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
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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
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