Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. pays tribute to the legacy of C. C. Henderson
As an example of the dedication and love Cicero Caesar best known as C. C. Henderson the late president/ CEO of Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) had for Milwaukee’s African American community, MHSI announced that it will continue to provide access to care to the underserved. MHSI will remain open to exemplify the dedication and loyalty he bestowed upon the organization during his leadership. Henderson died suddenly Friday, August 27 at his home. He was 63. “Every day …

Group partners with MATA to provide aid to flood victims
The Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) announced this week that it has opened a new headquarters to manage the organization’s grassroots effort to provide aid to victims of the flood that ravaged parts of Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs on July 15, 22 and 23.
F.E.A.T. is a community based volunteer, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to provide relief and resources to flood-stricken residents of the Milwaukee area.
During an information session held on August 18, 2010, at Parklawn Assembly of God …

Milwaukee, long known for its beer, brats and cheese, is becoming a Good Food destination. Growing Power, an organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen, this week announced it is hosting the largest farm conference of its kind Sept. 10-12 at State Fair Park in West Allis.
The first annual National- International Urban & Small Farm Conference, expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world, will bring together a diverse audience of not only those interested in urban agriculture and sustainable farming practices, but …

State officials highlight new booster shots, encourage everyone to get their flu shot
MADISON— It’s back-to-school time, and state health officials are encouraging parents to put immunizations at the top of their lists. While Wisconsin traditionally ranks high on childhood immunizations, parents are advised to be aware of newly recommended vaccines, including seasonal flu shots.
“A healthy school year begins with making sure your child’s immunizations are up-to-date. Immunizations help students stay healthy and in school, rather than being sick at home with an illness that could have been prevented,” said Department …

Dozens of organizations and businesses will offer their services and programs to the public at the Fall Community Job and Resource Fair. The free event will be held Sat., Sept. 18 from 11 am to 3 pm at St. Mark AME Church at 16th and Atkinson.
The Job and Resource Fair will feature employment training opportunities, healthcare resources, housing, and educational services. Attorneys will also be on hand to answer legal questions at no charge, staff from Child Support will discuss with residents possible debt reduction and Drivers License Recovery personnel …

$117,000 in funds awarded to community partners since July
United Way of Greater Milwaukee has awarded $47,000 in Urgent Need Fund grants to three of its community partners to support their emerging and urgent needs.
$25,000 was awarded to Guest House of Milwaukee’s Guest House Counseling Clinic. The clinic provides professional, onsite substance abuse and mental health treatment designed to meet specific needs of Milwaukee ’s homeless population. An unexpected, but temporary reduction in funding caused a substantial shortfall for 2010 and left the clinic with a vacant counseling staff position. The …

The Milwaukee Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) celebrated their 2nd anniversary at Chic Lounge, 131 N, Jackson Street on Tuesday August 24th. The event hosted by Chic Lounge owner Rita Rander was attended by business, corporate and government community leaders.
“We are committed to being engaged in resolving and solving quality of life issues of importance to our city, our community and women of color, “said NCBW founding president Michelle Hinton.
NCBW has been involved in advocating people of color to exercise their right to vote by …

At an early age, Tommy Walls, Jr. decided that in order to survive, he had to become the leader in his family. Born into dire circumstances in Detroit , surrounded by mental illness, HIV and drug addiction, Walls made it his objective to change his living situation. And he did just that – after meeting Milwaukee relatives at a family reunion, he moved to their city with an adult cousin to begin a new life. Little did Walls know that his life-changing decision would result in possibly winning a prestigious …

Victims of the July 22 rainstorm received some encouraging news Monday during a public hearing held at the Quality of Life Center at Christ the King Church.
Hundreds of surveys would be sent off this week as part of an appeal of a FEMA decision to provide emergency funds to local government, but not residents whose property damage is estimated at over $50 million.
Steve Jacquart, intergovernmental coordinator for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD), explained to the over 70 homeowners attending the meeting that the surveys would strengthen the city’s appeal …

The Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Tournament today announced that the following Historically Black Colleges and Universities will participate in the 2010 basketball tournament: Bowie State University (Bowie, MD), Clark-Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA), Johnson C. Smith University (Charlotte, NC) and St. Paul College (Lawrenceville, VA) will compete for this year’s championship title.
Scheduled to take place in Milwaukee at Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8800 West Bluemound Road, November 26-27, the Fresh Coast Classic is far more than a basketball game; it’s an unforgettable experience that brings the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and …