On Saturday, August 21, 2021, local leaders, religious leaders and members of the public gathered at the new location of the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Art (IPAMA); 3200 W. Hampton Ave. IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays the inventions, discoveries and accomplishment of African Americans from 1619 to the present. They provide … [Read more...] about IPAMA celebrates grand opening
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MKE Fellows, MPS and Marquette announce new National Sports Data Analytic Program
On August 3, 2021, the MKE Fellows along with Milwaukee Public Schools, Marquette University, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers announced that Wisconsin will be the new host of the National Sports Data Analytics Program (SACP) at Golda Meir Upper School campus, 227 West Pleasant St. SACP is modeled to engage high school students of color and steer them towards careers … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows, MPS and Marquette announce new National Sports Data Analytic Program
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is hosted a Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower in honor of National Health Center Week on Friday, August 13, 2021. The shower took place at MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants attended educational sessions on safe sleep, infant mortality, breastfeeding and more. There was also a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) had been changing our community for the better. That is why on Friday, August 13, 2021, SDC decided to open their doors to the public for a "Summer Open House Series." The first open house at 1730 W. North Ave., allowed for the public to come to SDC sites to see their updated facilities and learn about their … [Read more...] about SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, The MKE Fellows, a youth leadership initiative, joined in the celebration of the Bethesda Community Senior Citizens Center, 2845 West Fond Du Lac Ave., as part of Bethesda's 50th Anniversary celebration. Bethesda is Wisconsin's first Black-owned senior center founded in 1972 by Ms. Liller P. Bates (center). The MKE Fellows joined with the seniors … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Shanilah Frierson and Taylor Roberson-Willson are two pre-med scholars in Pipeline to Practice: Increasing American Descendants of Slavery Physicians (P2PADOS) program. As part of the opportunities in P2PADOS, they interned this summer at Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., as Clinical Quality Interns. P2P-ADOS is designed as a grassroots community collaborative. We welcome any … [Read more...] about MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted the "Well Mommy and Baby Care Package Drive-Up," at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd St. The drive-up event celebrated not only "Bronzeville Week" but also "National Breastfeeding Awareness Month." Expectant and new mothers drove up to receive care packages that would help both them … [Read more...] about ‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, as part of Bronzeville Week's 10th anniversary celebration of the people and business in the area, the "Brunch in Bronzville" event shined a light on some of Bronzeville's wonderful and stylish dining establishments. Three Bronzeville restaurants took part in "Brunch in Bronzeville" – On the Bayou, Mi Casa Su Café and Skybox Sports Bar. The event … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’
‘Bronzeville Week’ presents the ‘7th Annual Sleepover for Education’
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’
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