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’
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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
NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the Center for Veterans Issues and the National Association for Black Veterans hosted a luncheon to honor the services and sacrifice of Latino Veterans at the Center for Veterans Issues Building at 3500 West Wisconsin Ave. Pictured are (back row, from left) member Oscar Castaneda; NABVets National Claims Officer Calvin Shields; NABVets Retired Vice … [Read more...] about NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event
African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need
On Friday, October 15, 2021, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's African Diaspora Council (ADC), an affinity resource group comprised of faculty and staff at UWM, presented two car-loads of school supplies they had collected for area students. The students who attend these schools often do so without the basic tools necessary for learning, like pencils and paper. Last year … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need
SHARP Literacy unveils ‘Healing Hands’ public mural in historic Bronzeville district
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, SHARP Literacy's STEAM-based educational program, partnered with several other area Milwaukee schools to create a large-scale mural entitled, "Helping Hands" which was unveiled in a special ceremony in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood, 2209 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Community Artist Vedale Hill led the public art project, which … [Read more...] about SHARP Literacy unveils ‘Healing Hands’ public mural in historic Bronzeville district
Milwaukee County Parks honor the late Guy W. Taylor
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Debora Taylor (center), her family and the Milwaukee County Parks system honored the life of the late Guy W. Taylor. Guy was the highest ranking African American in the Milwaukee County Parks system where he retired and helped pave the way for many others. To honor his life and accomplishments his family and the Milwaukee County Parks held a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Parks honor the late Guy W. Taylor
Riverside High School Alumni host bi-annual class reunion
The Alumni of Riverside University High School came together at the Holiday Inn Riverfront on Friday, October 1, 2021 for their bi-annual Reunion. The purpose of the Reunion is to gather and get reacquainted. Various classes from 1964-1989 attended. Music was played by DJ Tim. There was dancing, door prizes. and a Riverside Alumni Foundation presentation by past principal of … [Read more...] about Riverside High School Alumni host bi-annual class reunion