On Friday April 5, 2024, crews installed the new street signs that bear the name of Dr. Lester Carter Jr., a pioneering pharmacist who served Milwaukee’s black residents for decades. In 2023, the Common Council voted to rename N. 24th St., from W. Keefe Ave. to W. Center St., as 'N. Dr. Lester Carter Drive' Previously, N. 24th St. held an honorary name of 'N. Dr. Lester … [Read more...] about New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter
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Horicon Bank deposits $250,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan, Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
Horicon Bank commemorated the legacy of Ardie and Wilbur Halyard during Women’s History Month, recognizing their pioneering efforts in empowering African American families with generational wealth through homeownership a century ago by founding Columbia Savings & Loan Association (CSL) during a celebration on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 attended by area community and business … [Read more...] about Horicon Bank deposits $250,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan, Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
A Parrish family legacy
Atty. Sheila Parrish-Spence has been sworn in as a Milwaukee County Supplemental Court Commissioner by the Honorable Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Ana Berrios-Schroeder. Atty. Parrish-Spence continues the family legacy of her father, the late Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Clarence Parrish. He was the first black lawyer in Milwaukee County to win an election – it … [Read more...] about A Parrish family legacy
Our Daily Bread, Inc. hosts annual community baby shower
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. (ODB), hosted its "15th Annual Community Baby Shower," at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., that focused on wellness. This is the third event for ODB that provided invaluable mental health resources and information. Mothers engaged in a fun-filled day of … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread, Inc. hosts annual community baby shower
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
The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’
The Cream City (WI) Chapter and the Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held its inaugural nationwide "Black Family Wellness Expo" on March 18, 2024, in an effort to reduce health disparities and save black lives. This effort in Milwaukee is aimed at addressing multiple health, educational, and economic disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life … [Read more...] about The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’
Milwaukee police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com hosted their Newsmaker Luncheon with headliner Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St. Chief Norman was joined by a media panel which included (top left photo, seated from right) CBS 58's A.J. Bayatpour; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Elliot Hughes; and Spectrum News 1's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
African American Environmental Pioneer Awards hosts 5th annual event for Black History Month
The 5TH Annual African American Environmental Pioneers Awards (AAEPA) were held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. These awards were first held in 2020, in effort to recognize African American community members who have dedicated themselves to work in service to the Milwaukee community and the planet, through their work in environmental … [Read more...] about African American Environmental Pioneer Awards hosts 5th annual event for Black History Month
UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the historic Hilton Milwaukee City Center, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) celebrated 80 years of empowering students and transforming the future during the 9th annual Milwaukee Mayor's Masked Ball. This year's event was Mayor Cavalier Johnson's third year of serving as the ambassador for more than 400 guests. As part of the the ball UNCF honored … [Read more...] about UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’