From Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2021, Bronzeville Week presented the "7th Annual Sleepover for Education" on the corner of MLK Dr. and North Ave., in front of Pete's Fruit Market, 2323 N. Dr. MLK Drive. The event collected donated school supplies from passers-by overnight. Those items will go to students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, so they can … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Week’ presents the ‘7th Annual Sleepover for Education’
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Majestic Community Choir celebrates return with pot luck picnic reunion
The Majestic Community Choir celebrated their return with a potluck picnic at Oakwood Park in Menomonee Falls. Longtime members, friends and family gathered for the first time since the start of the pandemic lock-down. The event included good food, games, dancing and singing. The event was organized by Joe Nathaniel, Jr., founder and director of the chior. … [Read more...] about Majestic Community Choir celebrates return with pot luck picnic reunion
Foundation 4 Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters Shoe Giveaway’
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. Strength For My Sisters Shoe Giveaway, July 31, 2021 on 33rd St. and Lisbon Ave., was designed to cast a wide net to attract the community and the many women we serve in the area. Vulnerability does not discriminate. Human trafficking has no borders. The opportunity to touch women and the community with beautiful shoes, clothing, and resources has … [Read more...] about Foundation 4 Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters Shoe Giveaway’
Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers honored decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, as they played the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the day, Brewers Buddies welcomed the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and its director, former Negro Leagues player James Beckum, as guests for the game. Former … [Read more...] about Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, local residents of all ages – youth, adults and neighbors – were working together to create several community-created paintings in four crosswalks along North Avenue in the Harambee community to show their love for their neighborhood and their desire for safe streets. Developed by Cross/ Words/North, a unique community-based art project that brings … [Read more...] about Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrates 100 years
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, the historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrated their 100th anniversary at 2600 West Atkinson Ave. To celebrate, Garden Homes Neighborhood Association along with the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corp, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), Impact Seven and Cinnaire, joined forces to renovate 11 … [Read more...] about Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood celebrates 100 years
Milwaukee Brewers tie for MLB-high with 5 All-Stars
The Brewers had three pitchers named to the All-Star team last weekend when the squads were first announced, and that was already enough for a franchise record with (top photo, from left) Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader. However, Woodruff bowed out of the All-Star Game and as a replacement teammate Freddy Peralta (right photo), the smiling 25-year-old from Moca, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers tie for MLB-high with 5 All-Stars
Local Evangelist Selena Green hosts book signing event
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, local author and Evangelist Selena Green held a book signing for her new book entitled, "Let's Get Down on Our Knees and Pray," at the Carrabba's Italian Grill, 18375 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI. Helping Evangelist Green celebrate her accomplishment were church members, family and friends. Congratulations Evangelist Green on the book launch! … [Read more...] about Local Evangelist Selena Green hosts book signing event
Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Raymond Pirtle, Jr., and Daricia Mia DeMarr celebrated the upcoming birth of their first child (a son) due on September 30, 2021, with a baby shower at the Rooftop Room at the Hotel Metro. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA but came home to celebrate with family and friends. The prayer was done by Regina Wanzo, music was provided by Jimmie … [Read more...] about Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, an appreciation dinner was held at the Masonic Lodge, 4315 N. 92nd Street, in honor of Elder Jesse Reed for all life accomplishments. Elder Reed was known as "Jesse the Butcher," because he was in the grocery business for 20 years. He then started Reed's Used Furniture Store, 4909 West Custer Street in 1995 and still runs it to this day. Elder Reed … [Read more...] about Appreciation Dinner held in honor of Elder Jesse Reed