Recently, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced nearly $100,000 in grant funding to Growing Power, Inc. to help increase local food access in … [Read more...]
The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club group held its 8th 80 Celebration
The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club group held its 8th 80 Celebration on Nov. 10, 2012. The annual gathering was held at The House of Peace. Vivian Beckly is the president of the organization. … [Read more...]
Amy Words celebrated her 75th birthday with family and friends
Amy Words celebrated her 75th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Nostalgia located on North 43rd Street. Pictured with her above is her sister Jereal Dudley who now lives in … [Read more...]
All Black Affair (ABA) Held On Thanksgiving Weekend
On Saturday, Nov. 24 Gee’s Clippers, African World Festival and Twin Towers Entertainment held its All Black Affair(ABA) Thanksgiving Weekend. This annual event, which is deemed as the largest all … [Read more...]
Winston-Salem State University wins 2012 Fresh Coast Classic Championship
The 2012 Fresh Coast Classic Champions were the Winston-Salem State University after defeating St. Leo with a 63-57 final score. Marcus Wells of Winston-Salem was the Classic’s MVP. (Photo by Pat A. … [Read more...]
Brown’s Art captures chaos surrounding nation’s first Black President
The Terry McCormick Gallery of Contemporary Fine and Folk Art hosts Blanche Brown: Celebrate Obama--Forward America Exhibition & Sale on Saturday, December 8, with a reception from 12 Noon through … [Read more...]
Income inequality grows in U.S.
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist The threat of an impending fiscal cliff has sparked intense conversations about whether upper income citizens are paying their fair share of taxes. But … [Read more...]
Will Allen honored with the James Baker Award at the 23rd Annual Community Brainstorming event
Will Allen, founder/CEO of Growing Power, Inc. was congratulated on Friday, Nov. 16 for being honored with the James Baker Award at the 23rd Annual Community Brainstorming event. Allen is joined by … [Read more...]
Babies born ‘too small, too soon’ focus of Prematurity Awareness Month
By Kenya C. Evans Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Dozens of community members recently gathered for the last of three events at St. Mark AME Church to spread awareness about the dangers of … [Read more...]
North Avenue Public Art Bus Shelter “Kindred Ties” reinstalled
The “emptiness” next to Bethel Baptist Church disappeared on Oct. 27, 2012, when the “Kindred Ties” bus shelter, unceremoniously reappeared on the site it had inhabited for the past six years. Evelyn … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 518
- 519
- 520
- 521
- 522
- …
- 710
- Next Page »