On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, hair cuts, as well and food and … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
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Milwaukee Urban League Guild collects school supplies at Old School Daze
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League Guild along with Bosco and the Milwaukee Boppers, Steppers and the Ballroom Community hosted an "Old School Daze" event at Mr. J's Lounge, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The event's purpose was to collect donated school supplies and backpacks to donate to Milwaukee Public School students in need. The event featured music, food … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League Guild collects school supplies at Old School Daze
Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club, the North Division Alumni Association and Lincoln Alumni Association co-hosted the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic at Carver Park. Each year many former residents gather on the third Sunday in August to congregate, reminisce, and celebrate their old neighborhood. This year they were joined by many alumni … [Read more...] about Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosts Pre-Men’s Day Musical celebration
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted a special Pre-Men's Day concert, "Sing Songs of Praise," at their church at 1825 W. Hampton Ave. The concert event featured choirs from more than a dozen local churches; among them were special guests the Genesis Singers (lower photo) and the Yancy Brothers, Blessed Deliverance Church Male Choir, and Holy … [Read more...] about Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosts Pre-Men’s Day Musical celebration
‘Third Annual Sleepover for Education,’ helps out MPS students in need
On Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11, 2018, volunteers and organizations from all over Milwaukee gathered for the "3rd Annual Sleepover for Education," at Pete's Fruit Market, 2303 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. During the event volunteers collected school supplies for Milwaukee Public School students in need and camped out overnight on the street. This year's event was … [Read more...] about ‘Third Annual Sleepover for Education,’ helps out MPS students in need
Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosts ‘Community Outreach Cook-out’
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosted a "Pre-Vacation Bible School Community Outreach Cook-out," at their church, 3800 N. Port Washington Rd. The annual event offered the opportunity for the community to meet with local organizations, officials and representatives coming together to work on community needs in an effort to promote a safer city. … [Read more...] about Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosts ‘Community Outreach Cook-out’
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (center photo) and his teammates for the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin, which is dedicated … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘African American Heritage Night’
On Friday, August 3, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted African American Heritage Night, presented by Aurora Health Care® at Miller Park when they took on the Colorado Rockies. The team honored the rich history of the Negro Leagues and its profound impact on the game of baseball as we know it today. As part of a special pre-game ceremony, the Brewers recognized Warren … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘African American Heritage Night’
Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
Thursday, August 2, 2018, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs along with Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and many other supporters, kicked off a week -long celebration of African American art and culture here in Milwaukee with the celebration of the '6th Annual Bronzeville Week,' August 4, 2018 and running until August 11, 2018. The week long festivities began on August 4 with the '3rd … [Read more...] about Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
On Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrated its 42nd Anniversary at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. As part of their 42nd year, Milwaukee Community Journal publisher Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo dedicated this year as the 'Year of the Child.' Along with a year-long series of articles published in their newspaper, Community Journal … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’