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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2017 Events in Milwaukee

January 14, 2017

By Karen Stokes On Monday, January 16, 2017, Milwaukee will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From breakfasts and family friendly activities to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Celebrations, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Karen Stokes

Retirement celebration held for Bessie M. Gray

August 3, 2013

On Sunday, July 21, 2013, 150 people gathered at a local Ballroom to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Bessie M. Gray. Mrs. Gray spent over 48 years in the field of Early Childhood … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bessie Marie Gray, Bessie May Gray, Celebrations, Early Childhood Education, Retirement

Potawatomi Bingo Casino celebrates Black History Month by introducing team members to prominent historical figures

February 25, 2012

Potawatomi Bingo Casino is introducing its employees to some of history’s most prominent Black personalities – quite literally. On select Wednesdays during the month of February, members of the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black History Month, Celebrations, Crystal Peete, George Crum, Percy Sutton, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Queen Nzinga, Roaming Historical Characters, Sathren Whitfield

Pete’s Fruit Market expanded and celebrated Grand Opening

January 28, 2012

Pete Tsiritidis was joined by members of his family in cutting the ribbon recently at Pete’s Fruit Market which has expanded and opened the doors to its larger store with a Grand Opening during one of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Celebrations, Cy White Photography, Grand Openings, Pete Tsiritidis, Petes Fruit Market

Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen

January 28, 2012

Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen on January 14, 2012 at a party hosted by his wife Daphne Moutry Allen at Nostagia II located at 43rd and Good Hope. Allen … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Anthony Moutry, Antone Brazil, Celebrations, Douglas Wilson, LaMonte Allen, Mark Sain, Retirement, Robert Bell Photography, Rodney L. Moutry, Skip Robinson

Dextra A. Hadnot and Valerie Hill honored during St. Mark’s King Celebration Program

January 20, 2012

Dextra A. Hadnot, Government Affairs Director for AT & T was one of the honorees for the annual St. Mark A.M.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration held on Sunday, Jan. 15. Ralph Hallmon, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Celebrations, Dextra Hadnot, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Programs for Children Award, Ralph Hollmon, Robert Bell Photography, St Mark AME Church, Valerie Hill

28th Annual Marcus Center King Celebration

January 20, 2012

Members of the Bear Clan Singers and Dancers opened the 28th Annual Marcus Center King Celebration with a Native American Dance. (Photos by Pat A. Robinson) Children from the African … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Celebrations, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Pat A Robinson Photography

Milwaukee prepares to celebrate King Holiday

January 14, 2012

Yet how do we address six homicides in ten days Compiled by Courier Staff This coming weekend Milwaukee will be in the midst of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebrations. There have been … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bus Driver Attacks, Bus Violence, Celebrations, Compiled By Courier Staff, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Eddie Ellis, Gun Crimes, Homicide, Homicides, Joe Davis

Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra presents The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 14, 2012

Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra will present a free community tribute concert on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, in Milwaukee. Music … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bel Canto Chorus, Celebrations, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Free and Open To the Public, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Richard Hynson, Sedgwick Daniels

28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration “Maintain Faith in the Future” Sunday, January 15, 2012

January 14, 2012

Milwaukee and Atlanta, Georgia are the only cities to have celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The event is free admission and open to the public. Paid parking is available at the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Celebrations, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Uihlein Hall, We Are The Drum

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