Milwaukee’s own bassist, songwriter and composer Gary Foote was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, on 10th and Capitol Dr., and attended St. Philip’s Lutheran School. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Class of 1980. After an early high school graduation, he received a full scholarship to Florida State University where his roommate was Marcus Roberts, the pianist … [Read more...] about Interview: Gary Foote
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MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
On June 28, 2022, Marquette University and the family of the late George Thompson (inset) held a special memorial service for the legendary Marquette University basketball player at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. George was not only the alltime leading scorer of Marquette University for several years – when you could only play 3 years on varsity – but was also … [Read more...] about Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Anita Jackson celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Hadley Terrace Apartments, 3515 W. Hadley St. Anita had five generations of family present at her special birthday party. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and spent more than 30 years taking care of foster children and running a home-based day care. … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, construction began on ThriveOn, a collaboration between Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Royal Capital Group (RCG). The collaborative is dedicated to eliminating racial, health, economic and social disparities in Milwaukee by making generational investments in the well-being of its communities. As … [Read more...] about Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Summer Blues and Jazz concert series kick-off
On Saturday, July 2, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the kick-off to their summer concert series, " Culture Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Summer Blues & Jazz Concert Series," at Bernice and Clinton Rose Park. The summer concert series features local and national talent. Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) WNOV Sales Manager Doug Kelly; Northcott … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Summer Blues and Jazz concert series kick-off
GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Co., teamed up to present 40 local high school graduates laptops as part of the " The Greater Milwaukee Urban League Annual Laptop Awards Ceremony," at the Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Pavilion. GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and other program supporters presented the grads with the laptops. In … [Read more...] about GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers honored former team member and baseball legend "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron during their game against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. As part of the festivities various tributes about Hank Aaron's contributions to the game of baseball as well as his philanthropic work were presented throughout the game. Aaron played with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
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
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