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...]
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Don Sykes’ column – Happy Holidays!
I want to express my sincerest thanks to the community for all the support the Milwaukee Area Workforce Board (MAWIB) has received during this challenging year. Given the obstacles, it is easy to feel … [Read more...]
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Hines exhorts citizens to obey police, welcomes Chief flynn’s review of recent fatalities
As a result of individuals fleeing police on two separate occasions during this past week, three people are dead. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of … [Read more...]
25th Annual Lil Jeannetta Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot but God Remembered through your Gifts of Love
CYD held its 25th Annual Lil’ Jeannetta Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot but God Remembered through your Gifts of Love event on Monday, Dec. 28 at the location of the (former) North Division … [Read more...]
Percy E. Sutton, an American trailblazer passes at 89
By Renita Burns with Alfred Edmond Jr. BlackEnterprise.com. Percy E. Sutton never met a challenge too great for his boundless energy and intrepid spirit. The founder of Inner City Broadcasting … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle announces $5 Million grant for Discovery Learning Complex at Marquette University
Governor Jim Doyle announced this week a $5 million grant to the Wisconsin Energy Foundation to support construction of the Discovery Learning Complex at Marquette University. “We are fortunate to … [Read more...]
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. donates $12,000 to feed 2500 people this holiday season
For more than a decade, Hupy & Abraham , S.C. has provided holiday meals for families in need. This year the firm donated $6,000 for Thanksgiving meals and another $6,000 for Christmas meals to … [Read more...]
Food pantry joins fraternity and sorority for soup kitchen
By Nyerere C. Davidson ‘Tis the season to give to others – this holds true for the Healthy Holiday Soup Kitchen. Hosted by members of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, … [Read more...]
Secret donor matches food guru’s gift
Will Allen issues challenge, gets anonymous donation Milwaukee’s foremost farmer, Will Allen of Growing Power, decided to make some hard-pressed households warmer for Christmas by personally … [Read more...]