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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 one’s 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 Allen’s story but the stories of many others who crossed his path along the way. Allen’s book records many of the changes in the attitudes […]

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NOTES FROM CITY HALL

compiled by Currents Staff Up On Downer Historical Society Throws a Curve In February, over the loud objections of most nearby residents, the City Planning Commission (CPC) and the Common Council voted to approve plans for a five story parking garage on the southeast corner of Downer Avenue and Belleview Place, which would displace a […]

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The Ballot Box

The Ballot Box ~ Riverwest, East Side & Harambee Election Info Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day. For more info on how to become a poll worker, how to register, or where to vote, go to www.milwaukee.gov or call the Election Commission at 286-3491. FALL ELECTIONPRIMARY: September 12, 2006GENERAL: November […]