On Friday October 7, 2022, Young's Bar Incorporated, 3573 North Teutonia Avenue, held their 53206 Breast Cancer Awareness event in partnership with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. The proceeds from the event were donated on behalf of Ms. Charlene Gray (center) a breast cancer survivor. The education material and door prizes given to the community were donated by MHSI Corporate … [Read more...] about Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
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African Diaspora Council’s ‘6th Annual School Supply Drive
This year the African Diaspora Council (ADC) held its "6th Annual School Supply Drive," and they are very excited to continue this wonderful community initiative with their adopted school, Lafollette Elementary located at 3239 N. 9th Street. The students who attend this school often do so without having the tools students desperately need to return to learning and to ensure … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council’s ‘6th Annual School Supply Drive
AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega and Upsilon Mu Omega Chapters were at City Hall to meet with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to engage with Common Council members and city officials. Members of the sorority discussed various community-related topics with the alderwomen, and attended the … [Read more...] about AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall
E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosted its "1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser," at Aria Banquet Hall, 5444 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. The event was a fundraiser to help raise awareness of sickle cell anemia and help raise funds for the resource center to continue to spread awareness of an illness that affects millions … [Read more...] about E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
Findley Foundation hosts pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, the Findley Foundation, which operates the Findley Medical Clinic, hosted a public pop-up clinic that provided free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, at Ascension Fellowship Church, 2429 W. Hampton Ave. The Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax vaccines were provided to men, women and children at no cost or insurance required and without an … [Read more...] about Findley Foundation hosts pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots
Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church hosted the first pastoral anniversary for Rev. Ray E. Murphy, M. Div. (left photo, right) and First Lady JaQuita Murphy (left photo, left) at the church, 5277 N. 36th St. The theme for the event was "A Servant Sent to Serve-Jeremiah, 3:15" and the guest speaker was Rev. Everett Jennings, Jr., of New Life … [Read more...] about Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Guild hosted their 3rd Annual Art Show at Greenwood Gallery and Framing, 4233 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, which is owned by Guild member Fredrick Robinson, Jr. The event was free to the public; guests were asked to bring school supplies to help assist students at the schools that the Greater Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League Guild hosts 3rd Annual Art Show
Greater Milwaukee Urban League helps welcome Auer Avenue students back-to-school
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and the Auer Avenue Community School staff welcomed the 2022/2023 class of students back to school with a red carpet celebration, to help kick off the school year. Auer Ave. Teachers, GMUL volunteers and other members of the community gathered to cheer on students and offer "high-fives." Pictured at the … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League helps welcome Auer Avenue students back-to-school
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
On August 20, 2022, Northwest Funeral Chapel along with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. - Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their "2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway," at Northwest's Family Activity Center, 4034 W. Good Hope Rd. The event included free book bags and supplies for children grades 1st-8th, free hair cuts, food by Pop's BBQ, free information, and live music by DJ Special K. … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels (right), who serves as pastor of the Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ, along with representatives from Anthem Healthcare and the city of Milwaukee, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new CH Mason Community Health Clinic, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. After originally opening in 2008, the clinic was first run under … [Read more...] about Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic