From Backpacks to Briefcases By Vincent Lyles President/CEO of Greater Milwaukee Girls & Boys Clubs By the time this article is read, most students in primary and secondary grades will … [Read more...]
The 19th annual Back-To-School Festival at King Park was held
The 19th annual Back-To-School Festival at King Park was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. King Park is located at 1531 W. Vliet Street. During the festival families could … [Read more...]
10,000 books donated to the children of Milwaukee
Sen. Taylor thanks Roger Rosen & Rosen Publishing for gift, calls for reading focus at home Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), civic and education leaders this week welcomed a gift of 10,000 books … [Read more...]
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Back to School Festival Kick-Off
Festival needs you, volunteers and vendors event kick-off Looking for a fun filled evening and an opportunity to give back to the community. Join us on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 5:30-8:00 pm at Gene’s … [Read more...]
Youth celebrate the new school year
Young people involved with the Social Development Commission (SDC) Youth and Family Development Program marked the start of the new school year with a rally that was both fun and informative. The … [Read more...]
18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Back-to-School Fesitval
Rep. Coggs and King Advisory Inc. to honor Daniela Matthews on Saturday, Aug. 11 This year’s theme is “The Dream Will Not Be Deferred... Celebrate The Goodness of Life” in honor of the beautiful … [Read more...]
Black leaders visit students across the U. S. with Back to School HistoryMakers event
By Cassandra Lans Five hundred African American trailblazers descended upon classrooms in 107 cities and 34 states across the United States including Puerto Rico on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 as … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango attends health fair
PHOTO OF THE WEEK The Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango joined the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s 11th Annual Back-to-School Family Health Fair last Friday, Aug. 19 as part of Milwaukee Child … [Read more...]
Handsome Barber Shop and Milwaukee Urban League Back-to-School Community Resource Fair
The Handsome Barber Shop and Milwaukee Urban League will sponsor a Back-to-School Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 2701 N. Teutonia (Teutonia & Center Streets) from 10:00am … [Read more...]
Weekend events celebrate culture with no incidents
By Cassandra Lans Milwaukee’s African American community demonstrated that celebrated fun and culture can be done without incident. This past weekend several events took place, and there were no … [Read more...]