2016 500 Black Tuxedos Event

Northcott Neighborhood House 2460 North 6th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

On December 17, 2016 we will have the 500 Black Tuxedo Event.  The purpose of the event is to show our young Brothers that they can dress up their lives before they mess up their lives. I strongly believe that we can make the 500 number but we need older men to register or donations for men that […]

MPS opens first high school-based College & Career Center

Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education 5075 N. Sherman Blvd. Room 7, Milwaukee, WI, United States

WHO and WHAT Milwaukee Public Schools is opening its first high school-based College & Career Center at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education to help students understand and take advantage of their postsecondary education options. MPS Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver will be joined by U.S. Department of Education Deputy Undersecretary Kim Hunter-Reed in […]

Public Hearing Set for Thursday on Proposed Brownfield Cleanup

St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus 2450 W. North Ave. , Milwaukee, WI, United States

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites neighbors and residents to attend a public hearing on the proposed brownfield cleanup effort on Thursday, January 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The contaminated dirt was moved to build the campus in 2015 and is now confined in piles behind the facility.   St. Ann […]

Nationally-known peace activist Erica Ford to appear at public, free session on Friday

Render 2209 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is encouraging community members to attend a free and public event onFriday (January 6) featuring nationally-recognized peace activist and social entrepreneur Erica Ford of New York City. The after work session featuring Ms. Ford will be at Render, a new tech start up located at 2209 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]

26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Service

All Saints Catholic Church 4051 N. 25th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

MILWAUKEE – A prayer service in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St., Milwaukee, at 1:30 p.m. Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki will give the prayer and blessing, followed by a keynote address by the director of the Institute for Black […]

Sen. Taylor’s Listening Session  in Glendale

Northshore Public Library 6800 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, WI, United States

(MADISON) – With the State Senate just two weeks into the Legislative Session, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is holding a listening session to gather input from her constituents about their priorities for their government. Members of the public and media are invited to attend: Who:           Open to the Public What:          Senator Lena C. Taylor’s […]

6th District Difference Makers Awards

Martin Luther King Library 310 W. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will present the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Award to selected honorees during the 6th District town hall meeting next week at the Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust St. The meeting Wednesday, January 18, 2017 will get underway at 5:30 p.m. in the community room. The award was founded by Alderwoman Coggs to recognize selfless and dedicated […]

Residents Invited to Learn About Jobs Working at New Bucks Arena

Next Door Foundation 5310 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukeeukee, WI, United States

In partnership with the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, Alderman Cavalier Johnson will host a town hall meeting this Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. for residents who are interested in learning more about family-supporting careers that will be available at the new Milwaukee Bucks arena.   “The construction and opening of this new arena has the capacity to […]