On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted "Kind of Blue Jazz Brunch," at Arts@Large, 1100 S. 5th St. The event brought supporters together to celebrate the organization's 8th anniversary and raise money for their Housing Solutions Project to strengthen and provide safe, dignified housing for women who have fled from sex trafficking and desire a hand-up to … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts Blue Jazz Brunch
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Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
The 37th Annual Black Excellence Awards Program was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Brown Deer. Twelve high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation. The students were also presented laptops from Dr. Eve Hall of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL). Dr. Hall is a former educator with … [Read more...] about Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Milwaukee turned out to the polls to elect a new mayor. Since the a very packed field was narrowed in primary, the two top runners were interim Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. After the votes were tallied Cavalier Johnson receiving 71.69 percent of the vote, has been formally elected as our first new mayor in 18 years. Johnson is … [Read more...] about Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’
On Thursday, March 21, 2022, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Be Inspired Works, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Gee's Clippers hosted the first of a series of forums called "Real Men, Real Talk, Barbershop Series" for men of color here in Milwaukee at Gee's Clippers, 2200 N Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. "Real Men, Real Talk" is a safe place for men of color to build, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’
Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?’
On Friday, March 22, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Guild sat down with party leaders to have the conversation of why the black vote is important to either party when there seems to be a disconnect of urgency on our issues after the election. The event entitled 'To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?" was held at the CFFC Destiny Plaza, 7210 N. 76th Street. During … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?’
Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
On March 26, 2022, Edward Leland Carlson celebrated his 80th birthday with his wife of 33 years, Linda Miles Carlson, 5 generations of family and many friends at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukee. Mr. Ed, as he is frequently called, is a native of Phoenix, AZ, but has enjoyed his residency in Milwaukee for the past 17 years. Upon Edward's arrival in Milwaukee, he taught a bilingual … [Read more...] about Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
American Heart Association launches new ‘Check. Change. Control.’ program
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the American Heart Association and Ascension Healthcare hosted a luncheon to announce the American Heart Association's new high blood pressure management program called Check. Change. Control. (CCC) at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 3132 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. CCC is an evidence-based high blood pressure management program created … [Read more...] about American Heart Association launches new ‘Check. Change. Control.’ program
St. Ann Center hosts “3rd Annual Indaba African Ball”
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosted its "3rd Annual Indba African Ball," at its Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Ave. The ball is a fundraiser for the Indaba band shell, a popular entertainment venue located on the Buycyrus Campus grounds and hosts various free concerts and events during the summer. The ball kicked off Black History … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center hosts “3rd Annual Indaba African Ball”
‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
On Friday, March 11 through Sunday March 13, 2022, CAPITA Productions presented "We Are The Drum 2022," at Milwaukee Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th Street. "We Are The Drum" is now in its 28th season and these were the first live performances since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous year's show had been held virtually online. The show is a musical journey of … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club presents “Remember & Rejoice Luncheon”
On Friday, March 18, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., and Northcott Senior Club hosted "Remember & Rejoice Luncheon," at 2400 N. 6th Street. The luncheon was held in order to rejoice over the possible ending of the pandemic, and to spend time with good friends and great food. It was a chance to share one-on-one conversations once … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club presents “Remember & Rejoice Luncheon”