Milwaukee "showed up and showed out" to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
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Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
On Saturday May 11, 2024, Jessie Ruth Bradley McNeely Wells celebrated her 105th birthday at St. Matthew CME Church, 7500 N. 76th St. Jessie was born in St. Joseph, LA on May 16, 1919. She moved to Flint, MI after high school graduation, later married Charles Thomas McNeely, Sr. and had two children, R.L. and Tracey Louise and lovingly raised stepson Charles Louis, Jr. … [Read more...] about Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Milwaukee showed up and showed out to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby’
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter celebrated '6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby', the Foundation's signature fundraiser. Held annually on the first Saturday in May this years' event coincided with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, 'AKA Day at the Derby' and was held at The Preserve … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby’
MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
‘Orishas & Oracles:’ A gallery show by Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma
On Friday, April 19, 2024, father/daughter creative duo and Lindsay Heights residents Ras 'Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma premiered their new joint gallery show during Gallery Night and Day 2024. The show entitled "Orishas & Oracles" is on exhibit at Adams Garden Park, 1836 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The show can be viewed by appointment by calling 414-943-2247 until July, 6, 2024. There … [Read more...] about ‘Orishas & Oracles:’ A gallery show by Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma
Nellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 88th birthday at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday, but the event was also a fundraiser for … [Read more...] about Nellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
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’
Outreach Community Health Center hosts ‘Dine with DOCS’
"Dine with DOCS," an Outreach Community Health Center hosted a fundraiser held on March 20, 2024, at Benihana's Restaurant, 850 N. Plankinton Ave. Outreach doctors were flipping shrimp and creating volcanoes cocktails at the restaurant. Guests enjoyed a six-course meal consisting of onion soup, salad, hibachi shrimp appetizers, hibachi vegetables, chicken fried rice, steak, … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Center hosts ‘Dine with DOCS’
Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School celebrated Women's History Month on March 14, 2024 at the school, located at 7878 N. 60th St. Women's History Month is a time to recognize the important contributions of women throughout our past who have played a role in shaping our children's future. Therefore, Thoreau School acknowledges them with an award along with many other guests. … [Read more...] about Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony