Stories and pictures by Charlesetta Thompson Martin Luther King Elementary School Celebrates Grandparents Day Grandparents visited classrooms, had lunch and took pictures with their grandchildren on Thursday, September 27. The children serenaded those in attendance with a very entertaining program. The highlight of the visit was the schools world class computer lab, which has teleconference […]
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The Ballot Box
Riverwest, East Side & Harambee Election Info For more info on how to become a poll worker, how to register, or where to vote, go to http://www.milwaukee.gov or call the Election Commission at 286-3491. Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day. GENERAL ELECTION November 7, 2006 Milwaukee County District Attorney (open […]
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A Million-Dollar View, and Free Music, Too!
by Jean Scherwenka, photo by Nik Kovac At the new Kadish Park on the curve of East North Avenue music lovers, children, and friendly dogs turned out three Tuesday evenings in July to enjoy local groups Christophers Project, The Misfits, and Berkeley Fudge perform free music that wants to be heard. Their drums, keyboards, guitars, […]
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Harambee Connection
by Charlesetta Thompson Pulling Together in the Spirit of Harambee Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Church recently hosted a resource fair for African refugees. The fair was sponsored by the Pan-African Community Association (PACA). The Keynote speaker, Dr. Samuel O. Lotegeluaki, spoke about the need to remain connected with ones culture while adjusting to life […]
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Harambee Connection
Story and photo by Charlesetta Thompson Leroy Allen was a three-time Golden Gloves Champion and a graduate of North Division. His book, Just A Little Country Boy, not only tells Allens story but the stories of many others who crossed his path along the way. Allens book records many of the changes in the attitudes […]
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