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Vol. 41 • No. 39 • Thurs., October 13, 2022 - Wed. Oct.19, 2022 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Young's Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to 'Knock Out Cancer'
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Friday October 7, 2022, Young's Bar Incorporated, 3573 North Teutonia Avenue, held their 53206 Breast Cancer Awareness event in partnership with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. The proceeds from the event were donated on behalf of Ms. Charlene Gray (center) a breast cancer survivor. The education material and door prizes given to the community were donated by MHSI Corporate Communications Specialist Pamela Clark (inset photo, left). The brief testimonials shared throughout the evening empowered and educated women and men in the community and participants were charged to be a “warrior”, go to their doctors regularly and complete self-exams to combat and knock out cancer.
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors local principals On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted a "Principal Recognition Program" at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 West North Avenue. This event recognized all the principals of elementary and high schools that the Greater Milwaukee Urban League is partnered with for their dedication, service and commitment to the youth of Milwaukee. There was also a tribute to the Late Keith Carrington, Principal of North Division High School who recently passed away in September. Pictured at the event are (front row, from left) Auer Avenue Elementary Principal Dr. Zannetta Walker; Messmer HS Principal Sheonora Staten-Jordan; Hawthorne Elementary Principal Shantee Jude-Williams; Vincent HS Program CoPhoto by Martinez Milton ordinator Dr. Stephens; Carver Academy Principal Krishin Hinds; OW Holmes Elementary Principal Tayotis Caldwell; Pathways HS Principal Sarah Maule; (back row, from left) GMUL Programs Administrator Coordinator La'Amecia Taylor; GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall; GMUL Programs Director Shirron Jude; and GMUL Education Coach Angela Callender.
African Diaspora Council's '6th Annual School Supply Drive
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This year the African Diaspora Council (ADC) held its "6th Annual School Supply Drive," and they are very excited to continue this wonderful community initiative with their adopted school, Lafollette Elementary located at 3239 N. 9th Street. The students An HTGroup, LLC Publication
affecting everyone, so the need to assist these students, parents, and teachers was even greater. The ADC collection drop-offs were held on the UWM campus at five locations from September 7th to October 5th. They provided several cash apps for monetary donations for those who preferred to contribute electronically, as well as a tax dowho attend this school often do so without having nation link at give.uwm. the tools students desperately need to return to learn- edu/ ADCFUND. ing and to ensure they have another successful school year. As ADC geared up for its "6th Annual School Supply Drive," they knew how the inflation crisis is www.milwaukeetimesnews.com