Milwaukee writers are invited to participate in showcasing their work as part of this Literary Extravaganza. Interested authors should contact Carla Allison at The Reader’s Choice (265-2003) or … [Read more...]
Getting ready for African World Festival
Summerfest just finished its 45th Year Anniversary run and now the next big gig is set for August 4 & 5, 2012 with African World Festival. Preparations are well underway for African World … [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...]
African World Festival featured something for the entire family and all ages
Pictured above are long time Milwaukeeans and business owners Mr. and Mrs. Will Perkins, Sr. take in the day long events. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) Alderman Willie Wade laughed showing that he … [Read more...]
African World Festival opens next Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011
African World Festival returns again this year with a daylong event featuring entertainment, activities and food for the entire family. Known as “The Meeting Place” African World Festival is not only … [Read more...]
All White Affair fundraiser for African World Festival held at Discovery World
The organizers for African World Festival held one of their fundraisers last weekend at Discovery World. The All White Affair brought out some of Milwaukee’s notable citizens. From the top photo to … [Read more...]
African World Festival excited to return R & B star Charlie Wilson and welcome jazz great Norman Brown
Supporters of African World Festival have been eagerly awaiting the 2011 festival entertainment lineup. With their successful return last year, the board of directors sought to program a day that … [Read more...]
2011 African World Festival planning underway
Board seeking community input and engagement Coming off the heels of the successful return of the 2010 African World Festival, board president Mark Wade and his team are already hard at work. This … [Read more...]
The 2010 Miss Juneteenth Day Court
Radio personality Andrea Williams of Jammin’ 98.3 joins three members of the 2010 Miss Juneteenth Day Court: Miss Juneteenth Shelby Sinclair, 1st Runner-up, Ebony McCovery and 2nd Runner-up, Calena … [Read more...]
African World Festival revived amidst applause and apologies
By Jacqualine S. Williams African World Festival made an impressive comeback last Sunday after recovering from financial difficulties and a violent incident that cast an uncertain cloud over … [Read more...]