Thursday January 12, 2023, The Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) hosted their installation celebration for their 2023 president and officers at Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. The local chapter was chartered in 1980 and has played an active role in Milwaukee as a forum for advocacy and implementation strategies that address health … [Read more...] about National Black Nurse Association chapter hosts installation ceremony
Swearing in Ceremonies
Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Dr. Denita R. Ball was sworn in on Friday, January 6, 2023, as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County. She is the first female sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in Wisconsin. The historic community ceremony took place at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The Honorable Chief Justice Mary Triggiano swore in … [Read more...] about Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Anna Marie Hodges sworn in as Clerk of Circuit Court
Anna Marie Hodges was sworn in as the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. She made history as the first African American female elected to this office. The Honorable Judge Maxine Aldridge White administered the oath of office. … [Read more...] about Anna Marie Hodges sworn in as Clerk of Circuit Court
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