrong in history which has pretty much ignored the heroic efforts of black soldiers who put on Union uniforms to prove their willingness … [Read more...] about Dr. Frankie Felder hosts signing and discussion of new book
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates ‘ 111th Founders’ Day’
On Saturday, January 8, 2022, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., hosted its fraternity’s annual "111th Founders’ Day" event. This year’s Founders’ Day event was open to the public and featured notable guests Ruben A. Shelton III, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 34th Grand Polemarch; and guest speaker: Rasheeda S. Liberty, Sigma Gamma Rho … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates ‘ 111th Founders’ Day’
New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in
It's official, city of Milwaukee native Jeffrey B. Norman was sworn in as Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The public ceremony took place on Monday, November 15, 2021, in the Common Council Chambers at Milwaukee's City Hall. Chief Norman was sworn in by the Fire and Police Commission executive director, Leon W. Todd. Mayor Tom Barrett spoke along with Common Council … [Read more...] about New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in