On Saturday, May 4, 2019, The North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSCI) hosted their 44th Annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Four Points by Sheraton-Milwaukee North, 8900 North Kildeer Court. The NCSCI is a community service focused group of local African American women leaders. As part of their community service, NSCCI provides scholarships each year to bright and talented … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. awards 12 young women at 44th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
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MUL celebrates 100th anniversary with “100 Women for 100 Years”
On Monday, April 29, 2019, in celebration of Milwaukee Urban League's (MUL) 100th anniversary, 100+ women leaders came together for an evening of networking and fun! This special event was sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and took place at the Pfister Hotel. The evening ended with each attendee donating $100 to support the programming efforts of MUL. The event was hosted by MUL … [Read more...] about MUL celebrates 100th anniversary with “100 Women for 100 Years”
Pastors United celebrate 6th anniversary by honoring the Black experience through art and culture
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Pastors United hosted their Sixth Annual Dinner Gala and Awards Banquet at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 West Good Hope Rd. This year the community advocacy group themed their awards gala around "The Black Experience Through Arts and Culture: Past • Present • Future." Their keynote speaker this year was State Representative Kalan Haywood, II … [Read more...] about Pastors United celebrate 6th anniversary by honoring the Black experience through art and culture
Two African American women sworn in Village of Brown Deer as board members
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Village of Brown Deer hosted its official swearing in ceremony for its newly elected village officials. Among them were the village's newly elected president Wanda Montgomery, and Nakia Spencer was sworn in as village trustee. Montgomery is the first Black woman elected as President in the Village of Brown Deer; she is also the first African … [Read more...] about Two African American women sworn in Village of Brown Deer as board members
New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, New Testament Christian Academy hosted their 3rd Annual Booker T. Washington Essay Contest at their school, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. The essay contest was sponsored by Professor Edie Adekunle-Wilson, a Booker T. Washington Society representative. For the past four weeks the students at New Testament have read and discussed "Booker T. Washington: An … [Read more...] about New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
Impact Coalition for Families
The Community Education Outreach Program of Christian Women Perspective Ministries, Inc. Black Woman Heal Day-Milwaukee County kicks off the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event took place Monday, April 1, 2019 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 960 N. 12th Street, Rapkin Auditorium, Building A, … [Read more...] about Impact Coalition for Families
The Parenting Network celebrates ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month’
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, The Parenting Network celebrated April as 'National Child Abuse Prevention Month,' with a special proclamation celebration at Bader Philanthropies, Inc. headquarters, 3300 N. MLK Drive. Strengthening parenting and preventing child abuse has been the mission of The Parenting Network since their founding in 1976. Since then they have worked hard to … [Read more...] about The Parenting Network celebrates ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month’
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
On Monday, April 15, 2019, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. As part of the celebration, players donned jerseys sporting the number 42. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Brian Diggs(center), Milwaukee's Jackie Robinson Foundation … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
Salvation Army hosts “A Day Just for You” women’s free resource fair
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County hosted a free resource fair for women entitled, "A Day Just for You!" at the Salvation Army branch, 5880 N. 60th Street. The event offered the attendees a chance for escape from their normal routine and included activities, workshops, speakers and a resource fair with a number of local organizations on hand … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts “A Day Just for You” women’s free resource fair
Mt. Olive MBC says farewell to Rev. and First Lady Patterson
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church family gathered together to say good-bye to their Pastor of 22 years, Rev. John K. Patterson (left photo), at Mt. Olive MBC, 5277 N. 36th St. Many church members and members of the community came out to pay their respects to Rev. Patterson, who has spent thirty-four years in ministry proclaiming God's Good … [Read more...] about Mt. Olive MBC says farewell to Rev. and First Lady Patterson