President Barack Obama made a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 22. As Wisconsin surges into a serious battleground for the presidential election, President Obama attended a private … [Read more...]
The Mexican Independence Day Parade was held
Mexican Independence Day Parade held last Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 brought out a diverse group of Milwaukeeans. The annual event concluded with a festival that featured food, games and plenty of family … [Read more...]
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Photos
NAACP Milwaukee Branch president James Hall confers with the keynote speaker, Leon D. Russell prior to his address. Russell is vice chairman, NAACP Board of Directors. (Photo by Cy … [Read more...]
Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers team up to offer 7th Annual All-Pro Football Camp
The Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division Community Center from Tuesday, July 10 to Thursday, July … [Read more...]
Mexican Fiesta hosted a “Make your own Tortilla” at Discovery World
Recently Mexican Fiesta hosted a “Make your own Tortilla” at Discovery World as part of its Cultural Day. The children along with some of their parents learned how to roll their own dough, and then … [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...]
Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family celebrate the expansion of the market
The Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family are pictured on the Grand Opening Day earlier this month celebrating the expansion of the market. A store that began with just a stand on a vacant lot. Pete’s … [Read more...]
Kenneth D. Brown II proposed to Fayomi Iyafemi Agbongbonon on the first day of Kwanzaa
Kenneth D. Brown II took the first day of Kwanzaa to bend down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend, Fayomi Iyafemi Agbongbon. The two soulmates were raised together in the community. So, … [Read more...]
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its annual community Kwanzaa Celebration
The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its annual community Kwanzaa Celebration on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. This day marks the first day of the seven day celebration. (Top photo) 4 year-old Jaleel … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: The Latino Community Center recently held its Christmas Party
PHOTO OF THE WEEK The Latino Community Center recently held its Christmas Party for area youth. Student cheerleaders and basketball players from Madison High School performed for the youth and … [Read more...]