On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church hosted their "27th Annual Chicken and Fish Dinner Fundraiser" at the church, 2829 N. Teutonia Ave. The delicious dinner which featured fried fish and chicken, as well as sides of all kinds, was lovingly prepared by the women of Trinity MBC. Pictured are the church volunteers who help make the dinner possible: … [Read more...] about Trinity MBC holds ’27th Annual Chicken & Fish Fundraiser’
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Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
On August 31, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted an award presentation for Governor Evers and Senator Taylor at their clinic at 210 W. Capitol Drive. The State Champion Award was in recognition of their support and advocacy to increase investment for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and their commitment to advance access to medical, dental, and … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
On August 31, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted an award presentation for Governor Evers and Senator Taylor at their clinic at 210 W. Capitol Drive. The State Champion Award was in recognition of their support and advocacy to increase investment for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and their commitment to advance access to medical, dental, and … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
Brewers Tap Takeover features Brewers legend Rickie Weeks
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, former Brewers outfielder Rickie Weeks stepped up to the plate for the "Brewers Tap Takeover," where a current or former Brewers player took over as bartender at various locations throughout the park. Rickie tended bar at the Restaurant to be Named Later on Sunday. Later that day he took to the mound where he threw out the ceremonial first … [Read more...] about Brewers Tap Takeover features Brewers legend Rickie Weeks
Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presents ‘Live Pro Boxing Night’
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presented a live pro boxing fight elimination event at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave. While there were more than seven different bouts on the card for the evening the main event for the night was between Dennis "The Mongoose" Morris and Marcus Oliviera. Pictured at the weigh-in are … [Read more...] about Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presents ‘Live Pro Boxing Night’
Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosts annual picnic
The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosted their Annual 2021 Picnic on Saturday, August 21, 2021. The club has been together for more than 30 years. They started at Latham Park; as the group grew to more than two hundred members they moved to another location. Past presidents include Gerald Payne, Norris Jackson, Larry Kilgore, Thurman Hawkins, Vivian Beckley (14 years), … [Read more...] about Walnut Street Social Gathering Club hosts annual picnic
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Kemp
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, Veonia Williams and James Eugene Kemp were united in holy matrimony during a beautiful ceremony at the Wisconsin Faithful Mission Pentecostal Church, 2050 N. MLK Drive. Afterwords they were joined by family and friends at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet St. for a reception filled with music, food and fun. … [Read more...] about Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Kemp
Lynden Sculpture Garden presents Daniel Minter: Rootwork
The Lynden Sculpture Garden welcomed Daniel Minter for his second Call & Response residency with an artist reception on Saturday, July 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. His exhibition, Rootwork, will be on view in the gallery. Earlier in the day, from 10 am-1 pm, Minter offered a public carving workshop as part of his residency project. The exhibition remains on view through September … [Read more...] about Lynden Sculpture Garden presents Daniel Minter: Rootwork
A. Philip Randolph Institute commemorates the March on Washington 58 years later
On August 28, 2021, A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)-Milwaukee Chapter hosted a commemoration of the March on Washington in the city of Milwaukee. The march started with a rally at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., statue on King Drive and ended at Zeidler Union Square downtown. The rally included guest speakers APRI President Larry Hall; State Representative David Bowen; … [Read more...] about A. Philip Randolph Institute commemorates the March on Washington 58 years later
AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with ‘7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) and its sponsors Molina Cares and Educators Credit Union hosted the "7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) event to celebrate birth, health, wellness, breastfeeding and the resiliencies of Black families and communities. This event took place during National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 23-28) which parallels with … [Read more...] about AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with ‘7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’