On Saturday November 2, 2024, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) held its "39th Annual Black and White Ball" at the newly redesigned Baird Center located at 405 W. Kilbourn Ave. As part of the organization theme, "Celebrating 105: Legacy and Impact," current GMUL President, CEO and host Dr. Eve M. Hall gave honors to the past presidents, Kenneth F. Little (1994-2002) and … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘2024 Black and White Ball’
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts scholarship and laptop awards presentation
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosted its annual "Scholarship and Laptop Awards Presentation" event at Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Welcome Center. Nearly 100 area high school graduates headed to college this fall received $1,000 scholarships and/or laptops as well as backpacks loaded with additional necessities from Greater Milwaukee Urban League. … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts scholarship and laptop awards presentation
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at FIS Global in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by FIS and attended by more than 100 friends of GMUL, business leaders, city officials, and the league's board members. The meeting was focused on the theme "A Review of 2023 and Focus on the Future." It was led by Dr. … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
Greater Milwaukee Urban League, partners host ‘STEAM n2 Careers’
On Monday, April 4, 2024, 300 students from seven Milwaukee area elementary schools participated in a full day of hands-on exhibits, activities, and projects exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) career paths. The event was generously sponsored by Kohler Co., Kohl's, and Rockwell Automation. The STEAM n2 Careers Summit was Thursday, … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League, partners host ‘STEAM n2 Careers’
GMUL hosts annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
On Monday, February 19, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon featured a special panel discussion on 2023 milestones with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Attorney John W. Daniels, Jr. Daniels received … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, more than 1,100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders, including many area CEOs, came together to attend the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s (GMUL) Black and White Ball, which featured a performance by Grammy-nominated R&B and jazz singer Patrice Rushen. The sold-out event was held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL), along with the generous donations of Enterprise Holdings, Johnson Controls, Kohler Co., and the NBA Foundation, awarded more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates scholarships and laptops at the The Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and/or … [Read more...] about GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the city of Milwaukee observed its 52nd Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. The theme of this year’s parade was "I Am Juneteenth." When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. The local parade and festivities have … [Read more...] about Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
GMUL and Molson Coors team up to help small business leaders with the Entrepreneurship Connection Program
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Molson Coors hosted "The Power of Capital," the latest in a series of events in the Entrepreneurship Connection Program, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the University Club, 924 E. Wells St. Entrepreneurs from across the greater Milwaukee area gathered to hear from financial experts on raising capital to launch and sustain their … [Read more...] about GMUL and Molson Coors team up to help small business leaders with the Entrepreneurship Connection Program
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Leaders LeadUp’
On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted "Leaders LeadUp™," a new online social community and learning platform for women of color in the region. The event was held at the University Club of Milwaukee, 924 E. Wells St. “Greater Milwaukee Urban League is dedicated to providing and supporting opportunities that empower communities and … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Leaders LeadUp’