On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Skybox Sport Bar owners Royce and ToiLisa Lockett (top-left photo, left) hosted "The New Normal: Back-to-School Resource Fair," at Skybox Sports Bar, 2213 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. School supplies and educational resources that were donated by Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of … [Read more...] about Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. & Skybox Bar hosts ‘The New Normal: Back-to-School Resource Fair’
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City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted its annual "Back-to-School Fair" at four different locations in Milwaukee. At this location, Hopkins Lloyd School, 1503 W. Hopkins St., students were given school supplies, book bags, masks, and hand sanitizer along with community education materials. The Health Department partnered with United Way of … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
Anthem hosts Back-to-School Drive-Thru event
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid partnered with Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy to provide book bags, school supplies and produce to students and their families as part of the "Back-to-School Drive-Thru," at the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, 4030 N. 29th Street. On hand were Anthem members, staff of Pete's Fruit Market and retired … [Read more...] about Anthem hosts Back-to-School Drive-Thru event
Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers will host its annual "Community Health & Resource Fair, featuring Drive/Walk-Thru Book Bag & Health Resources Giveaway," at Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Children must be present to receive book bags and school supplies. This event is drive - through and walk-through only; … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Juneteenth Day “Conquer COVID-19” giveaway event
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted a special event to celebrate Juneteenth Day. As regular Juneteenth Day events were canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19), MHSI decided to host a "Conquer COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The kit contained a mask. gloves, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Juneteenth Day “Conquer COVID-19” giveaway event
Milwaukee spiritual leaders host first ever ‘Sit-In for Change’
On Saturday, June 13, 2020, Souls to the Polls, an organization that unites ministers and their congregations in Milwaukee’s central city to strengthen the voting power of the Black community, hosted a "Sit-In for Change," on the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., and North Ave. The event was organized by Pastors United President Gregory Lewis and King Solomon … [Read more...] about Milwaukee spiritual leaders host first ever ‘Sit-In for Change’
Milwaukee honors victims of police violence with inspiring murals
Moved by the protest over the deaths of George Floyd that had taken place over the last several days, Ihsan Atta, who owns the storage building at the corner of North Avenue and North Holton Street, decided he wanted to use the building for something more than just storage. Atta, a lover of art, decided to use it for a mural dedicated to the memory of George Floyd and the Black … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors victims of police violence with inspiring murals
AABN hosts first annual ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’
On Saturday, June 13, 2020, The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) and the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives (OECI) hosted the first annual Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Initiative Drive-Up at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd Street. More than 250 families received packages of essential goods and educational supplies. Items were purchased … [Read more...] about AABN hosts first annual ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’
Dr. Ellis Wilkins, Pastor of Damascus Missionary Baptist Church, celebrates 90th birthday with surprise drive-by
On June 2, 1930 in a shanty house in Wesson, Arkansas, little did John and Bessie Wilkins know that they were there! “I HAD ENOUGH HEARTACHE AND ENOUGH HEADACHE I’VE HAD SO MANY UPS AND DOWNS DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE I CAN TAKE .. SEE I DECIDED THAT I CRIED MY LAST TEAR YESTERDAY.” Gospel artists Erica and Tina Campbell did a magnificent job singing what has become an urban … [Read more...] about Dr. Ellis Wilkins, Pastor of Damascus Missionary Baptist Church, celebrates 90th birthday with surprise drive-by
MPS preps for 2020 senior graduation during COVID-19 pandemic
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) began the distribution of graduation materials to high school seniors and their families on Monday, May 11, 2020 at their respective schools. All MPS school buildings are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To support our graduating seniors, MPS schools will give caps, gowns, diploma covers, … [Read more...] about MPS preps for 2020 senior graduation during COVID-19 pandemic