On Sunday, September 23, 2018, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted "Laughter for the Soul Three," comedy event at the Marquette University Varsity Theater. The event marked the 29th anniversary of MHSI and is also a fundraiser for MHSI to support a variety of their health programs that help underserved neighborhoods. This year's performers were Fox6's Rob Haswell, … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘Laughter for the Soul Three’
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A-LEGO hosts 2nd Annual Black Educators’ Ball
On Saturday, September 22, 2018, African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their 2nd Annual Black Educators' Ball at the Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 W. Bluemound Rd. The event honors local African American teachers who were nominated by their community for A-LEGO’s Outstanding Educator Awards. The educators honored are those who go above and … [Read more...] about A-LEGO hosts 2nd Annual Black Educators’ Ball
Packers players take part in MKE Plays playground build
On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, several Green Bay Packers players joined Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department and MKE Plays volunteers during a special playground build event. The build took place in the 3100 block of W. Galena St., at the site as part of the Packers’ 2018 … [Read more...] about Packers players take part in MKE Plays playground build
Nefertari African Dance Company celebrates 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 15 and 16, 2018, the Nefertari African Dance Company (NADC) hosted its 50th Year Anniversary at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. The weekend events included multi-cultural dance workshops, and a gala event. The Nefertari Dance Company was founded in 1968 at the North Division High School by teacher and coach the late Sarah Lee … [Read more...] about Nefertari African Dance Company celebrates 50th Anniversary
Goodwill hosts its first-ever Community Day at Retique
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc., hosted its first ever Community Day at its Retique store, 190 N. Broadway. Goodwill Community Day showcases the life-cycle of a donation and highlights how their retail store and donation centers sustain Goodwill's mission of creating local impact in the communities where they live, operate … [Read more...] about Goodwill hosts its first-ever Community Day at Retique
Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) hosted its 9th Annual Luncheon for Education at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court. The event serves to honor all the volunteers and supporters of the MEEP program. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the MEEP program. MEEP was founded in 2009 by Lilly Simmons, Erma Smith, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
On Friday, September 7, 2018, Iconomy Multi-Media and best selling author and sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar (back row, left) brought his hit one-man show "Becoming Kareem" to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Uihlein Hall in downtown Milwaukee. This was a homecoming for Kareem, as he had started his professional basketball career with the Milwaukee Bucks. The show … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
America Works Wisconsin hands our more than 400 suits
On Tuesday, August 28r 2018, young men and adults got dressed for success. America Works Wisconsin handed out more than 400 suits for people looking for jobs. Alderman Russell Stamper said new suits give people confidence when they are applying and interviewing for jobs. ''We're teaching success here. We have every opportunity. There's no excuse for anybody not to have a … [Read more...] about America Works Wisconsin hands our more than 400 suits
Wings International hosts Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic
On Saturday August 25, 2018, Wings International hosted its Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic at Lindbergh Park, 3629 N. 16th St. The event included free food, face painting, free book bags filled with school supplies, jump houses, the reading of the "Wall of Pain" and the "Jericho Walk of Faith." The annual rally and picnic is held in collaboration with the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Wings International hosts Annual Peace Rally, Walk and Picnic
African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!
On Saturday August 25.' 2018, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted it 4th Annual Lift Up Every Baby! event at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St., in recognition of National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 25-31) and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This free community-wide event celebrated the benefits and wellness of breastfeeding and the … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!