On Friday, February 15, 2019, CAPITA Productions presented its highly anticipated show "We Are The Drum" at Marshall High School auditorium. "We Are the Drum" is an educational, entertaining, high-energy, professionally produced show using powerful singing, poetry, dance and inspiration that celebrates 400 years of our people’s rich African American heritage, history and … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
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Correction: Zion Hill MBC celebrates women for Black History Month
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted its annual Black History program at the church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave. This year's Black History Program theme was "Celebrating Women," and featured a special tribute to music icon Aretha Franklin. As part of the event four outstanding women and church members were honored for their years of service to the … [Read more...] about Correction: Zion Hill MBC celebrates women for Black History Month
New Jubilee Youth Chorale hosts 12th annual concert
On February 22, 2019, The New Jubilee Youth Chorale hosted its 12th Annual Concert at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The choir is made up of youth and young adults from more than five different churches in Milwaukee including Eastbrook Church, Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and St. Matthew C.M.E. … [Read more...] about New Jubilee Youth Chorale hosts 12th annual concert
Local sisters celebrate 83rd birthday together
Flora Rieves and Lola Neely (insert) celebrated their 83rd birthday with family members and friends this past summer. These ladies are formerly from Shreveport, Louisiana. The birthday celebration was held at the home of the late Arthur Tyler and Addie Tyler located on First and Center Street. Rieves and Neely have been upstanding community contributors and residents for many … [Read more...] about Local sisters celebrate 83rd birthday together
CTSI and Pastors United host 2019 pastoral meeting to spread the word about early learning phone app Vroom
On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Clinical and Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin, in partnership with the Herzfeld Foundation and Pastors United, hosted their 2019 Spring Pastoral Meeting at the Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium, 8701 Watertown Plank Road. The purpose of the meeting was to get local pastors on board with helping to … [Read more...] about CTSI and Pastors United host 2019 pastoral meeting to spread the word about early learning phone app Vroom
Milwaukee Bucks honor former player and general manager Wayne Embry
On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks honored former Bucks player and general manager Wayne Embry (center) before their evening game against the Boston Celtics at the Fiserv Forum. The City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin recognized Embry for his accomplishments and impact on NBA history by proclaiming Thursday Wayne Embry Day. Embry played the final … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks honor former player and general manager Wayne Embry
Milwaukee Recreation hosts ’16th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’
On Saturday, February 16, 2019, Milwaukee Recreation along with the Social Development Commission and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, held at North Division High School, 1011 W Center St. The annual dance is a chance for fathers and daughters to dress up and enjoy a great evening together. This event provides a great way for young ladies to strengthen their relationships … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation hosts ’16th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’
St. Mark AME Church gives Black history lesson to students at Keefe Avenue School
By Vincent Butler St. Mark AME Church Christlyn Frederick-Stanley, principal of Keefe Avenue School, was looking for help in putting together a Black History Month program. She discovered that help was just four-tenths of a mile away. Sixteen members of St. Mark AME Church spent the morning of February 14 reading to approximately 130 students at the school, which … [Read more...] about St. Mark AME Church gives Black history lesson to students at Keefe Avenue School
Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
On February 21, 2019, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and addressing racial disparities in … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
Highlights from the 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards
2019 Black Excellence Awards Nominees: Saluting The Best In Our Community 2019 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients Keynote Speaker Steven Weddle Photos By Yvonne Kemp Congratulations to all Honorees and Scholarship Winners! … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards