by Mayor Tom Barrett As we celebrate this Martin Luther King Day, we honor a great man and a great legacy. Dr. King gave his life to advance the cause of civil rights, peace and jobs. Perhaps there … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army update on Haiti relief efforts
The Salvation Army is in the midst of its largest International relief effort since the Tsunami in 2005. More than 700 officers and staff permanently stationed in Haiti are responding to the needs … [Read more...]
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President and CEO NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King was a moral giant and cherished hero of the world - a tireless champion of the poor and oppressed against the powerful. … [Read more...]
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. receives The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award was presented to Hupy & Abraham, S.C. at the NAACP Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Rosa Parks Celebration held Monday, January 18, 2010 at Metropolitan … [Read more...]
North Avenue & Fond Du Lac Marketplace BID 32 Prosperity Kickoff
(Photo by Harry Kemp) Legacy Bank recently hosted an event for the North Avenue & Fond Du Lac Marketplace BID 32 Prosperity 2010 Kickoff. Local businesses and community residents were invited to … [Read more...]
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Statement of Milwaukee NAACP president Jerry Ann Hamilton to Senate Committee on Education in opposition to mayoral takeover proposal
My name is Jerry Ann Hamilton, President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. First of all, we thank the Senate Committee on Education for holding this public hearing in Milwaukee. Founded in 1909 the … [Read more...]
Supervisor Michael Mayo expresses his condolences to Hilda and Willie Perkins, Sr.
(Photo by Harry Kemp) Supervisor Michael Mayo expresses his condolences to Hilda and Willie Perkins, Sr. during the memorial services held for their son, Willie Perkins Jr. who passed on Monday, Jan. … [Read more...]
A farewell to Kemi Irene Caroline Fumbanks Atandare
Kemi Irene Caroline Fumbanks Atandare made her debut into the world via the union of Robert Lee Fumbanks and Doretha Sims Fumbanks on February 1, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the eleventh of … [Read more...]
DREAMGIRLS makes its debut in Milwaukee
The musical sensation DREAMGIRLS made its debut in Milwaukee this past week at The Marcus Center. The show runs from January 5-10, 2010. The top photo is part of the opening act of the show which … [Read more...]
Walmart Foundation donates $30,000 to The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee
Walmart Foundation recently presented a $30,000 grant to The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee for its ‘Feed the Kids’ mobile summer meal program and ‘Toys for Tots’ at the Midtown Center location. … [Read more...]