On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the city of Milwaukee observed its 51st Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2022 marked the 51st anniversary of the local event to commemorate Emancipation. When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
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Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
On Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2002, Tabernacle Community Baptist Church celebrated their "100 Years Church Anniversary," with a special two-day celebration. Saturday’s celebration was at Brookfield Conference Center and featured TMJ4's Carole Meekins as Emcee, comedian D-Rock, keynote speaker and Little Rock Nine Foundation President Carlotta Walls Lanier, and … [Read more...] about Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
On Friday, June 10, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) sponsored George Washington Carver Academy's 8th Grade picnic celebration. During the celebration the students enjoyed good food and fun activities before moving on to a new grade next year. Pictured are staff from GMUL Angela Callender, Anthony Weston, and Thomas McCreary, Vanessa Brown, Carver School parent … [Read more...] about ‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church held it’s "First Annual Health and Wellness Fair," on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 418 W. Christine Ln. Vendors provided health & wellness information on a variety of topics as well as screenings for breast cancer, blood pressure and diabetes. COVID-19 testing and kits were also available. A Milwaukee fire truck was on site and the … [Read more...] about Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
On Friday, May 27, 2022, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), 6600 W. Melvina Street, celebrated the school's First All-School STEM Science Fair. As part of this STEM event Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited MESA to help celebrate the occasion and also honor school principal Janet Colvin. Principal Colvin received a Proclamation from the Common Council for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
On Friday May 6, 2022, Pathways High School welcomed the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Company to their school. These two organizations work in conjunction with the Graduate To Employment (GTE) Program. The GTE Program was designed by GMUL to worked with school-aged students who may be unsure about their education path and choose to explore opportunities in … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, WFA Staffing Group’s West Allis location held a job fair with Techniplas Plastics Company. Since 1991, WFA Staffing Group is an independent, locally owned agency that has helped the community by providing entry-level through executive jobs and careers. If you are a company or an individual looking for a great staffing agency to work with, call … [Read more...] about WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted their "Man In The Mirror" event at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave. The intent of the event was to improve the GMUL mentoring of youth presence in the city of Milwaukee. They welcomed four speakers from the community to share their life experiences with our youth and how they … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, award winning author Vivian L. King, hosted a special reading and conversation about her book, "When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke" during National Stroke Awareness Month at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, 2620 W. Center Street. African American women are twice as likely to suffer a stroke … [Read more...] about Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month