Back in 2008, the country was dealt a series of circumstances that left the economic forecast in question. Many businesses closed, thousands of people began to lose jobs and homes. Here in Milwaukee, … [Read more...]
2013 Black & White Ball breaks fundraising record, exceeding $400,000 in proceeds to support Milwaukee Urban League
Record-breaking funds came from individuals, foundations & corporations The Milwaukee Urban League’s 28th Annual Black & White Ball proved to be a record-breaking night. The event exceeded … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 53rd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 53rd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon recently at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The annual event was chartered through the National Urban League … [Read more...]
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Clear Channel’s missed opportunity
By Ralph Hollmon President & CEO In the aftermath of the tragic death of Derek Williams, a young African American man, while in police custody, we have a family mourning the loss of a father … [Read more...]
Kenosha Casino a bad bet for Milwaukee minorities
The Milwaukee Urban League is asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to take a closer look at the impacts a proposed $1 billion off-reservation casino in Kenosha, WI will have on Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Urban League’s new program administrator/chief operating officer
The Milwaukee Urban League is pleased to announce that Vanessa Claypool has been selected as its new Program Administrator and Chief Operating Officer. Vanessa began her duties on September 4, 2012 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 27th Black & White Ball this weekend
Annual Black-Tie Fundraising Event Features R&B Group En Vogue The Milwaukee Urban League will host its 27th Annual Black & White Ball this Saturday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at … [Read more...]
Riverside senior sets sights on medical career
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton He has been accepted into four state universities – the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Urban League hosts its annual National Achievers Society Induction Ceremony
The Milwaukee Urban League will host its annual National Achievers Society Youth Induction Ceremony on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM), Student Union, 2200 East … [Read more...]
Black History Month
The Milwaukee Urban League in conjunction with Handsome Barber Shop will hold a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The celebration will be held from Noon – 3:00pm at the … [Read more...]