On Saturday, December 4, 2021, former alderwoman and longtime community advocate Elizabeth Coggs and longtime friend Kathy White celebrated their birthdays together at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The birthday gals looked pretty in pink and celebrating with music, food, family and friends was the highlight of the evening. Also in … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays
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Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
On November 30, 2021, The City of Milwaukee hosted a dedication of the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building at 711 W. Wells Street, in honor of its architect Alonzo Robinson, Jr. (center). Alonzo was the first African American architect licensed by the state of Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee's first Black registered municipal architect. His career was marked … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (WFD&MA) hosted "A Parade of Hearses Against Violence," at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Danlies Way. The event was to show solidarity among the African American funeral directors and take a stand against violence. As funeral directors and … [Read more...] about WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin has teamed up with local businesses, faith based and community organizations in a COVID-19 campaign effort. The COVID-19 campaign provides access to COVID-19 and the flu vaccinations for the community in a comfortable environment. COVID-19 campaign also provides community members with healthy food from Miracle on 35th Street Food … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events
Local author releases first book
Samantha Wilson (left) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has published her first novel, The Girl Who Was Abused, based on a true story. Ms. Wilson's father, Roderick Wilson (right), who is a retired accounting instructor at MATC, is a loving supporter of his daughter's work. The book is launching in March 2022; for more information about the book you can reach Samantha Wilson at: … [Read more...] about Local author releases first book
MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 19, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., held its "10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 west Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Green Bay … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘ 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee’s downtown lights up for the holidays
Milwaukee’s downtown was illuminated with more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays during the 23rd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, Nov. 18, 2021 – Jan. 1, 2022. The celebration kicked off on Thursday, November 18, 2021, with a holiday broadcast on WISN-TV 12, which featured a sampling of downtown’s holiday shows and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s downtown lights up for the holidays
Your Safe Haven celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, newly founded non-profit, Your Safe Haven celebrated its grand opening at 8500 W. Capitol Drive. After hosting a series of events for two months, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony, free food, on-site tours and presentations, information packets for youth and families and much more. For more information about Your Safe Haven's programs and … [Read more...] about Your Safe Haven celebrates grand opening
Alderwoman Milele Coggs hosts 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, invited residents to attend the 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th St. The free event provided residents with information on home financing, home repairs, foreclosure assistance and more and featured virtual workshops and an in-person … [Read more...] about Alderwoman Milele Coggs hosts 11th Annual Housing Resource Fair