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The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) held its 2017 Annual Meeting at the Harley-Davidson University Building on March 29 with a renewed focus to empower communities and improve lives. One of the biggest challenges in 2016 for the nearly one hundred year old organization was replacing Ralph Hollmon, who retired as President and CEO. Not only was Hollmon a pillar of the Urban League locally and nationally, but also a highly respected and influential leader across the state. “We are thankful for his decade of leadership and service with the Milwaukee Urban League, which was highlighted last year with the...

Local residents celebrated of the revival of the Bronzeville commercial corridor and one of its anchor institutions, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, during the groundbreaking festivities on April 4. The $17.4 million catalytic project will transform a currently vacant city block into a vibrant mixed-use campus. In Phase I, the school building will be reborn as the Historic Garfield Apartments comprised of 30 units of high-quality, mixed-income housing. In Phase II, the adjoining vacant properties will be demolished and developed as the The Griot, a newly constructed building with 41 residential units and 8,000 square feet of commercial space. “In...

City of Milwaukee employees and members of the public attended the second annual César E. Chávez Day celebration at City Hall on March 31. The public event was held at the first floor rotunda of “the people’s house.” Along with resource tables for the community, the gathering proudly marked the birthday of the renowned civil rights activist. Alderman José G. Pérez hosted the press conference, which also featured speeches by local Latino leaders. “Milwaukee’s César E. Chávez Day is a great example of our progress to celebrate people of all cultures,” said Alderman Pérez. “Our community is excited to...

The Milwaukee Makers Market held its 2017 shopping extravaganza on March 25 at Discovery World, where more than 30 vendors sold their locally produced goods. Thousands of visitors attended the open emporium that offered a range of local products such as jewelry, candles, soaps, handcrafted toys and dolls, hats and T-shirts, and artwork like watercolors, digital, and 3-D printed objects. The special shopping venue at Discover World offered something for everyone at one place along the Lakefront. “The event showcases makers of Milwaukee, but also offers a chance to connect with the community,” said Ryan Laessig, Milwaukee Makers Market...