On Sunday, April 14, 2024, friends and colleagues hosted a birthday fundraiser for Congresswoman Gwen Moore at The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. Congresswoman Moore was joined by friends, family, community leaders and supporters (top photo) to help celebrate her birthday and to raise funds for her future campaigns. Congresswoman Moore is pictured with her son, State … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore celebrates birthday with fundraiser at Ivy House
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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
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a successful first series sweep over the New York Mets. Despite the rain and cold, the game was a sell-out. Jackson Chourio singled in a run in his first American Family Field plate appearance; Christian Yelich homered; and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field
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’
New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter
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
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