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...]
Retirement celebration held for Bessie M. Gray
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...]
Potawatomi Bingo Casino celebrates Black History Month by introducing team members to prominent historical figures
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...]
Pete’s Fruit Market expanded and celebrated Grand Opening
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...]
Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen
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...]
Dextra A. Hadnot and Valerie Hill honored during St. Mark’s King Celebration Program
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...]
28th Annual Marcus Center King Celebration
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...]
Milwaukee prepares to celebrate King Holiday
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...]
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra presents The Dream Lives On: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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...]
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration “Maintain Faith in the Future” Sunday, January 15, 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...]