Foundations for Freedom, Inc. is compelled and excited to be apart of the housing solution for women fleeing the sex trade. Kind of Blue Jazz Brunch was the public launch to build for safety, dignity, … [Read more...]
A fundraiser was held in support of Milwaukee County Sheriff-Elect Earnell Lucas
A fundraiser was recently held in support of Milwaukee County Sheriff-Elect Earnell Lucas. Earnell Lucas is a decorated law enforcement executive with over 40 years of public service … [Read more...]
Journalists Inducted Into Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame
Milwaukee Community Journal Associate Publisher Mikel Holt (pictured far left) was one of four history makers recently when he and (from left to right pictured above) former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel … [Read more...]
Kenny Smith Revisits Milwaukee, Announces Donation to Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals
By Mrinal Gokhale Kenny “The Jet” Smith, two-time NBA champion, spoke over a microphone as cameras flashed and audience members listened while he announced MillerCoor’s $16,000 donation for … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Urban League’s 2014 Black & White Ball
Now in its 29th year, the annual Black & White Ball proved to be a huge financial success, raising nearly $307,000 in net proceeds to support the work and the programs of the Milwaukee Urban … [Read more...]
Alpha Kappa Alpha and CBPA Christian Debutante Cotillion Balls held
The Milwaukee EKQ Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) celebrated its 40th Year of its Debutante Cotillion Ball on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Pfister Hotel Grandballroom. Crowned this … [Read more...]
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Born 2 Dream Divas in Training was held this past weekend. The Divas hosted a Black and White Gallery Night and Fashion Show sponsored by Safe House and the Brewers … [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...]
1st Annual Harry Kemp Photography Exhibition was held
The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held the 1st Annual Harry Kemp Photograhy Exhibition last Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The event featured works of local photographers that included the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
‘Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot, but God Remembered’ event
CYD thanks its Sponsors for supporting its annual ‘Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot, but God Remembered’ event Career Youth Development (CYD) staff and volunteers. State … [Read more...]