On Thursday, September 5, 2019, infielder/outfielder Bill Hall (right) officially announced his retirement as a Brewer during a press conference held at Miller Park. "I was just a small town boy with Major League dreams," said Hall. "The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams. The organization and fans welcomed me like family, and that is what we became. … [Read more...] about Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
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Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, The Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) welcomed students back to school at two separate Milwaukee Public School locations – Brown Street Academy, 2029 North 20th St. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 North 3rd St. Club members welcomed students to the first day of the 2019-20 school year with "highfives;" welcomed … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced it is targeting to end family homelessness in the region by 2025. The new initiative was unveiled Thursday at United Way’s annual community campaign kickoff at Miller Park, where the organization also announced its campaign goal of $55 million. The new five-year initiative, called … [Read more...] about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County aims to end family homelessness by 2025
AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the African American Breastfeeding Networks, Inc. (AABN) presented the film "Chocolate Milk: The Documentary," at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. Milwaukee was one of 200 cities in the country to be selected to show this ground-breaking documentary. The film examines how the socioeconomic factors of race and sex influence … [Read more...] about AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) staff, the MUL Guild, and the MUL Young Professionals teamed together with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors for a "Stuff the Bags" back-to-school service project. The volunteers filled more than 140 backpacks to be distributed to schools in MUL's neighborhood schools program, including OW Holmes, Auer Avenue, Carver … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s
On Thursday July 11, 2019, the Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club started their new year with breakfast at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The breakfast commemorated the first day of service for new president Dr. Willie Hart as well as the start of their new fiscal year. The club welcomed new members as well as discussed plans for … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s
LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
On Friday, July 19, 2019, LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrated a joint birthday party at the Holiday Inn Riverfront, 4700 North Port Washington Rd. LeVarn and Lacy celebrated with close family and friends with dancing, food and cocktails. … [Read more...] about LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology hosted their commencement ceremony for the class of 2019. The graduation ceremony was held at the school, 4716 W. Lisbon Ave. The commencement speaker was Bishop Gregory Goner of Life City Church. Pictured at the commencement ceremony are (from left) Agape Love Bible College and School of … [Read more...] about Agape Love Bible College and School of Theology class of 2019 graduation
Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary, 1919-2019, at the church, 2207 North 2nd Street. On the first day in May, 1919, a group of divinely inspired God's people gathered to form what would become known as Mount Zion MBC. Later the site of Mt. Zion on Galena Street, between North 7th and 8th Streets, was the first … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary
Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Milwaukee veteran William Coffer, Jr., received the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African Americans to enlist in the military during times of segregation. Many consider Coffer to be a true American hero, and as such, he received the nation's highest civilian honor – the Congressional Gold Medal. During a ceremony held at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal