On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project (MEEP) founder Lilly Simmons celebrated her 80th birthday at the Gathering Hall Community Center, 4355 W. Bradley Road. Lilly celebrated her birthday, which featured a Mardi Gras theme, with family and friends. Lilly, who grew up in Houma, LA, is a retired educator who has worked at both Milwaukee Public … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday to Ms. Lilly Simmons
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MCFBL hosts Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League (MCFBL) hosted their 23rd Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet at Miller Park. During the banquet, about a dozen scholarship were given out to youth members of MCFBL, who range in ages 12-18. After the banquet the attendees and their families were treated to a Brewers game. The MCFBL is a … [Read more...] about MCFBL hosts Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet
American Legion Post 490 hosts southern style breakfast
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, American Legion Post 490 hosted a Southern Style Breakfast at the Elks Lodge, 5555 W. Good Hope Rd. The breakfast was held to raise funds to help veterans and their families. The event featured WNOV Radio personality Ernie G, who provided music for the event and served as M.C. American Legion Post 490 is one of only two all-Black American Legion … [Read more...] about American Legion Post 490 hosts southern style breakfast
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), celebrated the grand opening of the new Workforce Technology Center located inside their offices at 435 W. North Ave. The center offers individuals the opportunity to learn valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills that can lead to rewarding career opportunities. The new center showcases … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
On Saturday, April 7, 2017, students from Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center (FSDLC) hosted a fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Dr. Janice Pugh (center left) for her fourth and fifth grade students. The funds will allow her students to participate in a field trip to the Pfister Hotel to have an elegant lunch. The outing is a … [Read more...] about Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) hosted "Misery in Our Midst: A Forum on Gun Violence," at Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 West Walnut Street. The forum discussed many different topics related to gun violence and its prevention, including the link between domestic violence and gun violence and how to prevent … [Read more...] about Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence