On Sunday, October 17, 2021, the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) celebrated their "40th Annual WAMI Awards and Hall of Fame" inductions at the Turner Hall Ballroom. This year WAMI celebrated 40 years of music excellence by inducting four legendary music acts from the great state of Wisconsin. Among this year's honorees were the legendary R&B act The Esquires. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s own Esquires inducted into WAMI Hall of Fame
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Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
On Friday, October 29, 2021, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, 6600 West Melvina Street, hosted a "Scienceween." Special guest the "Amazing Science Guy," gave the students a chance to display their work. The event took place in the Science Exploratory Dome installed on the outside of the school's property. The goal of the Scienceween was to incorporate the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts ‘Scienceween’
MLKEDC dedicates statue to former Executive Director, Welford Sanders
Members in the community came out to attend the dedication ceremony of the life size bronze statue honoring Mr. Welford Sanders, the former Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp. (MLKEDC) on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts and Enterprise Center. Among those in attendance were MLKEDC leaders, city officials, … [Read more...] about MLKEDC dedicates statue to former Executive Director, Welford Sanders
Erickajoy Daniels celebrates launch of new book, ‘Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate’
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, new author and community health advocate Erickajoy Daniels hosted the official launch of her first book "Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate" at No Studios, 1037 West McKinley Ave. The book is a journey of enlightenment and guidance from a biblical perspective as she shares and teaches Christian strategies for successfully … [Read more...] about Erickajoy Daniels celebrates launch of new book, ‘Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate’
Lindsay Heights and Walnut Way host ‘Halloween Trunk or Treat’
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Central Lindsay Heights Resident Collective and Walnut Way Conservation Corp., hosted a "3rd Halloween Trunk or Treat" at the 2300 Block of North 17th Street. The event featured old fashioned Halloween style with costumes, candy, food, prizes, a live DJ, and more. Bread of Healing Clinic was in attendance offering COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots, … [Read more...] about Lindsay Heights and Walnut Way host ‘Halloween Trunk or Treat’
Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 22, 2021, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosted their "Annual Freedom Fund Dinner" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. The theme for this year's dinner was "Always Fighting Forward," and the keynote speaker was Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (top left photo), who was instrumental in forming the prosecuting team responsible for the historic … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual ‘2021 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) along with County Supervisor Priscilla Cogg-Jones and a number of other local leaders were proud to officially unveil the new sign for the newly renamed Lucille Berrien Park, 3629 N. 16th St. The park which was originally named Lindbergh Park after aviator Charles Lindbergh, … [Read more...] about Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus hosts Pumpkin Palooza
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Ave., hosted their first ever "Pumpkin Palooza - Great Pumpkin Giveaway." Families were invited to attend and pick a pumpkin for St. Ann's pumpkin patch and tour their facilities and intergenerational STEM learning garden, a wheelchair accessible playscape and STEM learning … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus hosts Pumpkin Palooza
Parklawn Assembly of God hosts 2021 Harvest Festival
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd., invited neighbors from the Sherman Park neighborhood and the surrounding Greater Milwaukee Metro Area to join them for Harvest Fest 2021. Everyone was welcomed to the celebration of life, family, and community. At Parklawn, October is a month when we focus on the future, through a time of … [Read more...] about Parklawn Assembly of God hosts 2021 Harvest Festival
Antioch M.B.C. celebrates 75th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, October 17, 2021 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted its 75th church anniversary at the church, 2033 W. Congress Ave. The theme for the anniversary was "Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church," (Matthew 16:18) and was hosted by Antioch pastor Rev. Victor Manns and First Lady Lisa Manns. The church was founded on October 8, 1946 by the late Reverend Dr. Louis … [Read more...] about Antioch M.B.C. celebrates 75th Church Anniversary