On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) lit the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge and other city buildings in blue in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. "We light the bridge blue, and nearly 13 other landmarks across the city blue, to bring awareness to this disease that is, preventable, beatable and treatable," said Associate Professor at MCW … [Read more...] about Hoan Bridge lit in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
On Friday, February 24, 2023, The Black Excellence/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation (BLE/LJSF) hosted the 38th Annual Black Excellence Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Founded in 1986 by Milwaukee Times co-founders the late Nathan Conyers, the late Louvenia Johnson and the late Luther Golden, the event held each February for Black History Month, … [Read more...] about Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
A Birthday/Memorial Celebration was held for the late Marilyn Gillien at Concordia College's Wgema Campus, 3215 W. State St. on February 18, 2023. Marilyn passed away on January 11, 2022, the family decided to wait until after her birthday on February 17, to have a joint Birthday/Memorial Celebration. The family would like to thank to all who attended, especially her Blue Devil … [Read more...] about Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
“Read to Succeed” in grades K3 – 2nd at Auer Avenue Elementary School was an investment and commitment by Target, BCDI - Milwaukee and Greater Milwaukee Urban League in the future of our youngest citizens. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, this collaborative team of volunteers donated and assembled decorative bags filled with books to start a home library, a “Read to Succeed” … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
GMUL hosts ’62nd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon’
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) celebrated equity and inclusion at the "62nd Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon" on February 23, 2023 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Individuals received awards in areas including economic development, education, health, advocacy, and more. GMUL and Molson Coors also launched "The Entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’62nd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon’
Local photographer honored at City’s Black History program
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 the City of Milwaukee's "7th Annual Black History Program" was held at the City Hall Rotunda. The program was put on by Alderpersons Milele Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., Khalif Rainey and Russell W. Stamper II. The Living Legend Award went to Yvonne Kemp, who was born in Racine, Wisconsin, but raised in Milwaukee. She attended Seifert Elementary … [Read more...] about Local photographer honored at City’s Black History program
Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha PI Chapter hosts annual Jazz Brunch
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, the Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha PI Chapter held their annual Jazz Brunch at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel North Shore, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. The Jazz Brunch was a benefit for citizens with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This year's honoree Epitomized Living, LLC, owns and operates adult family homes for the following target … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha PI Chapter hosts annual Jazz Brunch
WGLB Radio honors history-making Milwaukee Fire Department couple
On Monday, February 6, 2023, WGLB Radio/ Joy Unspeakable Radio (1560-AM and 96.1 FM) and Dr. Ricky Price, Sr. honored Assistant Milwaukee Fire Chief Sharon Purifoy-Smoots for 25 years of service to the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) and the community. Also honored was her husband Dr. Dewayne Smoots, Assistant Milwaukee Fire Chief for 36 years of service to MFD. WGLB is proud … [Read more...] about WGLB Radio honors history-making Milwaukee Fire Department couple
Hazel Kendrix celebrates 100th Birthday
Hazel Kendrix (inset) was already 46 years old and the mother of 10 children in 1969 when she decided to leave her rural Louisiana home, the only place she had ever lived, and move with her children to Milwaukee in search of a better life. “I married a man,” she explained recently when asked what prompted her to move, “and he was mean, so I left him. I’ve never looked … [Read more...] about Hazel Kendrix celebrates 100th Birthday